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Exploring life in the great outdoors

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What the Wilderness Taught Me About Coming Home

Every adventure brings an abundance of lessons—not just about surviving in the wild, but about living richer everyday lives. Join me on a journey through the Boundary Waters where I learned to bring the wilderness home.

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What I learned while visiting the Minnesota state parks

I set out to visit all the Minnesota state parks to find the best ones, but what I learned was unexpected. Keep reading to find out what I learned. And don’t miss my favorite parks at the very end.

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10 Safety Tips for Solo Female Campers

Have you dreamed about traveling solo, but questioned your safety? Here's what I learned about staying safe while traveling and camping, and backpacking solo.