10 Tips for Driving in Iceland

You're going to Iceland ! Yeah! Congrats it's the  most beautiful place in the world and I've been craving to get back ever since I flew out of Keflavík a few months ago. The best way to explore the island is by renting a car and hitting the road (.... and also camping out every night !). Driving in Iceland w…

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Gear Review: OutdoorVitals Summit 0

Cost= $165-$190 (depending on size/length) Let me first say...this sleeping bag is awesome . Outdoor gear can be crazy expensive. And yes while some of that pricey equipment is top-notch, affordability should never  be a worry when wanting to recreate outside. Never. When I first started getting into fall and winter cam…

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High Cliff State Park, WI

The other day while I was cleaning my apartment, I looked into my gear closet with all of my outdoor supplies and saw my tent, my beloved Eurkea Taron2 I got as a Christmas present a few years back. It was sitting there on a shelf, next to my rock climbing rack and backpacking pack. "Gosh I miss my tent," I…

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What's My Favorite National Park?

Good morning and happy Monday! How was your weekend? Hope it was splendid. Mine was filled with a job interview in Madison, an intense game of Settlers of Catan, a chili cook-off with a bunch of my rock climbing buddies, work and then a super bowl party. Boo you Patriots, boo. I was really hoping for Atlanta to win t…

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Trekking the 414: Best Places to Hike in Milwaukee

Twice this month I've had friends of mine text me asking for my recommendations on where to go hiking around Milwaukee. MKE is home to glorious custard, loud motorcycles, the world's largest music festival Summerfest, tons of rich unique history and some phenomenal places to get outdoors. Places to escape int…

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