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  • A woman stands beneath a Copperas Falls in a sandstone cave in Kentucky near the Red River Gorge

    12 Best Hiking Trails & Views in the Red River Gorge

    December 23, 2024

    for the best hiking trails in the red river gorge for arches, waterfalls, and views all do-able in a weekend trip, read on!

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  • Waves on Lake Superior

    How to Kayak Lake Superior

    April 1, 2021

    Want to Kayak Lake Superior? You need to know Lake Superior weather patterns, what safety gear you need, what NOT to do, and where to find the best paddling routes!

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  • A yellow kayak on Lake Superior by the red and orange Pictured Rocks Cliffs

    8 Best Hiking Trails & Adventures in the Pictured Rocks

    February 19, 2021

    Michigan’s Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore has sandstone cliffs, great swimming spots, sea kayaking and more! Here are some of the best hiking trails in the Pictured Rocks:

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maddymarq

guide & writer exploring the midwest🏕
📍Northwoods & Lake Superior
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Happy spring from up north❄️☕️🌞 a few moments from Happy spring from up north❄️☕️🌞 a few moments from this weekend straight from my camera roll 🎞️It’s still looking pretty snowy & icy but spring is definitely on its way and bonfire season is so back :)
Sea kayaking British Columbia💫🏔️🏕️ Sea kayaking British Columbia💫🏔️🏕️
British Columbia blue🐬🏝️🏔️ A few years ago, some f British Columbia blue🐬🏝️🏔️ A few years ago, some fellow sea kayak guides & I decided it would be fun to spend a summer living out of kayaks :) This is what it looked like♥️🫶🏻
Lake Superior magic💫🏝️🏕️ Lake Superior magic💫🏝️🏕️
Kayaking the Apostle Islands🌈🏕️🏝️ Kayaking the Apostle Islands🌈🏕️🏝️
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