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Ptarmigan Lake Trail is a Colorado favorite trail for a fantastic half-day or full-day hike. Ascend a moderate grade through a spectacular forest. Pass a sweet lake and dreamy dispersed campsites along the trail before breaking out at the tree line. Here, views of the highest peaks surround you as you hike across an expansive meadow and upward to Ptarmigan Lake.

For me, adventure travel is a visceral experience. It’s the rough and tumble that comes from being totally clueless in a foreign environment. It’s the wild unknown that terrifies as much as it tempts you. And you don’t get there by staying safe. You find adventure at the edge of your comfort zone, down the path less travelled, and in the chance encounters you happen across along the way. Wondering how to have an adventure? Read my blog post highlight 8 essential travel tips for an adventure.

What you should NOT do while you travel around South America. Tried and tested tips to make your travel around Colombia, Bolivia, Peru and Chile better and failure-proof! Check out these travel stories full of mistakes so you won't make them #southamericatravel #travelcolombia #travelperu #travelmistakes

The Komodo National Park is one of the world's best diving locations. Here is everything you need to know about scuba diving in Komodo!

Winter hiking in Colorado’s backcountry is a special time to get outside. The crowds are few and you have longer, quiet stretches that belong to yourself. Most hiking trails double as snowshoeing trails during the wintertime. A list of trail suggestions we've loved hiking in winter!

Best sleeping bag for side sleepers seeking adventure camping and backpacking in the ourdoors. Review of the spoon shaped Nemo Viola 20. #sleepingbag #nemoequipment

What to wear in Iceland in winter? Check out my Iceland winter packing list for plus-sized women for cute and warm Iceland winter clothes.

Guatemala is an incredible country when it comes to outdoor experiences. Whether you want to go on an epic multi-day hike or relax in a natural hot spring, Guatemala has it. This bucket list travel destination in Central America has all the outdoor travel experiences you can imagine! There are so many amazing things to do in Guatemala, so to inspire your trip I’ve rounded up the top nine places in Guatemala that you don’t want to miss!

Threemile Creek Trail is a moderate hike through the forest with numerous creek crossings as you hike up into the Mt. Evans Wilderness. #hike #coloradotrails

Browns Lake nestled beneath Jones Peak and Mount White is breathtaking and memorable. Want to push yourself a bit farther in your day hike? This is the hike for you. Browns Lake Trail was a complete surprise! Colorado USA

The ultimate guide to camping in Pinnacles National Park. Pinnacles campground information, best hiking trails, what to pack and more. #pinnacles #nationalpark

What to expect when you go camping in Death Valley National Park. Furnace Creek Campground review, things to do and Death Valley hikes. Explore the California desert in USA Death Valley National Park.

This Colorado State Travel Guide provides a list of destinations, popular activities, amazing resturants, and place where you can stay.

Backpacking tips for beginners. What I learned from my first backpacking trip in Crystal Cove State Park. Read about my trip and grab a free backpacking packing checklist for women. #packinglist #campingpackinglist

We scoured the internet to find THE coolest outdoor gear you can buy! Read on for a list of awesome camping, hiking, hunting

A list of 13 of our favorite national parks for wildlife sightings in the U.S. This includes everything from whales to birds in places like Acadia and Denali. | National Parks for Wildlife | #nationalparks