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    12 Midwest Spring Break Ideas (by an outdoor guide!)

    January 3, 2026

    Looking for midwest spring break ideas? Read this article for the best spring break destination for Midwest Adventurers!

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  • Road Trip Packing List (for beginners, by an Outdoor Guide!)

    April 18, 2025

    Looking for an actually helpful road trip packing list? Read this article for what to pack for a road trip + how to plan meals!

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    Ultimate Kayaking Packing List (by a Kayak Guide!)

    April 2, 2024

    Planning a kayaking trip? For what to pack for kayaking, how to pack, and more, read this article!

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  • The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Adventure Guide Jobs

    January 4, 2024

    looking for how to get a job as an outdoor adventure guide? Read this article to learn how to become an outdoor adventure guide!

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Classic road trip 🤷🏼‍♀️ Classic road trip 🤷🏼‍♀️
Sorry my gut feeling hurt yours Sorry my gut feeling hurt yours
Apostle islands appreciation post♥️🛶 (+announcemen Apostle islands appreciation post♥️🛶 (+announcement 👀)Announcing the winners of the @freshwater.paddler.symposium women’s scholarship! Congrats Ashlee B, Shauna M, Lina M and Erika P 🎉Check your emails for more info :)Thanks so much to everyone who applied! It’s been my dream to help get more women out on the water and confident in the outdoors without it costing an arm and leg, and this has been an incredible way for me to do that, all while supporting a local nonprofit/event ♥️ go follow @freshwater.paddler.symposium and consider joining us this June out on the water!
Tofu Schwarma camp meal🏕️🔥⬇️ You’ll need: Lettuc Tofu Schwarma camp meal🏕️🔥⬇️You’ll need:LettuceRed onionCucumber Bell pepper or tomato Lemon (all my veggies came straight from the fridge at home!)TofuNaan bread or pitaOlive oilFeta Tzatziki sauceSchwarma sauce/seasoning (I subbed enchilada sauce + turmeric in a pinch)Come say hi at @maddymarq for Midwest adventure ideas & tips🏕️♥️
No-build Subaru car camping setup🚗🏕️ No-build Subaru car camping setup🚗🏕️
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