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Hiking | National Parks | The Great Outdoors | Travel | United States | Washington

Chain Lakes Loop Trail in Mt. Baker

ByRebecca Friedland October 17, 2023April 30, 2025

In this post, I outline all the details for an incredible hike found in the Mt. Baker hiking area called Chain Lakes Loop trail.

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California | Travel | United States | Weekend Getaways

Los Angeles Weekend Guide

ByRebecca Friedland February 1, 2022April 30, 2025

Don’t miss these highlights on your next trip to Los Angeles, California!

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California | Hiking | National Parks | The Great Outdoors | Travel | Travel Hacks | United States

How to book campsites in Yosemite

ByRebecca Friedland January 15, 2021April 30, 2025

In this post, I uncover the secrets that those of us who camp regularly have learned through the years. Hopefully, you too will get to camp in Yosemite soon with the help from this post!

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California | Itineraries | National Parks | The Great Outdoors | Travel | United States

California Route 1 Roadtrip Itinerary

ByRebecca Friedland January 8, 2021April 30, 2025

Looking to plan an epic roadtrip down California’s famous route 1? Then look no further than this breakdown of the best stops along the way from San Francisco to Los Angeles.

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California | Hiking | National Parks | The Great Outdoors | Travel | Travel Hacks | United States

How to hike Half Dome

ByRebecca Friedland March 26, 2019April 30, 2025

A step-by-step guide on how to plan an epic adventure up Yosemite’s world famous trail to Half Dome.

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Camping | Itineraries | National Parks | The Great Outdoors | Travel | United States

A guide to California’s Channel Islands

ByRebecca Friedland November 2, 2018April 30, 2025

Learn all about how to plan a great adventure on Santa Cruz Island in Channel Islands National Park.

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Food | International | United States

Ice Creams of the World

ByRebecca Friedland August 10, 2018April 30, 2025

A review of the best ice creams available around the world. If you have a sweet tooth, check this post out!

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The Great Outdoors | United States

Best Lake Tahoe Summer Tips

ByRebecca Friedland July 13, 2018April 30, 2025

Have you been wanting to visit Lake Tahoe in the summer? Read along here to get some ideas on the kinds of activities you can enjoy in this beautiful vacation destination.

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California | Food | Hidden Gems | United States

Riding the Napa Valley Wine Train

ByRebecca Friedland June 25, 2018April 30, 2025

This post details the experience of riding the Napa Valley Wine Train.

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California | United States | Weekend Getaways

California Gold Country Weekend Itinerary

ByRebecca Friedland June 8, 2018April 30, 2025

Check out one of California’s best kept secrets – Gold Country. Settled into the foothills of the Sierra mountains, this little pocket of nature, delicious food, and quaint towns should be on your list!

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