Best Time to Visit Solvang + Top 7 Things to Do
The best time to visit Solvang isn’t when you’d think! Find out the best way to explore this tiny Danish town in Santa Barbara wine country.
My Recommendations
My best lessons have come from personal experiences. Here I’ve compiled my top outdoor travel tips and recommendations I’ve found most beneficial for planning my adventures so that you can plan a trip like a pro!
Bailing isn’t Failing: An Attempt to Climb Red Rocks, Nevada
A story of sunshine and storm clouds, of victory and defeat, and of real decision-making as two unremarkable climbers climb Red Rocks, Nevada.
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How to Explore Painted Cave: Channel Islands’ Deepest Secret
Just twenty miles offshore from Santa Barbara hides the massive Painted Cave: Channel Islands National Park’s deepest (and darkest) secret!
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Top 7 Outdoor Activities in Santa Barbara, California
From sipping wine to sea cave kayaking, enjoy the warm sun and sea breeze all year long with these seven outdoor activities in Santa Barbara!
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How NOT to Plan a Rock Climbing Trip: Your #1 Mistake
Every climber who has ever planned a rock climbing trip has made THIS mistake. Luckily, it’s easy to avoid if you follow these few tips!
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Top 5 Channel Islands Hikes for Wildflower Blooms
Find hills of bright yellow coreopsis, canyons filled with vivid monkeyflower, and purple bluffs of wild hyacinth on 5 Channel Islands hikes.
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Cost of Rock Climbing: Breakdown by Discipline
I calculated the total cost of rock climbing from getting started bouldering indoors to investing in a multi-pitch trad rack!
Anacapa Island Weather and Birds: Best Time of Year to Visit
Anacapa Island weather and bird nesting are the two things that will either make or break your experience in Channel Islands National Park.
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Best Views of Channel Islands National Park: Top 4 Vista Hikes
Just north of LA, cruise across the channel and hike through unique island ecosystems to the 4 best views of Channel Islands National Park!
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Whale Watching in Santa Barbara: A Complete Guide
Find everything you need to know about whale watching in Santa Barbara: which species visit, when to see them, and how to see more whales!
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