47 Parks
About a month ago I bought Carnation powdered milk. It was an impulse buy while I meandered down the baking aisle one late Sunday evening. My thought process: “I should give this a try before my trip.” Yet each morning after grabbing my Honey Bunches of Oats, I purposefully reach for my deliciously cold soy … Read more
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A lot of people have been asking me, “What will you do?”
The easy answer is: hike, rock climb, snorkel, watch wildlife, kayak, go caving, attend ranger-led tours, and simply explore.
Yet I assume that most people mean, “What will you do when you’re not doing adventurous things?”
So I’ve come up with a list:… Read more
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Yep, that’s my MyPod. I put a down payment on it today and am super stoked to almost own my new home-away-from-home. It’s not as roomy as my current apartment, but I have adequate head space, a comfy mattress, AC, and an entertainment system. What more could a girl ask for? This lil’ bad boy … Read more
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Though tempting to overlook, the financial sustainability of a year-long road trip is of utmost importance. Gas, campsites, cell service, and health insurance all cost money. And let’s not forget food. Food is quite essential. I’ll definitely need to consume some calories while hiking, climbing, and simply living. So, one can conclude that money is … Read more
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Apparently visiting all of the 47 national parks within the continental U.S. isn’t an original idea. I assumed that others had attempted this journey before and decided to do some recon to support my suspicions.
47 Parks
So there’s this amazing invention called teardrop trailers. I’ve contemplated sleeping in a tent for months and it definitely isn’t as appealing as this:
Cute, cozy, and – yes – much safer than nylon. The fun part? Rainy days will be quite enjoyable as I relax with a cup of Via coffee and a good … Read more
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I purchased three books today. Take a look!
These will serve as my all-inclusive resources throughout my journey. Whether it’s using the atlas when I’ve lost cell reception, or finding the best hidden hiking trails at Congagree, I’ll be all set! It’s time to start scouring the pages of these priceless books and doing my … Read more
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In less than 20 minutes, I ran over 35 different numbers through my head. Budgets, bank accounts, gasoline, miles, and other glorious concepts related to my (tentative) journey are still fluttering around my brain. It seems more real somehow, put down on paper. Looking at expenses make this pipe dream seem somewhat more realistic and … Read more
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It started as the tiniest thought – a kernel of an idea that sat in my mind for more than three weeks. I’m not even sure how it first began, really. Was it after I visited Zion, marveling at the majesty and grandeur of the red sandstone bluffs? Was it during my drive through the … Read more