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    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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    Nicole Jordan

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    Delicate Arch, a can't miss spot on a Utah National Parks Road Trip

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    Hiking,  Road Trips

    Seattle to North Cascades National Park Road Trip

    May 29, 2023 /

    With glacier-capped mountains, lush green forests, and vast blue-green lakes, it’s no wonder why the North Cascades are known as the American Alps! And despite their immense beauty, the North Cascades are the least visited national park in Washington! Located in northern Washington state, the drive from Seattle to North Cascades National Park is only a couple hours making it the perfect day trip, weekend getaway, or summer vacation spot! With hikes ranging from mellow forest walks to steep backpacking trips, the North Cascades offer experiences for all outdoor lovers. How Far is North Cascades National Park from Seattle? The drive from Seattle to North Cascades National Park is less…

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    Backpacking Kauai. Kalalau Trail, Napali Coast, Hawaii

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  • Yosemite to Lake Tahoe Road Trip
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    Yosemite to Lake Tahoe Road Trip

    March 21, 2023 /

    Plan the ultimate Yosemite to Lake Tahoe Road Trip. With hot spots to local favorites, this guide will help you plan a bucket list road trip.

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  • Delicate Arch, a can't miss spot on a Utah National Parks Road Trip
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    Utah National Parks Road Trip Itinerary

    March 9, 2023 /

    Steep canyons, rushing rivers, narrow gorges, towering hoodoos, and large arches span Utah’s rugged sandstone landscape. Hues of red, orange, pink, and white create unique geological formations. A Utah National Parks road trip is a spectacular bucket list adventure. I’ve spent a lot of time over the past few years road-tripping and hiking through Utah’s National Parks. The striking scenery always leaves me speechless. And if you’re road-tripping solo, there are a lot of first-time-friendly solo hikes in Utah. From my top hiking recommendations to transport around the parks, here are all of my tips to help you plan the ultimate Utah National Parks road trip. Utah National Parks Road…

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Nicole Jordan

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

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    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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