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November 29, 2018

An Overview of Zion Nation Park's Top 2 Hikes - The Narrows & Angel's Landing

November 29, 2018/ Sylvie Golec
An Overview of Zion Nation Park's Top 2 Hikes - The Narrows & Angel's Landing

Staying at a quaint B&B just outside Zion NP and a quick jaunt to Bryce Canyon for a hike and to catch sunset.

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November 29, 2018/ Sylvie Golec/ 1 Comment
Daily Essays
2 Cranes Inn, Utah, Desert, Zion, Zion National Park, National Park, Bryce, Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon, Sunset, Narrows, The Narrows, Hiking, Hike, Trek, Angel's Landing, Panorama, canyon overlook trail
November 10, 2018

Visiting Three National Parks in California - Yosemite, Sequoia, and Joshua Tree

November 10, 2018/ Scott Biales
Visiting Three National Parks in California - Yosemite, Sequoia, and Joshua Tree

We visit Yosemite, Sequoia, and Joshua Tree National Parks. Spending 7 days straight camping without a shower, internet, or a meal we didn’t cook ourselves!

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November 10, 2018/ Scott Biales/ 1 Comment
Reviews (gear), Daily Essays
West Coast, California, National Park, Yosemite, Yosemite National Park, Sequoia, Sequoia National Park, Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, Camping, Tent, Hike, Hiking, Trek, Trekking, USA, America, Coast, Pacific, half dome, general sherman, largest tree, widest tree, biggest tree, huge tree, granite cliff, rock climbing, climbers, el capitan, yucca, 29 palms
November 04, 2018

5 Days Hiking the W-Circuit in Torres del Paine, Chile

November 04, 2018/ Scott & Sylvie
5 Days Hiking the W-Circuit in Torres del Paine, Chile

We hike over 65 miles in 4 days on the W-Trek in Torres del Paine, Chile.

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November 04, 2018/ Scott & Sylvie/ 9 Comments
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Patagonia, Chile, Puerto Natales, Torres del Paine, Hiking/Trekking, Backpacking, South America, Hiking, Hike, Trip, Camping, Overnight, National Park, Adventure, Backcountry, Trek, Tour, Map, Route, W Trek, W-Trek, Glacier, Glaciers, Bridges, Bridge, Alone, Solo, Photography, Photos, Penny Stove, Tough, How Tough, How to hike, how to backpack, hiking the w, hiking the w trek, best hike in patagonia, best hike, best hike in South America, Refugio, backpacking patagonia, how to backpack in patagonia
October 18, 2018

A Week in Seattle and Surrounding National Parks

October 18, 2018/ Scott Biales
A Week in Seattle and Surrounding National Parks

We visit Seattle, Mt. Rainier National Park, and Olympic National Park

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October 18, 2018/ Scott Biales/ 2 Comments
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Pacific northwest, seattle, washington, Public Market, Space Needle, Emerald City, National Park, Mt. Rainier, Mount Rainier, Mt Rainier, Mt. Rainier National Park, Mountain, Hike, Trekking, Trek, Trip, Glaciers, Glacier, Autumn, Fall, Foliage, Stream, Cape Alava Loop, Ozette Triangle, Ozette, Paradise, Hurricane Ridge, Tent, Camping, Seattle, Washington, Pacific Northwest, Washington State, Budget, Week, Loop Trail, Olympic, Olympic National Park, Olympics National Park, Reinier, Rainier, Elliot Bay, uwajimaya, Frankie & Jo’s, Ballard Locks, Fremont, Pike Place, Pike Place Market, The Space Needle, Sunset, Cape Flattery, Swan Bay, Free Camping, Dispersed Camping
October 12, 2018

Missoula and Glacier National Park, Montana

October 12, 2018/ Scott Biales
Missoula and Glacier National Park, Montana

Although disappointed by Glacier National Park we enjoy a loverly couple of days at our own AirBnB

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Montana, Missoula, Glacier, Glacier National Park, USA, Grizzly Bear, Hike, Trekking, Going to the sun road, Avalanche Lake, Road to the sun
September 25, 2018

Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park by way of Wyoming

September 25, 2018/ Scott Biales
Hiking Rocky Mountain National Park by way of Wyoming

3 Nights in Wyoming and then off to hike the Rocky Mountain National Park.

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September 25, 2018/ Scott Biales/ 3 Comments
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Cheyenne, Casper, Wyoming, couch surfing, couchsurfing, Road Trip, USA, United States, Hike, Vedauwoo, Hiking, Trail, Allenspark, Estes Park, Colorado, Finch Lake
October 04, 2015

5 Days Hiking the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, Peru

October 04, 2015/ Sylvie Golec
5 Days Hiking the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu, Peru

We spend 5 days hiking over 65 miles and climbing above 15,500 feet in altitude along the Salkantay Trek to get to Machu Picchu.

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October 04, 2015/ Sylvie Golec/ 16 Comments
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Peru, Machu Picchu, Salkantay Trek, Backpacking, Tour, Hiking/Trekking, South America, Inca Trail, Inca, Hike, Overnight
August 27, 2015

5 Days Hiking The Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) Trek

August 27, 2015/ Scott Biales
5 Days Hiking The Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) Trek

We spend 5 days hiking the Lost City (Ciudad Perdida) in the Colombian Jungle.

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August 27, 2015/ Scott Biales/ 2 Comments
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Colombia, Lost City, Food, Hiking/Trekking, South America, Hike, Hiking, Backpacking, Overnight, La Ciudad Perdida
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