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9 Best Bucket List Trips for Single Empty Nesters
9 Best Bucket List Trips for Single Empty Nesters

Age Travel Ideas, Inspiration, Self Discovery, Trip Roundups

7 Top Rated 40th Birthday Travel Ideas
7 Top Rated 40th Birthday Travel Ideas

Looking for a kickass way to bring in your fourth decade of living? Here are our best 40th birthday trip ideas for epic SHEnanigans worldwide.

By Activity, By Age, Hiking, Inspiration, Travel Tips, Trip Roundups

6 Incredible Trips to Take for a 50th Birthday Adventure
6 Incredible Trips to Take for a 50th Birthday Adventure

Turning 50 is a big life event so why not do one of these amazing trip ideas for 50th birthday celebrations? Start the next decade right!

By Age, Inspiration

Best 30th Birthday Trip Ideas for a Memorable Milestone
Best 30th Birthday Trip Ideas for a Memorable Milestone

Make a big entrance into your 30's with one of these 30th birthday trip ideas from epic international trips to weekend getaways.

By Activity, By Age, Hiking, Inspiration, Travel Tips, Trip Roundups

The Best Time to Visit San Juan Islands (Hint: When We Go)
The Best Time to Visit San Juan Islands (Hint: When We Go)

If you’re wondering when the best time to visit the San Juan islands in Washington is, then let us tell you from experience that it’s when we go. Join us!

By Activity, Inspiration, North America, Travel Tips, United States, West Coast

Hiking in the Rain? Here’s the Gear We Use (and Recommend)
Hiking in the Rain? Here’s the Gear We Use (and Recommend)

Nothing worse than getting caught unprepared while hiking in the rain. Here are our expert tips on how to stay dry and enjoy hiking while it's raining.

By Activity, Gear, Hiking, Inspiration

How to Find a Hiking Partner
How to Find a Hiking Partner

There's nothing like a hiking buddy to suffer alongside you for every sweaty mile. Find your new trail BFF with these tips.

Backpacking, By Activity, Hiking, How To, Inspiration, Meetup, Why Explorer Chick

Training for Half Dome and Half Dome Cables
Training for Half Dome and Half Dome Cables

Those who have hiked Half Dome already know the absolute magic of the entire journey. But training for half dome is essential.

Backpacking, Hiking, Inspiration, National Parks, North America, Training, United States, Yosemite National Park

4 EPIC East Coast Road Trip Routes for Outdoor Adventure
4 EPIC East Coast Road Trip Routes for Outdoor Adventure

We’ve laid out tons of options to craft your very own epic East Coast road trip route for your next adventure! Plus, 4 pre-planned routes!

By Activity, Inspiration, North America, Travel Tips, Trip Roundups, United States

11 Best Places for Solo Travel in the US
11 Best Places for Solo Travel in the US

Top spots to travel solo in the USA with all the outdoor adventure you could possibly want. The solo trip options are practically endless.

Arches, Inspiration, North America, Travel Tips, Trip Roundups

9 Hilarious Campfire Games for Adults and Families
9 Hilarious Campfire Games for Adults and Families

After a long day of exploring, swimming, and eating delicious camp food, nothing beats campfire games on your camping trip.

Backpacking, Camping, Entertainment, Inspiration

4 Expert Tips for Skinny Dipping (And Other Naked Swimming Info)
4 Expert Tips for Skinny Dipping (And Other Naked Swimming Info)

Skinny dipping, or swimming sans clothing, can be such a soothing, refreshing experience after a long hike on a hot summer day.

By Activity, Inspiration, Inspirational Women, Why Explorer Chick

Solo Travel Europe: Top Destinations and Tips
Solo Travel Europe: Top Destinations and Tips

If you’re thinking “solo travel Europe? Heck yeah!” then you’re in the right place. These are 5 of the best places to travel alone in Europe.

Europe, Iceland, Inspiration, Norway, Scotland, Travel Tips, Trip Roundups