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🧭 37 states | 🏞️ 13 NPs | 🚗 >36,500 miles driven 🏔️ Road-tripping, adventurous couple with 2 dogs https://witheachmile.com/welcome/

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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · Nov 18

Hi Bluesky! 👋 We're Minerva & Samuel. We love exploring the US whenever we’re not working our 9-to-5s.

We’re not full-time travelers, but we make the most of the time we have. If you’re into hiking, road trips & National Parks, stick around. Excited to see what this space is all about!

#travel

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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 2d

Most people come to #IndianaDunesNationalPark for the beaches and dunes, but the Great Marsh Trail shows off the park’s quieter wetland side. A peaceful 1.3-mile #hike perfect for families, dogs, and birdwatching 🌿

#NationalParks #Indiana #TravelBloggersCommunity #Travel

Hiking the Great Marsh Trail: Birdwatching & Wetland Wildlife at Indiana Dunes NP

Explore the Great Marsh Trail at Indiana Dunes National Park—an easy, dog-friendly 1.3-mile loop perfect for birdwatching, wildlife, and peaceful wetland views.

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Travel Bugs World ✈️🐞🌏 @travelbugsworld.bsky.social · 8d

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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 4d

Hey there! We’re Minerva and Sam. We road trip with our two pups, explore National Parks, and share what those adventures really look like—muddy trails, crowds, and all—at witheachmile.com 🏞️

#TravelBloggersCommunity #TravelBlogShare #MeetAndGreet

With Each Mile

Minerva, Sam, and their pups, Toby & Lily, share their hikes, road trips, and travel tips as they balance 9-to-5 jobs with a love for adventure.

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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 20d

Thank you!

It really is such a gorgeous spot! We loved the mix of Lake Michigan, the dunes, and Chicago in the background! 🏙️

Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 20d

Ah good catch! Thanks for pointing that out! Definitely not a sea turtle in Lake Michigan 🤦‍♂️ A painted turtle makes a lot more sense.

Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 21d

Totally understand 😢 We really wish things were different too. Still, we hope you get to enjoy the Peninsula (again) one day!

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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 21d

Hurricane Ridge is a favorite of ours! 💚

We spent a morning hiking part of the Grand Valley Trail just off Obstruction Point Road and then caught sunset from the Hurricane Ridge parking lot. We loved it all. The mountain views were stunning ⛰️

We wrote a post about it if you want to check it out:

Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park: Scenic Drive, Best Hikes & Sunset Views

Discover Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park — stunning mountain views, scenic hikes, and tips for the best times to visit, drive, and explore.

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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 21d

Thanks! We were lucky to watch some baby whales swim by while we were there! 🐳

Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 21d

Appreciate it! The hike is short, but the coastal views are stunning. We even got lucky and spotted a few whales while we were there 🐳

Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 21d

Thanks! It really was one of those moments you never forget 💚

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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 21d

Awesome photo!

Yeah, the boardwalk can feel a bit wobbly! We brought our two small dogs with us and had to watch their little legs carefully so no feet slipped through 😅

Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 21d

I’m glad you enjoyed the photos! That hike (and the PNW in general) completely stole our hearts, too ❤️ And seeing the whales was amazing 🐳

Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 21d

A quick 1-mile #hike, 270 stairs, #LakeMichigan, Chicago in the distance, and a baby sea turtle 🐢 A perfect little stop in #IndianaDunesNationalpark to stretch your legs 🥾

See what we discovered on the #DuneSuccessionTrail!

#NationalParks #Indiana #travel #TravelBloggersCommunity #Travel

Dune Succession Trail Guide: The Best View & Tips for the 270 Stairs

Climb the Dune Succession Trail at Indiana Dunes National Park. Get tips for tackling the stairs, enjoy stunning lake views & discover the history of the dunes.

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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 23d

Cape Flattery is a short hike with some amazing views 🐳

📸 August 2024

#hiking #washington #pnw #nature #photography #travel #olympicpeninsula #capeflattery

Minerva stands on the observation dock of Miracle Point at Cape Flattery. Blue skies and Pacific Ocean can be seen in the background alongside giant sea stacks.

Tatoosh Island, with its iconic lighthouse and grassy cliffs, seen through the branches of a tree at Cape Flattery. The bright blue ocean sparkles under clear skies, enhancing the rugged coastal beauty.

Minerva, Samuel and their dogs Toby and Lily snuggle under a thermal blanket at the Observation Deck of Cape Flattery.

A cove at Cape Flattery with rugged cliffs topped by evergreen trees. A baby gray whale is surfacing near the rocky shoreline, with its spout visible amidst the crashing waves.

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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 26d

Check out our first-timers guide to the Hall of Mosses!

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Hall of Mosses – A First-Timer’s Guide to Exploring the Trail

Discover everything you need for your first hike on the Hall of Mosses Trail in Olympic National Park — tips on parking, trail length, and what to expect.

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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · 26d

Hiking through the Hall of Mosses in Olympic National 🥾🌲

📸 August 2024

#photography #scape #olympicnationalpark #nationalparks #hiking #pnw #moss #woods #hallofmosses

A person wearing a red sweater walks along a trail surrounded by lush greenery in the Hall of Mosses at Olympic National Park. Towering moss-covered trees and ferns create a dense, vibrant rainforest atmosphere.

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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · Sep 5

Rialto Beach, Olympic National Park

📸 July 2024

#Photography #Landscape #Scape #nature #nationalparks #olympicnationalpark #pnw

A view from the gravel and sand of Rialto Beach, dominated by a foreground of massive, gnarled driftwood logs. In the middle ground, two tall, bare tree trunks stand against the gray ocean, and in the distance, the iconic, fog-shrouded sea stacks of James Island are visible.

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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · Sep 5

Part 3 of our Last Summer in the #PNW newsletter series is here!

We explored Hurricane Ridge & Obstruction Point in #OlympicNationalPark, trading beaches & rainforests for time in the #mountains ⛰️

Check it out & subscribe for the rest of the series!

#TravelBloggersCommunity #Travel #NationalParks

Exploring the Olympic Mountains – PNW Series, Pt. 3

Join us for Part 3 of our PNW series as we explore Hurricane Ridge’s epic sunsets and drive Washington’s ‘scariest road’ to Obstruction Point.

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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · Sep 3

Second and Third Beach don’t allow pups, but First Beach in La Push is dog (and off-leash) friendly!

Explore First Beach Leash-Free!

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First Beach La Push: Off-Leash Dog Adventures on the Olympic Coast

Discover First Beach in La Push, WA — a rare off-leash dog-friendly spot on the Olympic Coast with moody skies, driftwood, and dramatic sea stacks.

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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · Sep 3

Exploring First Beach, La Push, Off-Leash with our pups 🐾

📸 July 2024

#lapush #dogtravel #nature #photography #travel #pnw #pacificnorthwest #olympicpeninsula #washington #firstbeach

Two small dogs, Toby and Lily, sitting on a large piece of driftwood on the off-leash section of First Beach in La Push, Washington, with the ocean and sea stacks behind them.

Two small off-leash dogs, Toby and Lily, sitting on a large, intricate piece of driftwood on First Beach in La Push, Washington, with the shoreline and evergreen trees in the distance.

Small off-leash dog, Toby, standing on driftwood on the sandy First Beach in La Push, Washington with the Pacific Ocean and sea stacks in the background.

A person from behind walking along the sandy and pebbled shoreline of First Beach in La Push, Washington, with two small off-leash dogs exploring nearby.

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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · Sep 2

Last week we shared Part 2 of our 'Last Summer in the #PNW' series exploring Olympic’s rainforests & the edge of the U.S. You can check it out here, and subscribe to follow along with the rest of the series.

#TravelBloggersCommunity #Travel #olympicnationalpark #nationalparks #olympicpeninsula

Olympic’s Rainforests & the Edge of the US – PNW Series, Pt. 2

Explore Olympic’s mossy rainforests, Cape Flattery’s cliffs, and Shi Shi Beach on our PNW adventure. Trails, views, and tips inside!

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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · Aug 21

Hurricane Ridge sunset, Olympic National Park ⛰️

📸 August 2024

#travel #mountains #hiking #pnw #olympicnationalpark #olympicpeninsula #hurricaneridge #photography #explore #washington #nature #sunset #sunsetphotography #nationalparks

A breathtaking image of a vibrant sunset over the Olympic Mountains, with the sun's warm glow illuminating the evergreen trees and highlighting the distant peaks of Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park.

Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · Aug 20

If you’re planning a trip, we wrote up our guide with tips + photos:

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Rialto Beach, WA: Dog-Friendly Guide, Tips & What to Expect

Discover Rialto Beach in Washington with our dog-friendly guide. Learn how to get there, what to expect, tips for visiting with pets, and where to stay nearby.

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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · Aug 20

Rialto Beach, Olympic National Park 🌊

📸 August 2024

#rialtobeach #nature #beach #beachhike #hike #travel #olympicnationalpark #olympicpeninsula #nationalparks #pnw #pacificnorthwest #washingtoncoast

A close-up view of smooth gray stones covering the shoreline at Rialto Beach, Olympic National Park, with misty waves rolling in under an overcast sky.

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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · Aug 15

After 1.5 weeks of beaches and rainforests last year, we explored the mountains of #HurricaneRidge with a morning #hike & sunset-filled evening 🏔️

We shared our day on our blog!

#TravelBloggersCommunity #Travel #olympicnationalpark #nationalparks #olympicpeninsula #washington #pnw #pacificnorthwest

Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park: Scenic Drive, Best Hikes & Sunset Views

Discover Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park — stunning mountain views, scenic hikes, and tips for the best times to visit, drive, and explore.

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