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We had only planned to spend one day in Glacier National Park, however due to a "grizzly problem" every single trail in the park (except for one very steep one-which wasn't possible with my ankle) was either closed or under hiking restrictions.
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We were supposed to spend the first night of our two week camping road trip in Whistler, British Columbia. After a beautiful drive up the Sea to Sky Highway, we rolled into town were excited to learn a downhill mountain bike competition was in full gear and a triathlon was to be held the following day.
Read MoreSpending two weeks road tripping and camping through the Canadian Rockies was both memorable in terms of the sights and experiences but also in the great learning moments. The conditions of our trip did not make things so easy - inclement weather, questionably advertised campsites, poisonous spiders - but, I'll tell you more about that next week.
Read MoreIf you follow me around the web, you've probably seen mentions of an epic camping road trip that has been in the planning stages for months now. Since that trip is just around the corner, I've been diving into my packing lists for what to bring. To be honest, the thought of packing enough safe gluten free food for two weeks of camping was a bit overwhelming. With a wilderness heavy yet somewhat flexible itinerary - I don't want to be dependent on buying much on the road other than fresh produce.
To remedy my overwhelmed feelings, I put together a quick worksheet to break it down for me. I made a section for each day of our trip, where we would be, if it was a travel day, and included a line each for three meals and a snack. While I don't intend to bring the list with me and cook by it - it did help to get an idea of how much I need to pack. I also opted to repeat each meal at least twice, which I think will make both the purchasing of food and packing much easier.
I should also mention that we (my husband and I) are car camping. We'll have plenty of amenities available to us and packing space is not an issue. In my mind, that means there's no reason to eat freeze dried food for two weeks straight. I've tried to create a menu and packing list that reflects how we eat at home, albeit with less fresh produce (which during these high harvesting days is pretty much what we eat). We do plan to buy plenty along the way and will also keep one cooler filled with ice to keep special treats like cheese, non-dairy milk, and the occasional slice of bacon. Since we're driving over an international boarder, I'll be buying all the fresh produce and animal products after we're across to ensure we don't have any issues at the border.
To share with you, I've broken the list up by meal and also included the types of dishes we plan to make. The entire list is gluten free, there's only one optional dairy item, and with just a few little exceptions it's also mostly vegan.
Before heading to Cadaqués, my husband and I had two things not going very well for us; my still-healing-from-an-injury-ankle was swollen and our camera had died. While we couldn’t do much about my ankle, other than skip our planned Pyrenees hikes, we figured we could purchase another camera to get us through the rest of the trip and head to the coast a day earlier than planned.
Read MoreJust a short day trip from Anchorage, the city of Whittier has only one access point by land - through a two and half mile tunnel. It's the second longest highway tunnel in North America, only one lane wide, and is mixed use - for both road vehicles and rail.
Read MoreJennifer is a writer and travel enthusiast based in the Sacramento area of Northern California. She has recently given in to the insatiable urge to wander and shares her photos and experiences over on her blog, People + Places + Things. Jennifer has also authored several travel guide apps and creates content for online and print publications.
Stay somewhere comfortable
Deciding where and how you’ll catch some zzzzz’s while you’re visiting a national park is very important and one of the first things we tackle when planning a trip. Do you want to camp and sleep under the stars? What about a nice hotel inside the park? Or perhaps a small rustic cabin in the woods nearby?
Whatever offers you and yours the most comfort and an opportunity for some down time is often the best choice. You’ll be happy to have a place to rest and recover after long days full of hiking, exploring and sightseeing.
During our drive down the West Coast of the South Island of New Zealand, we stopped to take a short hike out to Fox Glacier. Perhaps one of the most fascinating things about this glacier is that ends in a lush green rainforest which makes the beautiful blues in the ice stand out even more.
Read MoreThat camping trip to Lopez Island seems to have become a catalyst for change in the creative side of my life. Prior to the trip, I was fortunate enough to partner with Bob's Red Mill to produce a series of camping recipes that we shot for while on the island. I also decided to shoot some video with my trusty Canon S100 camera - thinking that this time I would actually get my act together and edit it into my first trip video.
Read MoreWould you have guessed that this amazing view can be seen alongside the road if I didn't include the text on top of the image? I'd imagine it's quite possible you still don't believe me - blogger trickery you might be thinking to yourself.
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