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    North Carolina Road Trip Itinerary: Adventure, Nature & Local Eats

    Join me as I head out to North Carolina on an outdoor adventure road trip across the state over a week. North Carolina is full of road trip opportunities, from exploring the East to checking out the Outer Banks. Or like I did, heading West and exploring the National Forest area and the Blue...
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    North Carolina: Hiking, Nature Trails and Outdoor Adventures

    Join me as I head out on a North Carolina outdoor adventure across the state over a week. North Carolina is full of outdoor opportunities, from exploring the East to checking out the Outer Banks. Or like I did, heading West and exploring the national forest area and the Blue Ridge Parkway. If...
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    New Orleans in 48 Hours: A Weekend Travel Guide

    Planning a weekend getaway to New Orleans? Whether you’re a first-time visitor or returning to soak up more of the City’s charm, this 48-hour New Orleans itinerary is packed with the best things to do, see, and eat in the city. From iconic Bourbon Street to New Orleans City Park, this travel...
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    Historic Vicksburg, Mississippi: Best Things to Do, Eat and See

    Vicksburg is a great town to start your Mississippi Delta road trip adventure. Start your Mississippi road trip adventure by crossing the iconic Vicksburg Bridge, which stretches across the mighty Mississippi River, connecting Delta, Louisiana, to the historic town of Vicksburg, Mississippi...
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    Mississippi Blues Trail Road Trip: Music, Culture & Southern Charm

    There’s something rather special about Mississippi, and you simply have to experience it for yourself to understand why that is. That’s why heading out on a road trip across Mississippi to discover parts of the Blues Trail is a great place to start. I set out to follow the music, but found...
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    Louisiana Road Trip Itinerary: From NOLA to the Bayou

    Louisiana is a state best explored by the open road on a road trip adventure. From the vibrant streets of New Orleans to the quiet charm of Natchitoches, this road trip itinerary takes you through five distinct regions in Louisiana, each offering a unique slice of the state’s rich cultural and...
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    How to Pack Your Camera for Travel

    Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click through and make a purchase, I may make a commission at no cost to you. Thanks for reading. Travel is a big part of my life (and my career), but I didn’t always travel with a camera or lenses. Packing has always been...
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    Top Spots for Photography in Fort Myers & Sanibel, Florida

    This post is sponsored by The Beaches of Ft. Myers & Sanibel. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own. Over the course of my life, my mom has always collected seashells. Every summer, we would go on walks to see what we could find–– periwinkles, horseshoe crabs, jingle shells, and the...
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    Beginner’s Guide to Underwater Photography

    When it comes to learning a new skill, especially if that skill has to do with technology, I’ve found myself easily intimidated. Underwater photography definitely fell into that category for me, and from plenty of other people too, if my DM’s are any indication. 😉 I have wanted to learn to...
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    Beginner’s Guide to Astrophotography

    This post is sponsored by Verizon. As always, all thoughts & opinions are my own. The above photo was created on the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G. If you’ve ever looked at a beautiful photo of the Milky Way and wondered… but… how?!… this post is for you! I know this genre of photography can feel...
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    Miniature Photography: Creating an arctic wonderland with fabric

    Thank you to Polartec for exploring the miniature world with me, and for sponsoring this blog post. In the past year, I have photographed miniatures more than any other subject. I have been meaning to write a blog post about the success of Our Great Indoors– my quarantine personal project, and...
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    What is the Exposure Triangle in Photography?

    In photography, the “Exposure Triangle” refers to the relationship between shutter speed, ISO, and aperture. It can be confusing, especially if you’re just starting out in photography! There are plenty of very technical, physics-based, detailed articles out there about the Exposure Triangle...
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    Poncho Nueces: The Go-Anywhere Adventure Shirt

    Equal parts outdoor adventure performance and outdoorsy style, this shirt will keep you protected from the sun and feeling and looking cool on the trail, river or local brewery. A full-on technical outdoor shirt, the Nueces is moisture-wicking, UPF 50+ sun blocking and has sports mesh back vents...
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    Altra Via Olympus 2: Road-Ready, Trail-Tough

    As a long-time Altra running shoe disciple, the Via Olympus 2 is the first Altra shoe I’ve worn that’s built more for cushioning road runs or walks. This zero-drop, max-cushion Altra shoe has without a doubt provided more cushion on long, mostly-pavement walks this spring than more Spartan Altra...
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    Gear Room Makeover: Storage That Works

    Gear Organizing Solutions Without a functional, organized system for storing your outdoor gear, your gear room or garage can quickly start looking like a hoarder’s storage unit. If this sounds familiar or you struggle to find the things you’re looking for when gearing up or packing for an...
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    First Ski Descent of Pakistan’s Great Trango Tower on Film in Spokane Sept. 11

    Mountainfilm on Tour In Spokane to feature In-person Appearance by Christina Lustenberg and John Roskelley Photo by John Roskelley / Nameless Tower on the left and the ski route the team took off the top of Great Trango on the right. Mountainfilm on Tour returns to Spokane on Sept. 11 with a...
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    From the San Juans to the Soul

    Sailing toward something better By Chris Maccini Cover photo by Action Sports Media and courtesy of Dogsmile Adventure On any given day this summer, you’re likely to find Jon Totten sailing the waters of Lake Pend Oreille aboard one of the boats owned by the nonprofit he started in 2021...
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    Drip EZ Secondz: A Better Way to Pack Camp Meals

    Say goodbye to Ziplock bags full of treasured leftovers getting squished and waterlogged beyond recognition or lost for days in your camp cooler. Made from food-grade, BPA-free silicone, the Secondz food storage containers hold your goodies like any food storage container but with space-saving...
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    Where Paws Meet People

    Your Inland Northwest guide to off-leash dog parks By Amy McCaffree Cover photo courtesy of Amy McCaffree Looking for outdoor community this summer for you and your dog? Your local off-leash dog park is one such place. Seriously—where else can Millennials, Gen Z, Gen X and Boomers come...
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    Kuma Trailmate: The Ultimate Camp Companion

    This hybrid lantern, speaker and charger camp gadget is the new centerpiece for my car-camping adventures. The Trailmate pumps out tunes via Bluetooth when you want them and lights up your camp kitchen or reading chair for up to 10 hours. A rechargeable battery and the built-in power bank...
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