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camping • biking • paddling • trail running • attempting to climb

amateur naturalist

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At the end of September I made my first trip to Shenandoah National Park. As someone who loves waterfalls, obviously I had to do the Cedar Run-Whiteoak Circuit.

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#hiking #solohiking #waterfall #nature #Shenandoah #nationalparks #Virginia #runnersofbluesky #trailrunning #runsky
November 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Come explore Pisgah National Forest with me for a quick solo camping weekend

youtu.be/_aJnVnvTFyY

#outdoors #NorthCarolina #WNC #camping #solocamping #hiking #solohiking #waterfall #nature #Pisgah #carcamping
Cedar Rock Falls in Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina
November 1, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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I need to do this more often.

Kayaking on the Lower Green in Saluda, North Carolina

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#outdoors #NorthCarolina #WNC #paddling #kayaking #kayak #whitewater #adventure
October 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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I spent 2 days in Grindelwald (but easily could’ve spent 2 weeks). Day 1 I visited Grindelwald Glacier Canyon, and day 2 I visited Jungfraujoch, but there is so much more to do here.

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#Grindelwald #Switzerland #travel #mountains #Alps #Jungfrau #Jungfraujoch #SwissAlps
October 19, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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I recently took my first camping trip to Shenandoah National Park. I saw lots of wildlife (especially White-tailed Deer), some great summit views, and waterfalls.

#Shenandoah #nationalparks #camping #solocamping #hiking #waterfall #outdoors #solohiking #herps #nature #landscape #Virginia
Either Eastern Ratsnake (Pantherophis alleghaniensis) or Gray Ratsnake (Pantherophis spiloides) Upper White Oak Falls, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia Hawksbill Summit, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia Dark Hollow Falls, Shenandoah National Park, Virginia
October 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
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I had one week to spend in Italy, and a lot to do. I tried to split my time between seeing the historical architecture and hiking in the Dolomites. Check out the latest vlog to see how I ended up organizing my itinerary.
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#landscape #travel #Dolomites #Dolomiti #Italy #hiking
October 5, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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Col de la Puina is not nearly as popular as other hikes in the Dolomites like Tre Cime di Lavaredo, but it does have some amazing mountain views.

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#outdoors #nature #landscape #travel #hiking #Dolomites #Dolomiti #mountains
September 28, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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I’m excited to share I'm now an ambassador (unpaid, volunteer) for @inaturalist.bsky.social ! In honor of this, here are a few of my fave observations I've made on my adventures 🦋

#iNaturalist #nature #citizenscience #biodiversity #naturalist #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography
recently emerged Luna Moth 2 Copperhead snakes mating Atlantic Ghost Crab Gold Dust Day Gecko
September 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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For my first day in the Dolomites, I hiked Cadini di Misurina and Tre Cime di Lavaredo (both were stunning).

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#outdoors #nature #landscape #travel #hiking #Dolomites #Dolomiti #TreCime #mountains
September 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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I had 4 days to spend in Cusco, Peru, and way too many things to do. Here’s how I ended up planning my itinerary -

Day 1 - Humantay Lake
Day 2 - Machu Picchu
Day 3 - Sacsayhuaman
Day 4 - Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley

youtu.be/v16Hsmt5Coc

#Peru #travel #AndesMountains #Inca #Cusco
September 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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I wanted a frame bag for bikepacking, but custom fit bikepacking bags aren’t the most budget friendly option, so I decided to go the MYOG route, and sew my own.

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#bikesky #myog #sewing #bikepacking #diy #craftsky
August 31, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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I saved the most difficult trek for last. Rainbow Mountain and Red Valley are higher than I’ve ever been before. The summit of Rainbow Mountain sits at 16,522', well over 2,000' past the highest point I had been previously.
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#Peru #travel #andesmountains #rainbowmountain #hiking
August 24, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Hiking is a very rewarding hobby, but there are a few beginner hiking tips I wish I had known before I started. Check out this week’s video for 10 tips

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#outdoors #hiking #solohiking #smokymountains #greatsmokymountains #landscape #nature #waterfall
August 17, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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I've been loving the Shark 3 for all my paddling adventures this summer, but my biggest complaint about it is how bulky it is. Which is why I'm so excited to try the Vortex Pro. For this week’s video I compare both pumps, and give my recommendation.
youtu.be/iMP_vPsBCqs
#paddleboarding #waterfall
August 10, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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We spent most of our time in Peru taking day trips from Cusco to other areas, however, from the time we did spend in Cusco, my absolute favorite thing we did was visit Sacsayhuaman.

youtu.be/42XLm8K35UA

#Peru #travel #Inca #Sacsayhuaman #Cusco
August 3, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Machu Picchu.

The whole reason we (and many others) decided to go to Peru in the first place.

youtu.be/y7LnWDKMGnI

#Peru #travel #machupicchu #landscape #andesmountains #Inca
July 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Italy 💚🤍❤️
The history and architecture here is awesome, but my favorite days we spent here were definitely the ones in the mountains. I love the jagged peaks and alpine meadows.

#outdoors #nature #landscape #travel #hiking #dolomites #dolomiti #trecime
July 16, 2025 at 9:37 AM
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I love paddle boarding, but my least favorite part about it is inflating my board by hand. That’s why I’m so excited to finally have an electric pump. You can use code alwaysadventuring for 15% off at Outdoor Master if you would like one for yourself
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#paddleboarding
July 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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One of the top things I wanted to do on my trip to Peru was the trek to Humantay Lake. I struggled hard on this hike due to the elevation, but I’m so glad I made it to the lake, it was absolutely stunning

youtu.be/R7-a5UjSAaM

#Peru #HumantayLake #outdoors #nature #landscape #hiking #travel
July 6, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Just got back from my first ever fastpacking trip. My body is still sore, but my brain is already planning my next adventure.

#running #runnersofbluesky #trailrunning #fastpacking #runsky #camping #solocamping #tennessee #appalachiantrail #greatsmokymountains #nationalparks #smokymountains
July 2, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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The original plan was to go bikepacking.

But, due to a rookie mistake (always test your new gear), that didn’t quite work out. Plan B was to go mountain biking in Pisgah for the first time

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#pisgah #mountainbiking #mtb #bikesky #outdoors #NorthCarolina #WNC
July 1, 2025 at 12:26 PM
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Things I planned on for my most recent camping trip - waterfalls, hiking, and paddle boarding

Things I did not plan on - rain for 2 days straight

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#pisgah #outdoors #nature #NorthCarolina #WNC #hiking #camping #solocamping #waterfall #landscape #solohiking #carcamping
Upper Whitewater Falls in North Carolina
June 22, 2025 at 1:21 PM
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On the last day of my trip I stopped in Pisgah to hike a classic hike that I somehow had not been to, Looking Glass Rock. This had everything I love about hiking in the Appalachians.

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#pisgah #lookingglassrock #outdoors #nature #NorthCarolina #WNC #solohiking #hiking #camping
June 15, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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While solo car camping at Gorges State Park in North Carolina I was met with a lot of rain. And what else is there to do during a rainy camping trip but to well, hike in the rain!

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#outdoors #nature #northcarolina #wnc #solocamping #waterfall #hiking #rainbowfalls #camping
June 8, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Peru took my breath away ❤️🤍❤️

Figuratively and literally 😅

#peru #humantaylake #machupicchu #sacsayhuaman #rainbowmountain #travel
June 3, 2025 at 12:23 PM