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43 Awesome Road Trip Gifts for Your Favorite Nomad (2025 Gift Guide)

43 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

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Top 10 Things to Do in Page Arizona (Including the Iconic Wave Hike)

Top 10 Things to Do in Page Arizona (Including the Iconic Wave Hike) | Do you dream of sandstone and slot canyons? Do red rocks and desert landscapes get you stoked to explore? Then you NEED to visit Page, Arizona! The list of adventurous things to do in Page is a long one, and it’s filled with some truly epic natural wonders, including the iconic Wave hike. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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15 Incredible Joshua Tree Hikes to Explore the Desert

15 Incredible Joshua Tree Hikes to Explore the Desert | Entering Joshua Tree National Park is like landing on another planet – the landscape of rock formations and gnarled Joshua trees is simply otherworldly. To fully explore this crazy cool desert landscape, you’ll want to try one of these 15 amazing Joshua Tree hikes in the park. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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18 Adventure-Worthy Backpacking Trips for Beginners

18 Adventure-Worthy Backpacking Trips for Beginners | You may have heard me say this before, but it’s worth repeating: I believe that outdoor backpacking is the gateway into epic outdoor adventure. That’s why I’m really excited to share these 18 adventure-worthy backpacking trips for beginners with you. In this list you’ll find an assortment of backpacking trails including some easier international thru-hiking trails and easy 2 day backpacking trips that aren’t too far off from civilization. A bit of adventure for every comfort level! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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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 in White Sands! In this post I detail all you need to know about visiting this breathtaking National Park. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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12 Best California Road Trips for Outdoor Adventure Lovers

12 Best California Road Trips for Outdoor Adventure Lovers | California is a vast state that is made for exploration, whether you love the mountains, the forests, the beaches, or even the wineries. It’s also a state that caters to the car, making it ideal for road trips. In this blog post, we cover 12 of the best California Road Trips from Southern California to Northern California. Use this guide as inspiration for crafting your own unique California road trip ideas. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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Hiking Colorado 14er Mt. Bierstadt - Everything You Need to Know

Hiking Colorado 14er Mt. Bierstadt - Everything You Need to Know | Chasing that Rocky Mountain high? If hiking a Colorado 14er is one of your goals, Mount Bierstadt is an excellent choice. While no 14ers are truly easy, Colorado 14er Mt. Bierstadt is generally agreed to be a great first 14er. This guide will give you all the info you need to attempt to summit Mt. Bierstadt. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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The ULTIMATE Guide to the Angels Landing Hike in Zion National Park

Your Ultimate Guide to the Angels Landing Hike in Zion National Park | The Angels Landing Trail is one of the most iconic hiking trails in the Untied States for a reason. It has every quality an amazing day hike needs: physical challenge, beautiful views, and epic adventure! This trail will test your mental strength as you make your way up the narrow steep spine toward the top of Angels Landing, but, trust me my friend, it’s well worth it! Check out our full trail guide & safety tips for hiking the Angels Landing trail here! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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17 Best Sedona Hikes That You Need to Do in This Red Rock Paradise

17 Best Sedona Hikes That You Need to Do in This Red Rock Paradise | If you've ever had the opportunity to visit Sedona, Arizona then you know what magical, beautiful place it is. There are limitless opportunities for great hiking in Sedona, so I've pulled together a list with 17 of the best Sedona hikes to help you know where to start! You are certain to fall in love with this place and its mesmerizing Red Rock features once you visit! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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60 Travel Alone Quotes to Inspire Your Solo Travels

Travel Alone – 60 Quotes to Inspire Your Solo Travels | There’s something magical about traveling alone or going on solo adventures.Traveling alone forces us to grow and test what we are really made of and maybe even go through a transformation of self-discovery. These 60 travel alone quotes celebrate the beauty in going solo. | shedreamsofalpine.com

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33 Best Things to Do in Bend Oregon

33 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

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The 13 Best Great Basin National Park Hikes

The 13 Best Great Basin National Park Hikes | Hiking in Great Basin National Park might fly under the radar compared to other more famous national parks, but that means you can find solitude and escape the crowds while exploring the ruggedly beautiful landscape. Hiking Great Basin National Park provides a variety of options to challenge yourself to summit a peak or simply go for a stroll among ancient trees. This park is a hidden gem, and hiking is one of the best ways to explore it! | shedreamsofalpine.com

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