Trip Report

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Cypress Grove Trail — Point Lobos in Carmel, CA

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Cypress Grove Trail — Point Lobos in Carmel, CA

The Cypress Grove Trail is one of my favorites of coastal CA hikes. The short hike loops through a rare Monterey Cypress grove and incredible clifftop vistas.

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Bird Island & China Cove Trail — Point Lobos State Marine Reserve, CA

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Bird Island & China Cove Trail — Point Lobos State Marine Reserve, CA

The short Bird Island trail in China Cove of Point Lobos is the perfect trail for great beach access and to see marine wildlife like sea birds and seals

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Calla Lily Valley & Garrapata Beach — Big Sur, CA

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Calla Lily Valley & Garrapata Beach — Big Sur, CA

Time it right, and you’ll witness a valley filled with tons of white, blooming calla lilies right along the Highway 1!

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Two Day Nusa Penida Travel Guide — Bali, Indonesia

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Two Day Nusa Penida Travel Guide — Bali, Indonesia

I felt like I experienced the real Bali on Nusa Penida island. I pulled together a two day itinerary of some of the best things to do on this beautiful island.

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Wahkeena Falls & Fairy Falls — Portland, Oregon

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Wahkeena Falls & Fairy Falls — Portland, Oregon

Fairy Falls is a hidden gem found by hiking past Wahkeena Falls, a popular waterfall close to Portland. This short hike is a great option to beat the crowds.

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Trail of Ten Falls — Silver Falls SP, Oregon

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Trail of Ten Falls — Silver Falls SP, Oregon

Silver Falls State Park is one of the best waterfall hikes - the ten waterfalls you'll see on this single trail are well worth the drive from Portland, Oregon.

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Abiqua Falls Day Hike — Oregon

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Abiqua Falls Day Hike — Oregon

As soon as I saw a picture of Abiqua falls, it was on the top of my list of falls to visit when I came to Oregon. It's such a unique waterfall, framed perfectly by the geometric basalt rock. I love that since the trailhead is a little out of the way and harder to get to than other falls, there are a lot less crowds, and the hike is relatively short for the payoff.

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Backpacking Lake Aloha to Mt. Price — Desolation Wilderness, CA

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Backpacking Lake Aloha to Mt. Price — Desolation Wilderness, CA

Aloha Lake is one of the most popular backpacking trips in Desolation Wilderness, CA. During our 3 day trip, we also hiked up to the summit of Mt. Price.

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Snorkeling Nusa Penida Island — Bali, Indonesia

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Snorkeling Nusa Penida Island — Bali, Indonesia

We felt the snorkeling on Nusa Penida island would be better than on Bali, and sites like Gamat Bay and Mangrove Point did not disappoint - even for beginners!

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Peguyangan (Guyangan) Waterfall Hike — Nusa Penida, Bali Indonesia

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Peguyangan (Guyangan) Waterfall Hike — Nusa Penida, Bali Indonesia

The hike down to Peguyangan Temple on Nusa Penida is not for any acrophobes. The staircase is bolted onto the side of the cliff directly over the ocean!

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Mt. Batur Sunrise Volcano Hike — Bali, Indonesia

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Mt. Batur Sunrise Volcano Hike — Bali, Indonesia

When visiting Bali, the Mount Batur sunrise volcano trek is a must do, and it is totally worth waking up at 2am and hiking up a mountain for the incredible view

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Kelingking Secret Point — Nusa Penida Island, Bali, Indonesia

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Kelingking Secret Point — Nusa Penida Island, Bali, Indonesia

The most photogenic spot from our entire Bali trip, Kelingking Secret Beach on Nusa Penida island is one of those viewpoints that is hard to believe is real.

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Sekumpul Waterfall Hike — North Bali, Indonesia

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Sekumpul Waterfall Hike — North Bali, Indonesia

Bali is waterfall heaven. Sekumpul waterfall is one of the best - it's actually a collection of seven tall, misty waterfalls accessible by hiking.

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Thousand Island Lake, Ediza Lake, and Iceberg Lake Loop - Ansel Adams Wilderness, CA

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Thousand Island Lake, Ediza Lake, and Iceberg Lake Loop - Ansel Adams Wilderness, CA

One of the most beautiful areas I've ever hiked, I feel like I could have spent days exploring the gorgeous basin and alpine lakes below the Minarets

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Off-Roading to Skylight Arch - Glen Canyon NRA, UT

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Off-Roading to Skylight Arch - Glen Canyon NRA, UT

Skylight Arch near Page, Arizona is an inverted arch hidden above the main highway with gorgeous views of Lake Powell that requires some off roading to get to.