female hiker hiking surrounded by red rock sandstone canyon in the Grand Canyon

10 Hiking Essentials and Your Complete Day Hike Checklist

Whether it’s your first or 100th hike, hiking essentials will get you there and back. Use this checklist to prepare for your next hike. Whether traveling for a hiking trip or staying local, you don’t want to hit the trails without these items! Day hikes can range anywhere from an hour to up to 10…

female hiker hiking surrounded by red rock sandstone canyon in the Grand Canyon
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Hike to Havasu Falls: Your Ultimate Planning Guide and Camping Tips

The hike to Havasu Falls is the adventure of a lifetime. In this post, I’ll share the best way to prepare for your hike and camping tips based on our own experience. Havasu Falls’ remote location and competitive permit system make it a popular bucket-list destination for hikers all over the world. Consider yourself lucky to…

girl swimming in turquoise blue waters of Havasu Creek facing Beaver Falls lined with lush flora and red rock sandstone

Havasu Falls Permit: Your Complete Checklist Before The Hike

Once you have gone through the grueling process of scoring a Havasu Falls permit, you’ll need to pick up your permit. Your Havasu Falls permit gets you to the Hualapai Hilltop Trailhead, the village of Supai, and the Havasu Falls campground. Prepare with this checklist of documents and additional preparation items for a seamless experience….

Havasupai Packing list photo of Mooney Falls
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Havasupai Packing List: Your Complete Checklist (and free PDF)

Our Havasupai packing list covers all the gear, clothing, toiletries, and extras to make this your best adventure yet! Congratulations! You got a permit, and now you’re getting closer to your trip to Havasupai! It can be easy to get caught up in the excitement of your upcoming camping trip, so get ready with my…

Antoni Gaudi Serpentine Bench colorful mosaic in Barcelona, Spain
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5 Practical Ways We Save Money To Travel

Use our five money-saving techniques to save money to travel! Over the past 10 years, I’ve traveled to 4 European countries, 3 Caribbean Islands, and over 25 U.S. states. We’ve been able to see more places without sacrificing unforgettable experiences. After years of friends constantly asking how I could afford to travel so often, I…

outdoor adventures for a couple hiking in the North Cascades, Washington mountains with an alpine lake in background
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Team Lavigne Travels: Your Guides to New Outdoor Adventures

Hi folks! My name is Mary-Kate Lavigne. I mostly go by MK. I’m one-half of Team Lavigne Travels. My husband Scott & I fell in love with outdoor adventures together back in 2013. We first met in 2013, and a few months into dating, we tested our relationship by taking a road trip along the…