3 Spectacular All-Season Day Hikes In Elk Island National Park

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While there are multiple hikes throughout the park, the three that I have selected to feature in this article are open year-round (though in the winter, it is recommended that you use snowshoes or cross-country skis rather than hiking boots!), and I have personally hiked them all at different times of the year.

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It's Rude to Keep An Adventure Waiting: Travel Advice, Tips, and Tricks

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The Anthrotorian has officially been around for more than a decade — since 2012, I have been writing about travel, culture, art, and history on this website. To celebrate this landmark birthday, I published a book, It’s Rude to Keep an Adventure Waiting: Travel Advice, Tips, and Tricks.

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8 Lakes to Jump Into in Jasper

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Are you in the mood for a spring or autumn polar dip? Looking for a nice cold swim after a long summer hike? Or were you just hoping to dip your feet into crisp glacier water?

Despite being fed by glaciers and icy cold, these crystal clear lakes are the perfect places to cool off on a hot summer day in the mountains. In Jasper — a mountain town in the Rocky Mountains in Canada — temperatures can head well above 30°C (86°F) in the summer.

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9 Photos That Will Make You Want to Visit Joshua Tree National Park

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Located just a few hours from Los Angeles, and a short drive from Palm Springs, Joshua Tree National Park is a popular destination for adventure-seekers and influencers alike.

This protected area is made up of rugged rocks, golden sand, cacti, and twisted Joshua Trees. The park is composed of both the Colorado Desert and the Mojave Desert, and is a stunningly beautiful, desolate place webbed with hiking trails that appear and disappear in the shifting sands.

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Hit The Beach! Your Guide to the Best Beaches in the USA

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Winters are long and cold, and I find myself dreaming of the beach for most of the year (who am I kidding, ALL of the year).

There are so many incredible tropical locations to explore in the world, but when the warm weather hits, the beaches in the US are well worth a visit.

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How To Plan a Trip

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I don’t know about you, but I am itching to be able to travel again, and with the end of COVID in sight, I am filling my coffee table with travel magazines and my bookshelves with travel guides — it’s time to start planning!

Whether you are dreaming of a one-week escape or a month-long adventure, planning a trip requires more than just buying plane tickets — especially if you want to make the most of your time.

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How to Plan a Staycation

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Vacations are looking a little different in 2020, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic grounding flights, closing borders, and shutting down festivals, shops, and tourist sites around the world.

But, that doesn’t mean that you can’t still have an amazing staycation right where you live! The key is to think about your staycation like you would your vacation — an escape from the everyday where you are going to explore, have adventures, and experience something new.

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