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A First-Time Visitor’s Guide to Yosemite National Park

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Adrienne

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Upper Yosemite Falls and Half Dome, Yosemite National Park, California

Of all the things I loved about living in the Bay Area, one of my very favorites was having Yosemite National Park only a few hours away by car. Yosemite is one of the US’s most stunning National Parks, in my … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, california, outdoorsy, usa Tagged california, national park, outdoors, travel, united states

Five Things You Can’t Miss on Kauai

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Adrienne

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North shore of Kauai from a helicopter

If I were forced to pick a favorite Hawaiian island I would probably go with the Big Island, but Kauai is a close runner-up. The beauty of the Na Pali coast is unparalleled elsewhere in Hawaii, and it’s less touristy … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, beaches, hawaii, outdoorsy, usa, wildlife

Three Fun Day Trips from Las Vegas

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Adrienne

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Artist's Drive, Death Valley National Park, California

I love Vegas as much as the next person (probably more than the next person, if we’re being honest), but even I can’t handle more than about three consecutive days on the Strip. It’s rare that I’ve visited Vegas without … Continue reading →

Posted in california, nevada, outdoorsy, roadtrip, usa

Exploring Santorini: A Day Trip to Imerovigli and Fira

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Adrienne

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Sunset from Fira, Santorini, Greece

Although I don’t regret our decision to stay in Oia at all, one of the best days of the Santorini leg of our honeymoon was the day we spent exploring Imerovigli and Fira. Santorini is a relatively small island, so … Continue reading →

Posted in greece, misadventures, outdoorsy

Five Great Day Trips from the Bay Area

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Adrienne

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Big Sur, California

There are lots of things to love about the San Francisco Bay Area: great weather, incredible restaurants, and beautiful surroundings.  One of my favorite things about the area, however, is how many great places you can visit without ever staying … Continue reading →

Posted in california, outdoorsy, roadtrip, usa, wildlife

Killer Whales in the Wild: So Much Better Than Sea World

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Adrienne

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Orca (killer whale), British Columbia Gulf Islands, Canada

The killer whale was just about the only animal we didn’t see in Alaska (well, at least among the ones we had a reasonable chance of seeing, polar bears don’t count), but I wasn’t too disappointed, because at our final cruise … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, british columbia, canada, cruises, outdoorsy, wildlife

Six Things To Do on the Big Island of Hawaii

Posted on December 16, 2015 by Adrienne

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Kihi kihi (moorish idol), Kahuluu Beach Park, Big Island of Hawaii

In 2011 my then-boyfriend (now husband) and I took our first real vacation together, to the Big Island of Hawaii. It was a budget trip – we scored round-trip tickets from the bay area for less than $300 – and … Continue reading →

Posted in beaches, hawaii, outdoorsy, usa, wildlife

Cruising the Alaskan Coast: Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Adrienne

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Cruise ship leaving Skagway, Alaska

Although the definite highlight of our Princess Voyage of the Glaciers cruise was the glacier viewing at Hubbard Glacier and Glacier Bay National Park, that was just the first two days of the cruise and we had stops in three … Continue reading →

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Glacier Stalking on Princess Cruises’ Voyage of the Glaciers

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Adrienne

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Hubbard Glacier calving, Princess Cruises Voyage of the Glaciers southbound

Let me say upfront: cruises are not generally my favorite way to travel.  I went on several with my family growing up, and while they were fun, as an adult I’ve avoided cruising in favor of other, more active methods … Continue reading →

Posted in alaska, cruises, outdoorsy, usa

Hiking the Harding Icefield Trail

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Adrienne

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Harding Icefield, Kenai Fjords National Park, Alaska

The other big thing we wanted to do in Kenai Fjords National Park, besides glacier kayaking, was hiking the famous Harding Icefield Trail.  The eight mile (round-trip) trail begins by following Exit Glacier, but then climbs steeply and eventually ends overlooking the … Continue reading →

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