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  • 15 Things to Do in the San Juan Islands (by a kayak guide!)

    January 8, 2026

    Looking for the best things to do in the San Juan Islands? Here is a complete guide on what to do in Washington’s San Juan Islands

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  • image of wilderness systems pungo at sunset in Big Island Lakes Wilderness

    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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  • Best Places to Kayak near Seattle (by a Kayak Guide!)

    February 24, 2024

    Looking for the best places to sea kayak near Seattle? Here are all the best places to have an overnight sea kayaking adventure near Seattle!

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  • How to Sea Kayak the Gulf Islands, British Columbia

    February 23, 2024

    Read this article for how to kayak Gulf Islands, BC! Campsites, beaches, sunsest spots, and more!

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  • kayaker explores the sea caves of sand island in the apostle islands national lakeshore, a four hour drive from Minneapolis

    15 Helpful Hacks for Kayak Camping (by a Kayak Guide!)

    October 15, 2023

    tips for beginner kayak camping including how to pack a kayak, the best kayak camping gear, planning overnight kayak trips, and more!

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  • Sea Kayakers on the Pacific Ocean in the San Juan Islands

    9 Best Kayaking Spots in the San Juan Islands

    August 1, 2022

    The best kayaking in the San Juan Islands to see orcas, camp, and for adventure!

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maddymarq

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Coffee somewhere cozy 🌞☕️ 1- wyalusing state park Coffee somewhere cozy 🌞☕️1- wyalusing state park2- canyonlands national park3- @hamshauslutsen 4- the boundary waters5- Copeland islands6- the superior hiking trail7- the big lake8- porcupine mountains9- @timber.tide.cabins 10- Oregon coast11- the apostle islands 12- anywhere in the woods
Can I be so honest?!🙈 I find rock climbing so sca Can I be so honest?!🙈I find rock climbing so scary! Even coming into my third year of organizing this trip, I’m really intimidated by heights. I’m never going to be a hardcore climber, but there’s something so magic about coming together with a group of people, cooking & camping in the woods, and trying something new and hard together. This is one of my favorite trips I run, and I’m stoked to bring it back this June 🎉 @climbforged Questions? Drop them in the comments⬇️
Keep this on your person🏕️🎒⛑️ Keep this on your person🏕️🎒⛑️
Clean your hiking boots!!!🥾🏕🌈🌿✨ Did you know that Clean your hiking boots!!!🥾🏕🌈🌿✨Did you know that cleaning mud and potential invasive plant seeds off your boots is an important Leave No Trace/ environmental stewardship guideline? I think I first learned about this when I was 21 and started traveling more!Boot cleaning is especially important when you’re hiking in different regions or hopping on an airplane✈️
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