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10 Best Things to Do in The Les Cheneaux Islands

By Shalee Wanders | Sep 1, 2022

10 Best Things to Do in The Les Cheneaux Islands September 1, 2022 Fhe The Les Cheneaux Islands are a short 30-minute drive from the Mackinac Bridge. When you drive past on m134, you might blink and mistake the quiet intersection for a simple stop to fill up on gas on your way to Drummond…

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How to Rent a Forest Service Cabin

By Shalee Wanders | Jun 12, 2022

How to Rent a Forest Service Cabin June 12, 2022 Did you know you can easily rent forest service cabins around the United States? When they are not in use by rangers, the department rents them out on a nightly basis to anyone willing to book.  The best part? They’re cheap! Most range between $35-75/night…

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How to Start a Travel Blog in 2024

By Shalee Wanders | Jun 6, 2022

How to Start a Travel Blog in 2024 Updated: February 14th, 2024 So, you want to start a travel blog? Welcome! I remember the feeling of excitement, anticipation, and fear when I started my blog back in 2014. I was in college, completely unqualified to run a travel blog (I had barely left the Midwest),…

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Where to Exchange Currency for a Trip

By Shalee Wanders | May 25, 2022

Where to Exchange Currency for a Trip (2024) Updated: February 14th, 2024 Anytime you travel abroad to a country with a different currency, you will need to have a plan when it comes to how you will make payments.  It’s 2024, which means that credit cards such as Mastercard and Visa are widely accepted in…

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Top 10 Things to Do in Cody, Wyoming

By Shalee Wanders | May 19, 2022

Top 10 Things to Do in Cody, Wyoming Updated: February 13th, 2024   This list is close to my heart. As a travel blogger who has lived in Cody for the past three years, I wanted to ensure my list of the best things to do in Cody, Wyoming, was thoughtful, true, and full of…

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Cusco to Machu Picchu: How to Get to The Sacred Valley of The Incas

By Shalee Wanders | May 1, 2022

Cusco to Machu Picchu: How to Get to The Sacred Valley of The Incas April 29, 2022   Machu Picchu has long been a top bucket list location for many travelers. In 2007, when the list of the new wonders of the world was announced, it was not surprising that Machu Picchu snagged a spot…

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Best Beaches in Michigan (2023)

By Shalee Wanders | Apr 4, 2022

The Seven Best Beaches in Michigan: (2023) April 1, 2022 Best Beaches in Michigan in 2023:   1. Sand Dunes Beach  Sand Dunes Beach is in plain sight, overlooked by nearly every vehicle whizzing by on US 2 in the Upper Peninsula. Only about 20 miles or so west of the bridge, this beach actually…

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Backpacking Checklist: Complete Packing Guide for Overnight Backpacking Trips

By Shalee Wanders | Mar 11, 2022

Backpacking Checklist: Complete Packing Guide Overnight Backpacking Trips March 11, 2022 Backpacking Checklist: Complete Packing Guide Overnight Backpacking Trips When my parents brought my backpacking on Lake Michigan as a kid and I would fill my tiny backpack until the zipper would nearly burst. The trail to camp wasn’t any longer than a mile, but…

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5 Places to See in Iceland’s West Fjords

By Shalee Wanders | Feb 15, 2022

5 Places to See in Iceland’s West Fjords February 15, 2022 After my first visit to Iceland in 2015, I couldn’t help but regret choosing not to visit the West Fjords of Iceland. The more I saw photos of it, the more I longed to return to the country and experience the magic of Iceland’s…

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OUTDOOR & 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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SHALEE

 

SOMEHOW BEING COMPLETELY LOST, UNAPOLOGETICALLY STUBBORN, AND BARELY RESOURCEFUL HAS LANDED ME IN THIS WEIRD TWILIGHT ZONE OF BECOMING AN ADVENTURE TRAVEL BLOGGER. 

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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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