Tag: Hiking
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Melbourne, Australia 🇦🇺
Melbourne was our first stop in Australia, and when Melbourne says winter, they mean winter. Oddly enough the city doesn’t get snow and Melbourne is closer to Antarctica than it is to Darwin. It was actually a pretty good place to start our Australian adventure. It gave us a chance to adjust to the country, get…
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Australia 🇦🇺 TOC
So, What Does “Australia TOC” Mean? A table of contents and jumping-off point for hopefully the beginning of planning your own trip to Australia. I’ll share how I planned the trip, how we traveled around the country, where we stayed, and what we packed. At the bottom, you’ll find links to more specific posts about…
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Shenandoah, Virginia
Shenandoah National Park stretches along the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. The park’s main road, Skyline Drive, stretches through the park with 105 scenic miles and a three hour journey though it. Most travelers base themselves in towns like Front Royal, Luray, Sperryville, or Waynesboro. However, we decided to stay in McGaheysville, being closer to…
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Cherry Springs, PA
We had friends who visited Cherry Springs, PA a few years ago with their kids. Upon talking and finding out that Roe has a telescope and deep love for the stars we started planning a trip last winter. Fast forward late summer, here’s my post about our trip. My Google Maps Saved Bookmarks from the…
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San Francisco, CA
This posts includes everything from transportation, food, things to do, and hiking. Unlike most of my recent trips, this itinerary was very loosely planned. While researching, I simply starred a bunch of places on Google Maps without knowing whether we’d be end up walking everywhere or what not. The MUNI system also confused me at…
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Famous Spots in San Francisco, CA (movies, tv shows, musicians)
San Francisco is more than just a city—it’s a vibrant canvas of cinematic, musical, and cultural history. From iconic movie scenes to legendary music venues, the city offers a glimpse into its creative legacy. Before planning my trip, I had no idea just how many famous film locations were scattered across the city. After doing…
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Stowe, Vermont
When we decided to visit Stowe, bouldering was on the agenda. But if I’m being honest, the real draw for me was the ice cream—specifically, Ben & Jerry’s. If you’re going to sell me on a bouldering trip, ice cream was my ultimate travel motivator. Promise me a bacon, egg, and cheese on a bagel.…
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Lake Tahoe, CA
We enjoyed a long weekend at PlumpJack Inn in Olympic Valley, Friday to Monday (in May). Our timing fell just before Memorial Day, finding us caught in a limbo between winter’s reluctant departure and the anticipated arrival of summer. The weather being a high of 68 and an abundance of sunshine caught us pleasantly off…
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Thomas Edison, West Orange, NJ
Thomas Edison National Historical Park is a great midday excursion in West Orange offering the journey into the life and works of one of America’s greatest inventors and conveniently accessible with a national parks pass. The park is split into two parts: Laboratory Complex and Glenmont Estate. Both can be easily combined for roughly a…
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Chester, NJ
Looking for an all day adventure with a little hiking, quaint lunch, main street shopping, and a cold, crisp cider to end your day?!?!?! Well, I have the itinerary for you. Day Trip Itinerary, Central Jersey: Willow Wood Arboretum: Starting off at Willow Wood Arboretum for your hike! There is plenty of parking and plenty…
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