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10/19/2026

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If you love being outside and you’re looking for your next must-do trip, look no further than rafting the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon.

It’s hard to put into words how awe-inspiring being at the bottom of the Grand Canyon is.
Starting your trip at the top and watching the canyon walls grow taller and taller every day, exploring side canyons that you never knew existed, learning about the layers of rock and the history of the canyon and human impact, and having a blast with your new river best friends: it’s life changing.

And I can almost promise you’ll be thinking about your trip long after you return home.

Share this with someone you want to take this trip with and be sure to follow Emily Schrick🌲Outdoor Adventure Travel for more outdoor bucket list experiences!

You don’t have to stop backpacking in the winter ❄️Permits: Required for all places. Last-minute online permits can be f...
10/15/2026

You don’t have to stop backpacking in the winter ❄️

Permits: Required for all places. Last-minute online permits can be found for most locations on Recreation.gov. Some places have in-person permits only.

🌿Leave No Trace: You’ll need to bring a Wag Bag for your p**p when camping in snow. Bring and use it properly. Follow all fire restrictions - even in winter. Plan ahead & prepare: permits, parking, driving info, no camp areas, avalanche forecast, tide charts - all of this matters SO much more in winter!

⛺Gear up properly: more layers, a shovel for building a better snow campsite, waterproof and insulated boots for snow, extra guylines for your tent in windy conditions... you get the idea!

✅ Guides for some of these trips can be found on my blog - linked in bio!

Do you love hiking, backpacking, and camping? Follow for more! 🥾

Had you heard of the last trail? 👀📢 Permits are needed for 2 of these trails: the Wonderland in Mt. Rainier and Mt. Whit...
10/13/2026

Had you heard of the last trail? 👀

📢 Permits are needed for 2 of these trails: the Wonderland in Mt. Rainier and Mt. Whitney in Sequoia.

Otherwise, the rest can be done whenever you visit! Just remember to always check weather and trail conditions - I always use AllTrails and the National Park Service apps.

And remember to LEAVE NO TRACE when you’re hiking! Stay on trail, don’t litter, pack out your toilet paper, follow trail etiquette and be respectful to everyone out enjoying nature.

If you’re looking for more National Park advice, be sure to follow along!

Yosemite Valley is often forgotten about when we think about fall - because it happens so late compared to the rest of t...
10/08/2026

Yosemite Valley is often forgotten about when we think about fall - because it happens so late compared to the rest of the country! 🍁

But fall in Yosemite is right around the corner - and the best part is that it’s so much easier to get lodging in the fall and plan a last minute trip.

Make sure to save this for planning your trip! You can get my full (free!) fall guide at the link in my bio.

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