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The Hike That Humbled Me
Pictures From Craters of The Moon National Monument, Idaho
Idaho doesn't have the most exciting reputation in California, but the state is home to all sorts of natural treasures. Craters of the Moon is one of those. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere, I only found since it was on my way to South Dakota, but I recommend this unique monument for …
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Catching a Sunset and Star Gazing at Mauna Kea Visitor Center
Mauna Kea is the highest point on the Big Island of Hawai'i, and the sunset and star gazing at its visitor center are a must for those visiting. It's the perfect spot. 9,000ft above sea level on an island with little light pollution keeps the stars bright and puts you above the clouds, but not …
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White Sands National Monument
Not far from the I-10, just above Juarez and El Paso, is nestled one of the best destinations New Mexico and the US have to offer. The world's largest gypsum dunefield... White Sands National Monument I've written about The Great Sand Dunes in Southern Colorado, but this place much different. Dunes at White Sands don't …
Ecosia – The Search Engine That Plants Trees
We hear it all the time; We need to start taking care of our environment, but how do we move from knowing about it to doing something? It's often a paralyzing question. An issue this big requires big changes, but it also requires small changes. We learn to walk before we run and before we …
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Dolomites, Italy
Despite being part of the Alps and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Dolomites are not a very popular spot for American tourists. But, maybe after learning all it has to offer you can start to change that. My dad and I went up into the Dolomites last December on a day trip during our …
Boboli Gardens, Florence
Ok, maybe this isn't something you'd expect me to write on. I certainly never expected the word garden to be used in this blog. Stay with me though. This place is worth it. The gardens are located at the Pitti Palace (address: Piazza Pitti - Firenze). It is an extremely popular place to visit in …
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve, Plano Texas
Finding a spot to hike in North Texas can be a little difficult. Part of my family recently moved from Southern California to McKinney County (just North of Dallas) and it's definitely been a change. The area totally lacks online content pointing people in the direction of local parks and nature preserves. One post isn't …
Hiking Otay Mountain
I found this place by total luck and after hiking it a couple of weeks ago it quickly became the best San Diego hike I've done by far. This route is primarily used by cars and dirt bikes. We saw a bit of vehicle traffic ourselves, but I didn't have a problem. The hike comes …
Chickasaw National Recreation Area, Oklahoma
Over Thanksgiving break, I flew out from San Diego to spend time with my family north of Dallas. They just moved out there from Southern California last summer, so I along with them have been eager to explore the surroundings. We set our sights on Oklahoma - 2 1/2 hours north at Chickasaw National Recreation …
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Cam & The Outdoors 