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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…

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How To Spend 3 Days in Sedona: Your Essential Sedona Itinerary Guide (And PDF)

After visiting Sedona numerous times, we’ve curated our ideal Sedona itinerary for first-time visitors. Sedona is divided into four sections: The Village of Oak Creek, West Sedona, Uptown Sedona, and Oak Creek Canyon. Each day on the itinerary is arranged to spend time in one central area. Based on where you stay, you can mix…

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The Best Travel Guide to Sedona for Every Experience

Follow our comprehensive travel guide to Sedona to discover scenic hikes, the best places to eat, accommodations, and other unique offerings. Someone once told me, “You don’t go to Sedona, you experience Sedona.” And they were damn right. Sedona lives up to the hype, offering sprawling red rock views, the magic of energy vortexes, shops…

orange and red hues of sandstone formations at the hike The Wave in Arizona
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Hiking The Wave: Everything You Need To Know About How To Get A Permit, Preparation, and The Hike

Hiking The Wave is a bucket-list destination for people worldwide. Learn how to get a permit to hike The Wave, tips to maximize your odds, how to prepare, get the most from your hike, and more with our insider tips! Nature lovers from all over the world come to explore the Paria Canyon-Vermillion National Cliffs…

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…

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Why A Camper Van Rental Is The Ultimate Way To Travel: Top Benefits, Essential Tips, And Best Rental Companies

The advantages of a camper van rental for your next road trip, what amenities to look for, tips for the road, and three companies to rent from! Make sure you read until the end for a free bonus! If you are contemplating testing the waters of van life, Team Lavigne will lead the way. Remember…