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Best National Park Hikes Summer 2024

Hey fellow hikers! Lace up your boots because we’re diving into the best National Parks for hiking in 2024. As a seasoned backpacker who’s logged countless miles across the US,…

May 14, 2024

Hiking the U.S.

Dog Canyon Trail, Oliver Lee State Park

We’ve been on our bikes so much lately that we haven’t done much hiking in this area. Luckily/unluckily Ross’s bike was out of commission for a weekend while we waited…

June 3, 2015

Hiking the U.S., National Forest Exploration with Nerds on the Road

Sandy’s Canyon Trail, Flagstaff – A Slippery Slope to a Beautiful View

Sandy’s Canyon is one of many trails we found by accident on one of our weekend roams in the Flagstaff Area. Basically, we saw some cars parked off the side…

March 20, 2013

Hiking the U.S., History Travel, Out and About

Jungle Gardens on Avery Island

The Lafayette area of Louisiana has quite a bit to offer in public natural areas, from wildlife preserves to state parks, but the privately owned Jungle Gardens on Avery Island…

July 30, 2014

Hiking the U.S., National Parks in the U.S., Out and About

Weekend one in the Smoky Mountains, Gatlinburg, Laurel Falls and Camping

We arrived a the Smokey Bear Campground on a Saturday, after our stress filled drive through the mountains. It was a relatively warm, sunny day. We had somehow avoided a…

May 4, 2011

Featured, Hiking the U.S., National Parks in the U.S.
Best National Park Hikes Summer 2024
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Hey fellow hikers! Lace up your boots because we’re diving into the best National Parks for hiking in 2024. As a seasoned backpacker who’s logged countless miles across the US, I can tell…
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Hiking the U.S., National Forest Exploration with Nerds on the Road
Mineral Ridge Trail and Beauty Creek, CDA, ID
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Living back in the Pacific Northwest after not being there since 2009 felt odd. I was regularly mixed with feelings of nostalgia and belonging, which honestly made me feel even more restless. I…
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History Travel
A History of Caravans
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Caravans are a big part of our collective history around the world. Having a mobile, comfortable way to travel once belonged only to the rich. Whether they were called caravans or not, the…
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Summer in the PNW: Part 2 – Kettle Falls
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It was a Monday when we left Bonners Ferry, arriving in Kettle Falls around 2 pm. Tired and still feeling a bit frustrated about our new dent in the truck bed and our…
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RV Live with Nerds on the Road, RV Parks
Summer in the PNW: Bend to Bonners Ferry
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We heard about the existence of Republic, Washington while chatting with my aunt and uncle, who until recently I hadn’t seen in nearly 20 years. My youngest cousin, of their kids, was living…
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Travel Guides
Why Traveling Solo May Be The Best Decision A Woman Could Make
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A recent study by the guided-vacations company Trafalgar questioned more than 1,000 U.S. women to discover their views on traveling. The survey found that 86% of women are not afraid of traveling regardless…
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Nerdy Travel Apps to Organize Better Trips
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For full time travelers, smartphones have become an essential part of booking trips. In fact, 85% of people book travel activities via a mobile device. Once in a new destination, there are apps…
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RV Live with Nerds on the Road
Discover The Secrets Of Working While You Travel
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In the Internet Age, the global work landscape has shifted, and 70 percent of people now do remote work at least once each week, according to CNBC. More and more people are making…
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Out and About
The Homebody’s Guide To Getting on the Road
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While there’s nothing wrong with loving that comfortable couch and Netflix, the second highest regret, according to a survey, is not being more adventurous. For those who have never set their feet out of…
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Out and About
Palouse Falls State Park – A Waterfall Worth a Day-trip
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Palouse Falls, in South-Eastern Washington, is a beautiful waterfall and features an interesting hike if you want to reach the top of the falls. It’s a long drive from just about anywhere in…
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