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  • Bend to Crater Lake
    Hiking,  Road Trips

    Bend to Crater Lake National Park Road Trip

    December 3, 2024 /

    The drive from Bend to Crater Lake National Park via Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway is one of the most beautiful road trips in Oregon. Breathtaking views of the Cascade volcanoes, pristine lakes bordering the byway, and of course, stunning hikes surrounding the deepest lake in the United States - Crater Lake. A Bend to Crater Lake road trip is a must for your Oregon Bucket List.

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    Nicole Jordan

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    Road Trip to Joshua Tree National Park from Los Angeles

    January 1, 2024
    Highway 395 from Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite

    Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite Road Trip

    April 3, 2023
    Garnet Lake one of the best hikes in Mammoth Lakes

    Best Hikes in Mammoth Lakes

    April 9, 2023
  • Backpacking Kauai. Kalalau Trail, Napali Coast, Hawaii
    Backpacking,  Hiking

    Backpacking Kauai: Napali Coast to Kalalau Beach

    February 23, 2024 /

    With more than 250 nights of backcountry wilderness camping under my belt, it means a lot when I say that camping at Kalalau Beach is one of my favorite places I’ve camped in the whole world. (And what if I told you I’m not really a beach person?!) That’s just how magical backpacking Kauai was. When I think back to hiking the Kalalalu Trail along the Napali Coast and camping on Kalalau Beach I still get goosebumps. The breathtaking views were non-stop as we hiked the 22 miles of rugged coastline alongside lush green mountains that rise high above the bright blue waters of the Pacific Ocean. Best of all,…

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    Trekking Cerro Castillo Circuit

    April 10, 2023
    Stunning views on the Salkantay Trek without a guide

    Hiking the Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu Without a Guide

    April 10, 2023

    Backpacking for Beginners; Planning Your First Backpacking Trip

    February 10, 2023
  • Hiking,  Road Trips

    Road Trip to Joshua Tree National Park from Los Angeles

    January 1, 2024 /

    Replace bustling traffic and city lights with tranquil desert scenery where the Milky Way lights the night sky and where your biggest roadblock is a desert tortoise crossing. A road trip to Joshua Tree National Park from Los Angeles is the perfect day trip, weekend getaway, or full-week vacation! From scenic drives and wildlife viewing to hiking up peaks or strolling among the boulders, Joshua Tree National Park offers exploration opportunities for all. With the abundant wildlife, native and recent history, unique geology, and breathtaking landscapes it’s no wonder Joshua Tree National Park is a bucket list destination for many. Where is Joshua Tree National Park? Joshua Tree National Park…

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    Backpacking Kauai. Kalalau Trail, Napali Coast, Hawaii

    Backpacking Kauai: Napali Coast to Kalalau Beach

    February 23, 2024

    Backpacking for Beginners; Planning Your First Backpacking Trip

    February 10, 2023
    Diablo Lake Vista Point on a Seattle to North Cascades National Park road trip

    Seattle to North Cascades National Park Road Trip

    May 29, 2023
  • Prickly pear cactus looking out on Courthouse Butte on an easy hike in Sedona, Arizona
    Hiking

    8 Easy Hikes in Sedona, Arizona

    December 16, 2023 /

    With red sandstone buttes, spires, and mesa rock formations filling the scenery and mountains spanning the horizon, it’s no wonder Sedona is such a special destination. Luckily, due to the relatively level landscape surrounding the small city, there are many easy hikes in Sedona, Arizona! Because of this, Sedona is also a great spot for first-time solo hikers! So it’s pretty easy for all visitors to enjoy their time in Sedona while immersing themselves in the beautiful landscape of Red Rock Country. Where is Sedona? Sedona is a beautiful city located in central Arizona, surrounded by Coconino National Forest. It’s about a two-hour drive north of Phoenix and an hour’s…

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    Backpacking for Beginners; Planning Your First Backpacking Trip

    February 10, 2023
    Highway 395 from Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite

    Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite Road Trip

    April 3, 2023
    Yosemite to Lake Tahoe Road Trip

    Yosemite to Lake Tahoe Road Trip

    March 21, 2023
  • Nicole Jordan standing in front of giant sequoias on the Majestic Mountain Loop Yosemite to Sequoia National Park road trip
    Hiking,  Road Trips

    Yosemite to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Road Trip

    August 31, 2023 /

    If you’re looking for the ultimate way to explore California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, then a Yosemite to Sequoia National Park road trip is a bucket list adventure. Also known as the Majestic Mountain Loop, you’ll find yourself wandering among the giant sequoias, winding your way through the vast landscapes of Kings Canyon, then admiring the glacier-carved granite valley of Yosemite National Park. For the past six years, I’ve guided backpacking and camping trips throughout these parks. Here are some of my favorite spots to explore and all the details you need to plan your Yosemite to Sequoia National Park trip! What is the distance from Yosemite to Sequoia National Park? The drive…

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    Yosemite Falls on the 4 Day Yosemite Itinerary

    The Ultimate 4 Day Yosemite Itinerary

    May 25, 2023
    Highway 395 from Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite

    Mammoth Lakes to Yosemite Road Trip

    April 3, 2023

    Road Trip to Joshua Tree National Park from Los Angeles

    January 1, 2024
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Nicole Jordan hiking and backpacking guide

Nicole Jordan

Backpacking Guide, International Trip Leader, Writer, Photographer, Avid Adventurer & Guacamole Connoisseur

  • Bend to Crater Lake
    Bend to Crater Lake National Park Road Trip
  • Backpacking Kauai. Kalalau Trail, Napali Coast, Hawaii
    Backpacking Kauai: Napali Coast to Kalalau Beach
  • Salar de Uyuni Night stargazing tour in Bolivia, Nicole Jordan
    Salar de Uyuni Night Stargazing Tour
  • Lake Titicaca from the shores of Copacabana, Bolivia
    Exploring Lake Titicaca in Copacabana, Bolivia
  • Road Trip to Joshua Tree National Park from Los Angeles

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