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Important 2024 Permit & Reservation Deadlines for Popular California Hiking Trails & Campsites

Important Permit & Reservation Deadlines for Popular California Hiking Trails & Campsites | Don't miss out on hiking or camping at some of Californias most popular sites because you missed the reservation deadlines. In this post I've outlined key deadlines to mark your calendars with for some of Californias most iconic locations such as Yosemite Wilderness Permits, Inyo National Forest Permits, Mount Whitney Permits, Half Dome Permits, JMT Permits, Joshua Tree camping reservations, Lost Coast backpacking permits and much, much more!. | shedreamsofalpine.com

37 Awesome Road Trip Gifts for Your Favorite Nomad (2024 Gift Guide)

37 Awesome Road Trip Gifts for Your Favorite Nomad | Road tripping is a fantastic way to explore incredible outdoor spaces throughout the country, but the right gear is crucial to make long road trips more comfortable and fun. This guide to the best road trip gifts will help you find the perfect present for your favorite nomad who loves to hit the open road and explore. | shedreamsofalpine.com

Outdoor All, Gear, US Travel, Van Life, Travel GeneralAllison BoyleOctober 18, 2023Gifts, Outdoors, road trip, Van Life, Van Gifts, Campervan GiftsComment

The Ultimate Guide to Free Camping in the US – What It Is, Where to Find It, and How to Do It Right

The Ultimate Guide to Free Camping | When you’re exploring the outdoors, whether you’re backpacking in the backcountry or doing the van life thing, you’ll need to find a place to spend your nights. While campgrounds are usually cheaper than hotels, the campsite fees can certainly add up over a long trip. But free camping is a great way to save money on your adventures! | shedreamsofalpine.com

Camping, Outdoor All, Travel General, US Travel, Van LifeAllison BoyleAugust 25, 2023camping, free camping, dispersed campingComment

25 Best Things to Do in Bend Oregon

25 Best Things to do in Bend Oregon | Bend, Oregon is one of our favorite mountain towns in the US, and these are some of our absolute favorite things to do in Bend, OR. From hiking to mountain biking, climbing to camping, and hot springs to caves, there are so many fun things to do here! Bend is a MUST visit for anyone who loves to spend time adventuring in the outdoors. | shedreamsofalpine.com

US Travel, Travel GeneralAllison BoyleMay 26, 2023Oregon, Travel, Smith RockComment

8 Awesome Benefits of an REI Membership

8 Benefits of an REI Membership | Whether you’re an experienced outdoor adventurer or just getting ready to buy your first pair of hiking boots, I’m sure you’re familiar with REI. The outdoor retailer is the place to go when you need some new gear, whether for hiking, camping, climbing, rafting, or any other outdoor sport. But have you ever wondered whether it’s worth it to get an REI membership? I would recommend an REI membership to just about anyone who likes to play outside! Here’s why! | shedreamsofalpine.com

Backpacking, Camping, Climbing Related, Hiking Related, Outdoor All, Travel GeneralAllison BoyleMarch 3, 2023Gear, REI, Hiking, BackpackingComment

The Ultimate Guide to White Sands National Park in New Mexico

The Ultimate Guide to White Sands National Park in New Mexico | These beautiful gypsum sand dunes should be high on your traveling bucket list. From hiking, to backcountry camping, to bicycling, to epic photography shots at sunset, there are a lot of fun things to do at White Sands! In this post I detail all you need to know about visiting this breathtaking National Park. | shedreamsofalpine.com

7 Breathtaking Patagonia Hiking and Backpacking Trips to Put on Your Trekking Bucket List!

7 Breathtaking Patagonia Hiking and Backpacking Trips to Put on Your Trekking Bucket List! | Visiting Patagonia is a DREAM trip for most avid outdoor adventurers, and one of the best ways to experience this beautiful area is to go hiking and backpacking on one of it’s epic hiking trails. This list of 7 Patagonia hikes will give you some of the best hikes Patagonia has to offer. An outdoor experience you’re likely never to forget! | shedreamsofalpine.com

Travel Alone – 57 Quotes to Inspire Your Solo Travels

Travel Alone – 57 Quotes to Inspire Your Solo Travels | The mind likes to come up with a lot of reason why you shouldn’t step out of your comfort zone, why it would be horrible to venture out on your own, but I hope with these 57 travel alone quotes you’ll see that there is beauty in going solo. There’s transformation and there’s self-discovery. | shedreamsofalpine.com