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How to Handle Travel Annoyance
This picture was taken in Times Square, you’d think we’d be thrilled… After a major case of writers block this past week, I decided on a post that revolves around the annoyance of traveling. Because nothing ever goes as planned and a bad mood can ruin an entire trip, I’m looking at helping travelers get…
Read MoreA Birthday Thought
Today I turned 21. It’s 12:05am on the day of my birthday, and instead of pouring shots of tequila down my throat or out on some random/exciting adventure like normal, I’m typing to all of you. Since I’m not celebrating my birthday until tonight, I enjoyed relaxation by looking at the stars and listening to…
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An Amateurs Guide to Hiking the Half Dome
An Amateurs Guide to Hiking The Half Dome The iconic symbol of the Half Dome dominated the photo, dwarfing the surrounding peaks. From the moment I saw it, my Midwest heart yearned to discover everything about the iconic granite face. It took all of 10 minutes to discover it was climbable and devise a plan…
Read MoreWhy Adventure Travel is Worth it
Over the years adventure travel has skyrocketed, capturing me and every other soul who is enticed by this way of life. We, the people under the wanderlust spell, have decided that fear will be the last thing holding us back. We have learned that travel is not about the landmarks, the money or the souvenirs.…
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Ice Caves in Michigan: Where to See Them & How to Get There
Ice Caves in Michigan: Where to See Them & How to Get There Updated: January 30, 2022 The harsh winters in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula create some of the most spectacular natural ice caves in the United States. There are two main ice caves in Michigan: Eben Ice Caves Grand Island Ice Caves Eben Ice…
Read More5 List-Worthy Coastal Adventures
The coast is where two worlds collide: land & water. How they meet was never determined by us, we do not choose where the sandy beach lies or where the white cliffs of Dover fall. Instead it is decided for us; the beauty that rises from the depths of the underworld is indescribable by photos…
Read MoreLiving in the Moment
My toes curled in the warm sand of a hot January summer day. The beach was crowded, the surfers plentiful and the accents so incredibly hot. I had dreamed all my life of sitting on beach like this. My eyes openly wondered the surrounding scenes, however my brain could not seem to comprehend that this…
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Michigan: 7 Affordable Summer Adventures
MICHIGAN: 7 AFFORDABLE SUMMER ADVENTURES Dwindling snow and warm temperatures mean one thing here in the Midwest: SUMMER. The trees are beginning to blossom, I can take a walk without the possibility of frostbite and I woke up to the whimsical sound of birds chirping at dawn. People are slowly beginning to move…
Read MoreThe Ins and Outs of Travel Transportation
Have you missed me? Because I know I’ve missed all of you! After disappearing from the blogging world for the past couple weeks I knew it was time to get my poop in a group and connect with you all again. I’ve been up to a bit of exploring and a lot of relaxing. After…
Read MoreOUTDOOR & ADVENTURE
August 8th, 2024
It’s taken years of long trips, short trips, overnight trips, and day trips to perfect my packing. And trust me, I’ve made almost every mistake along the way.
January 14, 2024
Acatengango is 13,045ft tall located about an hour's drive from Antigua. There are numerous trails to the summit, the most popular being 8.5 miles round trip and requiring 5,269 feet of elevation gain.
May 25th, 2024
Granite Peak is situated in the remote wilderness of the Beartooth Mountain Range. At 12,808, it towers above the majority of other peaks in Montana.
May 8th, 2024
The Disappointment Cleaver (or ‘DC’) route is the easiest route to the summit of Mount Rainier. It is the standard route used by all three mountaineering guides to the summit.
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TRAVELING WITH CATS
December 2, 2021
Whether you need to move with your cat cross country or are looking to train your furry sidekick as an adventure companion, there are some important steps to take to get them acquainted for the road.
December 6, 2020
Whether you need to travel cross country with your cat or are aiming to train your new kitten as a hiking companion, here’s everything you’ll need to get them ready for the open road.
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Shalee Wanders is an outdoor travel blog focusing on adventure travel. Midwest born and raised, she began exploring by camping in Michigan as a young adult. In 2014, she met her love and travel partner, Josh. Since their first "date" jumping off cliffs in Canada, they have lived the vanlife in America, toured Europe on $20 a day, and explored over thirty countries.
Shalee is considered an expert in the travel industry for outdoor & adventure travel destinations. Her writing and photography have been featured in numerous notable publications and online outlets, such as Forbes, USA Today, and The Huffington Post.
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