National parks
Best National Parks in the USA to Visit in 2022
Visiting national parks has become a popular vacation activity, but that popularity has led to overcrowding. Here are the best national parks in the USA to visit in 2022.
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Hiking Yosemite National Park: Trekking the Eastern Rim to Sentinel Dome and Taft Point
I spend the day hiking through 5 miles of beautiful ponderosa and white pine forest along the Valley Rim in Yosemite National Park. Stopping at Taft Point and Sentinel Dome, this day spent hiking the beautiful Sierra Nevada was one to be remembered.
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A Visit to Mammoth Cave National Park
I spend the day exploring Mammoth Cave National Park outside Bowling Green, Kentucky, visiting the cave and taking advantage of the many miles of hiking trails along the Green River Gorge.
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Fly fishing
Fly Fishing the South Toe River
I spend the morning fly fishing the South Toe River, chasing mountain trout during the spring stonefly hatch. The beautiful South Toe River boasts some of the best trout waters in WNC and is definitely worth a trip!
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A WNC Trout Fly Fishing Baptism
A friend takes me fly fishing for trout in the Nantahala National Forest of Jackson County, NC. My first excursion as a fly fisherman inspired me to take up the sport immediately. You cannot go wrong fly fishing for trout in WNC!
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sustainability
Leave No Trace: Biodegradables
We often leave biodegradable food scraps lying next to the trail after a break from a hike. Here’s why you shouldn’t!
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Why Sustainable Travel is so Important in 2022
Sustainable travel is more important in 2022 than it has ever been. With national parks experiencing record crowds, sustainable travel practices can help preserve and protect the natural beauty of America’s best idea.
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About Me
Born into a family of vagabonds and raised on a swampy piece of island paradise in the Florida Keys, I’ve always been a little bit “outdoorsy.” I spend a great deal of time exploring this big, beautiful world: hiking, camping, and now fly fishing my way through the great outdoors and every day, I gain new appreciation for the natural world and its importance in our daily lives.
As I go, I document my travels on YouTube and Instagram and do my best to promote sustainable travel, conservation, and climate change awareness.
This is a big beautiful world we live in and it’s time to explore.
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