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The Six Most Instagrammable Places in Michigan

By Shalee Wanders | Mar 4, 2020

The Six Most Instagrammable Places in Michigan March 4, 2020 1. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore It’s not hard to see that Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore tops the list as Michigan’s most instagrammable place. From the towering cliffs, natural arches, crystal-clear waters, waterfalls, and endless adventures, it’s the epitome of an Instagram hot-spot.  During temperate summer…

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Norway - Backpacking in Europe

By Shalee Wanders | Dec 18, 2019

The Best (And Worst) Countries for Backpacking in Europe December 15, 2019   Best: Norway  Although expensive, Norway’s flexible camping laws quickly offset higher costs for goods and services. More so, backpacking in Norway is completed with ease thanks to its robust train system that allows travelers to go travel from the southern coast up…

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The Four Best Road Trips to Take in 2020

By Shalee Wanders | Nov 8, 2019

The Four Best Road Trips to Take in 2020 November 8, 2019 Utah’s Grand National Park Tour Distance: 432 miles Driving Time: 8 hours, 30 minutes Trip Length: 5 Days Highlights: Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Arches National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument Utah makes it…

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This Small Midwest Community Hides Some Of The Country’s Best Hidden Adventures

By Shalee Wanders | Oct 21, 2019

This Small Midwest Community Holds Some Of The Country’s Best Hidden Adventures October 21, 2019 There’s something about a place that feels like home the moment you arrive. Less than four hours after landing in Ironwood, Michigan, I’m standing in the middle of a black and red plaid street, surrounded by over three-hundred individuals (and…

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How Iceland Has Changed, And Why You Still Need to Go

By Shalee Wanders | Aug 28, 2019

How Iceland Has Changed, And Why You Still Need to Go August 28, 2019   The initial draw of Iceland was its remote, wild landscapes that tested the adventurer in all of us.  Road tripping Iceland is much different now than it was a decade ago, even with the recent decline in tourists after  WOW…

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My Whitney Summit Via Mountaineers Route

What to Expect When Hiking Mt. Whitney’s Mountaineers Route

By Shalee Wanders | Jul 20, 2019

What to Expect When Hiking Mt Whitney’s Mountaineers Route July 20, 2019 Mountaineers Route July 2019 – photo by Josh Super What to Expect When Hiking Mt Whitney’s Mountaineers Route It was 2:30 am on July 13th, 2019, when I poured boiling water over the overly priced backpacking meal of scrambled eggs and bacon. I…

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Six Underrated Places to Visit in the United States

By Shalee Wanders | Jun 26, 2019

Six Underrated Places to Visit in The United States June 26, 2019 1. Savannah, Georgia What popular cities like Miami, Los Angeles, and New York lack in charm, Savannah brilliantly flourishes in. Blush & blue colored Victorian-era mansions line old squares, covered in vines and displaying wick-burning lanterns to welcome visitors. Skyscrapers are nonexistent while…

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Best Scotland Road Trip: Top Things to See in The Scottish Highlands

By Shalee Wanders | May 17, 2019

Best Scotland Road Trip: Top Things to See in The Scottish Highlands January 22, 2022   Scotland Road Trip Notes I can’t pinpoint the exact moment Scotland piqued my interest. Maybe it was a picture of a highland cow on Instagram, or a tip from a fellow traveler on the natural beauty tucked away in…

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Four Road Trip Routes in Michigan You Need to Take This Summer

By Shalee Wanders | Apr 22, 2019

Four Road Trips You Need to Take in Michigan This Summer The entire population of Michigan is emerging from their winter habitats, eyes squinting beneath a forgotten sun. Unlike the newly released season of Game of Thrones, winter is not here. Or at least they hope. With the final snowbanks fading, the crumpled bucket lists…

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