As the world slowly re-opens, I recommend booking accommodations with free cancellation. And, I always do these things to avoid getting sick when I travel (even when we’re not dealing with a pandemic). Safe travels! XOXO Sage
The great outdoors provide a beautiful backdrop for adventurous activities like hiking, biking, walking, scavenger hunts, and exploring national parks.
Located on New Zealand’s South Island, Milford Sound is known for Mitre Peak, one of the most photographed mountains in the Oceanic country. Learn more about Milford Sound in this week’s Everyday Postcard from Miles Less Traveled.
In the shadow of Glacier National Park, a one million acre (4,000 square km) wilderness area in northwestern Montana, is the resort town of Whitefish. Although it’s best known for its ski slopes, I prefer to visit once the snow has melted. These are the best things to do at Whitefish Mountain Resort in the …
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According to National Geographic, approximately 4 to 5 million acres of land are cleared by forest fires each year. While they can be destructive and terrifying, forest fires are good for the environment. How are wildfires good for the environment? Here are three surprising benefits they deliver to our forests and the woodland creatures that …
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While it’s exciting to see a black bear or grizzly bear in the wild, it’s important to be bear aware in bear country. Improperly interacting with bears can cause injury or death, either to you or the bear. Here’s how to be bear aware in order to avoid (and survive) a bear encounter. There’s nothing …
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When I spend time on the trails and in the parks of greater Kansas City, I love scouting for wildflowers in Kansas. Use this guide to help you identify which Kansas wildflowers are blooming by season: spring, summer, and fall. I hate winter in the Midwest. I hate the cold. I hate being cold. And …
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You don’t have to climb Mt. McKinley to experience high altitude sickness. A change in altitude of just a few thousand feet can result in headaches, shortness of breath, vomiting, and other high altitude sickness symptoms. These five tips will help you easily adjust to higher altitudes. I have an MBA (and not an MD), …
Located near Alamogordo, New Mexico, White Sands National Park is the world’s largest gypsum sand dune field, one of the natural wonders of the world, and a truly magical place to visit. But there are limited services and amenities available, so here is an important list of what to take to White Sands National Park. …
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National Parks are not petting zoos. Follow these tips when you visit Yellowstone National Park to enjoy your experience without making the evening news. Since its creation more than 100 years ago, America’s first national park is often in the news. Unfortunately, the stories aren’t always about the hundreds of animal species that roam the naturally wild …
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