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Olympic National Park Hurricane Ridge

16 Jan Olympic National Park – 3 parks in 1

Posted at 14:36h in Hiking, Travel Tips, United States, Where to stay by Jim Tobalski 0 Comments
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Olympic National Park combines alpine mountains, lush rain forest and rugged coastal shores. We watched a loping black bear along a hilly ridge, waded in...

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10 Jan Florida Keys Bike Tour – Marathon to Looe Key

Posted at 14:01h in Biking, United States by Martin Rose 0 Comments
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Day two of our bike tour down the Florida Keys took us from Marathon to Looe Key, with many fun stops along the way. Highlights...

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National park safety. Don't approach black bears or other animals

04 Jan National park safety tips

Posted at 10:27h in Hiking, Travel security, Travel Tips, United States by Jim Tobalski 0 Comments
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After 35 years of visiting national parks, sometimes three to four times a year, we’re often asked the question, “are national parks safe?” Here are...

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Slot canyon Buckskin Gulch

21 Nov Hiking Antelope Canyon slot canyons in Utah

Posted at 00:00h in Hiking, United States by Jim Tobalski 0 Comments
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Arizona and Utah are well known for their slot canyons, which provide a cool hiking escape from hot temperatures and an even cooler outdoor photography...

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18 Nov A bike, hike, beach getaway to Hilton Head

Posted at 00:00h in Biking, Hiking, United States by Martin & Libby Rose 0 Comments
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Visit Hilton Head Island offseason to enjoy bike paths, beaches, shops and restaurants with just a small handful of folks. ...

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25 Oct Spot the “Shadow of the Bear” in North Carolina

Posted at 13:29h in United States by Martin & Jim 0 Comments
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The Shadow of the Bear appears daily from mid October to mid November as the sun dips behind Whiteside Mountain near Cashiers, North Carolina. ...

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16 Oct Carolina BalloonFest takes flight each October

Posted at 10:28h in United States by Martin Rose 0 Comments
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Statesville plays host to Carolina Balloon Fest each October, the second oldest hot air balloon rally in the United States. ...

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04 Oct California’s Lassen Volcanic National Park

Posted at 11:36h in Hiking, United States by Jim Tobalski 0 Comments
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Located in northern California, Lassen Volcanic National Park offers great outdoor beauty with fewer crowds associated with more popular parks. I hope these photos convince...

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13 Sep Whoa nelly! Biking Kentucky’s Horsey Hundred

Posted at 13:00h in Biking, United States by Libby Rose 0 Comments
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Want to ride long smooth roads with rolling hills in gorgeous countryside at a well-run cycling event? Saddle up your bike and head to Kentucky’s...

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Carolina Beach, North Carolina

07 Sep Five reasons to love Carolina Beach

Posted at 09:48h in United States by Martin Rose 0 Comments
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There are lots of reasons to love Carolina Beach. Top of the list for me is the throwback vibe. Carolina Beach reminds me of beach...

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