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13 Best Things to do Moab, Utah (Budget Guide!)
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19 Things to Do in the San Juan Islands (by a kayak guide!)
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Desert Hiking Guide (How to Pack & Know Before You Go!)
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17 Epic Things to do on Orcas Island, Washington
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Midwest Spring Break Ideas (by an outdoor guide!)
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15 Beautiful Day Hikes in the San Juan Islands, WA
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Ultimate 7-Day Washington Road Trip Guide
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Havasupai 2025 Packing List (Ultralight & Flying In!)
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PNW Adventure Packing List (By an Outdoor Guide!)
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Ultimate Guide to Exploring Toba Inlet, BC (by Kayak!)
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hello stranger // about me

Hi there, and welcome to Hello Stranger. My name is Maddy, and I'm the voice behind the blog. I'm a writer, paddler, photographer, traveller, and freelance editor. I'm committed to exploring the beautiful American Midwest to prove that you can find real adventure anywhere! Toss your email below to keep up with the adventure!

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📍Wisconsin Northwoods
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Paddling season PSA, what’d I miss?🌊✨ #kay

Paddling season PSA, what’d I miss?🌊✨

#kayak #canoe #adventure #greatlakes

I get followed by a stranger in the woods🙃 par

I get followed by a stranger in the woods🙃

part 2/2 on my solo road trip last spring, you can find part one back a few posts.

📍traditional and cultural homelands of the Shawnee, Cherokee and Osage

Week in the desert camera roll 📸🎞️ with @e

Week in the desert camera roll 📸🎞️ with @explorenborgen

1- camp
2- a waterfall (shot by @explorenborgen )
3- early morning
4- a stream in the desert
5- lounging (shot by @explorenborgen )
6- sunrise @ arches
7- @explorenborgen shows me around a park
8- desert flower
9- first light
10- sunrise @glampingcanyonlands
11- a canyon
12- breakfast of champions
13- 15- the real reason to visit the desert 🦖

📍traditional and cultural homelands of the Ute, Southern Paiute, and Pueblo peoples

Backpacking Canyonlands National Park🏕️🏜️

With @explorenborgen

📍Canyonlands National Park is on the traditional and cultural homelands of the Ute, Southern Paiute, and Pueblo peoples

I’m super funny I swear 🤔

I’m super funny I swear 🤔

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