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Guide to Hiking Tolmie Peak Lookout Trail in Mount Rainier National Park
“You’re off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.” – Dr. Seuss. Tolmie Peak Lookout hike is unforgettable! Mount Rainier towers 14,411ft above and Eunice Lake sparkles directly below! The trail is tucked in the northwest corner of Mt. Rainier National Park. This epic hike journeys…
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Scotchman Peak: Are You Up to the Challenge?
“The best view comes after the hardest climb.” – Anonymous. Scotchman Peak towers at 7,009ft as the highest point in Bonner County, Idaho. Be prepared to gain nearly 1,000ft of elevation per mile. Don’t let burning calf and quad muscles deter you, phenomenal 360-degree views of northern Idaho and Montana mountain ranges await at the…
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Myra Canyon Bike Trail: A Must-Do in Kelowna Canada!
“I want to ride my bicycle, bicycle, bicycle…” – Queen. I have a confession; my hubby and I rarely make time for biking! More often than not, our bikes are collecting dust in the garage! We made it a goal to bike more! The Myra Canyon bike trail is a must-do experience in beautiful British…
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Monkey Rock Hiking Trail: Epic Views of Lake Tahoe!
Nevada doesn’t only have casinos and gambling! Incline Village is about an hour drive from Reno and worth the visit! The town is beachside to Lake Tahoe and minutes from incredible hiking within Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park! Monkey Rock is one of my favorite day hikes! The hike is relatively short and easy, yet it…
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What to Pack for a Backpacking Trip: Learn from My Mistakes
“Backpacking makes you realize how little you really need to be happy.” – Anonymous. How do you prepare for unpredictable backpacking conditions without carrying too much weight? While backpacking in Iceland, we experienced extremes of all four seasons in a single day. As Pacific Northwesterners, we’ve done plenty of backpacking during the springtime…one moment it…
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Top 10 Lord of the Rings Filming Locations in New Zealand
Have you ever dreamed of visiting ‘Middle-earth’? If you are anything like my hubby and I, we couldn’t fathom the impressive landscapes filmed throughout The Lord of the Rings Trilogy. At last, we packed our suitcases and embarked upon the adventure of a lifetime to walk the same paths as Frodo Baggins and Samwise Gamgee!…
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Backpacking in Iceland: 4-Day Laugavegur Trail Itinerary
Contemplating your next adventure? Do you find joy in pushing your limits and exploring depths of the earth few have seen? The world-renowned Laugavegur Trail in southern Iceland is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream! Glaciers, volcanoes, turquoise lakes, rolling snow-capped hills, steamy lava fields, black sand deserts…there is no shortage of diverse breathtaking landscapes! The Laugavegur…
Two World Hikers
"I think I'm quite ready for another adventure." – Bilbo Baggins
Two World Hikers 