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How to Prepare for Your Next Big Road Trip: 9 Things You Can’t Forget

by Christina Bee
Gear

Day Hiking Gear Checklist for Beginners

by Christina Bee
South Dakota

The Complete [West River] South Dakota Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know and More

by Christina Bee
Travel Tips

How to Become a Local in Any City You Visit

by Christina Bee
28 July 2020 Gear

Hiking Clothes: A Guide for Women

Wearing the right hiking clothes is important for your protection and comfort, especially for us women with delicate bodies. There’s nothing worse than going…

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19 July 2020 South Dakota

5 Best Hiking Trails to Lose Yourself in Spearfish Canyon, SD

Hiking in Spearfish Canyon is an absolute dream. It’s so easy to lose yourself while roaming between those massive walls of limestone and searching…

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3 July 2020 South Dakota

6 Exciting and Fun Things to Do in South Dakota in the Winter

The first winter I spent in South Dakota was long and intense. Not only are daylight hours at their absolute minimum, but temperatures were…

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30 June 2020 South Dakota

8 Hiking Trails in Badlands National Park That Make You Feel Like You’re on Another Planet

If you’ve ever wanted to go hiking on another planet, the Badlands National Park is your next best bet. The canyons, spires, and buttes…

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23 June 2020 South Dakota

5 Breathtaking Hiking Trails in Custer State Park You Don’t Want to Miss

Custer State Park is one of South Dakota’s crown jewels, and a must-see spot if you want to fully experience the Mount Rushmore state.…

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19 June 2020 South Dakota

11 Best Restaurants in Rapid City, SD According to a Local

I’m going to be completely honest with you. There are not as many food options as I know you’re probably hoping for in Rapid…

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17 June 2020 South Dakota

31 Fun Things to Do in Rapid City, SD for Locals AND Tourists

Rapid City is quite the diverse little sanctuary hiding right in the Midwestern US. You can do anything from shopping, to hiking, take photos…

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11 June 2020 South Dakota

The Complete [West River] South Dakota Travel Guide: Everything You Need to Know and More

South Dakota is such an underdog state. You probably could not point to it on a map, or even visualize what is in South…

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4 May 2020 Travel Tips

How to Become a Local in Any City You Visit

So you just moved to a new city, and you’re ready to get out there and have some fun! Or maybe you’ll only be…

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30 April 2020 Travel Tips

9 Tips For Getting Through TSA as Fast as Possible

Oh, the dreadful airport security. Is there any way to make the process less painful? Actually, yes there is. Navigating through TSA can be…

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  • About Me
    About Me

    Hi, I'm Christina – your friendly adventure gal. I grew up in Florida and currently live in the Greater Seattle Area. I have moved all over the US, including to South Dakota, Texas, Mississippi, and California. I've picked up some tips and tricks along the way, and would love to share them with you~

    I enjoy traveling, eating, hiking, rock climbing, and snowboarding, among other things. I write about travel in the US with a focus on the outdoors. My goal is to help travelers find genuine happiness via exploration, embracing the current moment, and valuable life experiences.

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