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Travel: Laugavegur Trail Snapshot
The Laugavegur Trail Snapshot! That’s right, we hiked this iconic trail in the Highlands of Iceland, all 55km and all. We had snow, sun, and snacks! Overall, it was an awesome experience. Check out a handful of our photos below to get a sneak peak. I’ll of course share more in the coming while, and I’ll even share the gear we relied on the most, and the gear we could have left at home (honestly, we used about 98% of what we brought!). Okay, photo…
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Travel: 5 Day Trail Prep
5 day hike prep! That’s right – we’re planning for a 5 day, 5 night hike that’ll cover a little over 80 kilometres. Last time we hiked for this length of time was back in 2019 when we hiked the West Coast Trail. This time, however, we won’t be tenting. Instead, we’re staying in huts! 5 Day Trail Prep Below I’ll share what I’ve got for clothing and also some eats. Without needing out tent or stove, we’ve got a bunch more room for eats…
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Travel: Coral Creek Canyon
Coral Creek Canyon is a figure eight, loop-like hike in Nordegg, Alberta. It’s about a 6.5 kilometer hike and took us about an hour and 45 minutes. We did this hike around 11am and it was a gorgeous day. The sun was out, the air was cool, and the sky was mostly clear. Daphne had an awesome time and we stuck to the inside loop on the way in, finishing with the canyon trail on the end, which was perfect – saving the best view…
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Travel: Whitegoat Falls
Whitegoat Falls is a moderate out and back hike in Nordegg, Alberta with a spectacular view of the falls. We headed up in early may and caught some snow! The trail was a bit wet and soft, and the path down the rock face was a little slick, yet nothing we, or Daph, couldn’t handle. Check out our photos of this hike in the Canadian Rockies. Whitegoat Falls First up, if you’re looking for the trail head, it’s at the waste transfer station. The trail…
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Travel: Banff National Park 2024
Banff National Park 2024 – a camping, hiking, and paddleboarding trip in June. We had great weather, cool nights, and hit the sub zero water while out paddleboarding. All in all, we were thankful for the fire and a warm Boler to lay our heads. Banff National Park 2024 First up, paddleboarding. We got these boards back in 2018 and have enjoyed a few adventures with them in glacial water. Waterton Lakes? Check. Jasper? Check-Check. Banff? Check-Check-Check! Third time’s a charm, right? Well, not when…
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Travel: Paperbark Trail
Paperbark Trail – one of the highlights of Agnes Waters, or the Seventeen Seventy community. It’s a short hike, probably about 10 minutes, but worth it! The pods are cool, yet man made. The true star of the hike are the paper peeling trees – they’re so full of personality! Okay, you know the drill, let’s check out some photos! Paperbark Trail You can find the entrance right across from the road to Red Rock Trail, or you can find it on All Trails, too.…
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Travel: Double Head Viewpoint
Double Head Viewpoint is an awesome little hike just outside of Kinka Beach in Queensland, Australia. It’s less than 45 minutes, and worth checking out. You can see the marina on one side and the beach on the other. Not to mention the amazing rock face – it’s amazing! Okay, let’s check out some photos and I’ll share a few tidbits about our hike. Double Head Viewpoint First, watch out for snakes – you’ll see what I mean in a few photos. See – I…
