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    What To Wear Winter Hiking (by an outdoor guide!)

    September 25, 2025

    Winter hiking can be intimidating! For everything from how to layer, what gear you need to finding winter hiking near you, here is a full guide to winter hiking!

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  • 5 Best Women’s Hiking Pants (that AREN’T leggings!!)

    April 1, 2025

    the best women’s hiking pants that aren’t leggings

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    Best Hiking Backpacks (for women, by an outdoor guide!!)

    March 3, 2025

    From day packs to backpacking bags to hip packs and packs that do it all, here are the best backpacks for hiking that you can find:

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  • Oboz bridger mids, the best womens hiking boots i have used, on the superior hiking trail

    Best Women’s Hiking Boots (by an outdoor guide!)

    February 1, 2025

    Looking for the best women’s hiking boots? From ankle support to traction, read this article to help find the best hiking shoes for your needs (and budget!).

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  • Best Kayaks for Beginners (by a kayak guide!)

    June 16, 2024

    Looking for the best kayaks for a beginner kayaker? Here’s the ultimate guide to buying your first kayak:

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  • Winter Kayaking: Best Gear & How to Layer

    November 1, 2023

    For the best gear and how to layer for winter kayaking, read this article!

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  • A windsurfer on Lake Superior by Artists Point Grand Marais MN

    8 Tips for Fall Kayaking: What to Wear & How to Layer

    September 5, 2021

    Looking for the best clothes for fall kayaking? Wondering what to wear kayaking in the shoulder season? Check out what to wear fall kayaking

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  • moose photo shot on a canon Rebel

    3 Best Affordable Cameras for Adventure Photography

    May 3, 2021

    Looking for the best affordable camera for adventure photography? Read this article for the best adventure photography cameras

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maddymarq

guide & writer exploring the midwest🏕
📍Northwoods & Lake Superior
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Lake Superior summer ☀️🌊🥾>>>>> 1- Apostle Islands Lake Superior summer ☀️🌊🥾>>>>>1- Apostle Islands sea caves2- @takkasaunas 3- paddling the north shore4- the Keweenaw peninsula5- split rock lighthouse state park6- waterfalls of the UP7- a dip in the lake :)8- the Porcupine Mountains 9- @timber.tide.cabins 10- @climbforged 11- pictured rocks12- apostle islands 13- cornucopia, Wisconsin
Baja in dusty purple✨🐳🌕 1- moonrise over camp 2- Baja in dusty purple✨🐳🌕1- moonrise over camp2- sunset over cacti3- @aseaberg_61 beneath a nice looking cliff4- a humpback 5- peaking out of the tent in the morning 6- moon set over the sea of cortez7- another cliff8- the @seakayakadventures fleet (hosted guided trip!)9- sea stack or island?10- blue hour 11- moonrise 12- morning paddle13- blue-footed boobies14- red rock, pink boat15- sunrise
Adventure in Baja🌮🌎🐬 Adventure in Baja🌮🌎🐬
Sea kayaking in Baja🐬🌎🌮 @seakayakadventures (host Sea kayaking in Baja🐬🌎🌮@seakayakadventures (hosted)
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