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  • 10 ways to celebrate Halloween safely in these strange times
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    10 ways to celebrate Halloween safely in these strange times

    Byuser October 8, 2020July 8, 2021

    This will be a different Halloween experience with virtual or socially distant outdoor costume parades, face coverings, socially distant trick or treating, frequent hand washing and the necessity to sanitize treats, if trick or treating is allowed at all

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  • Fall road trip: exploring Utah’s Grand Staircase
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    Fall road trip: exploring Utah’s Grand Staircase

    Byuser October 1, 2020July 6, 2021

    We’re looking at the famous tall, red and pink hued Hoodoo rock formations in Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah

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  • Hemp blend socks from Royal Robbins
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    Hemp blend socks from Royal Robbins

    Byuser September 29, 2020July 16, 2021

    We walk and hike a lot, and like socks that are lightweight, wick away moisture and don’t bunch up inside our shoes.

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  • Coffee on the go from Wacaco
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    Coffee on the go from Wacaco

    Byuser September 29, 2020July 16, 2021

    Whether you’re on a road trip, camping or around the house, you can enjoy your favorite flavors of coffee with these products from Wacaco. Just bring your own grounds and hot water.

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  • Sailing the BVI: stopping for lobsters in Anegada on a chartered catamaran
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    Sailing the BVI: stopping for lobsters in Anegada on a chartered catamaran

    Byuser September 25, 2020February 13, 2024

    We’ve been sailing around the BVI on a chartered catamaran. We sail to Anegada for the lobsters as well as the beautiful empty, wind-swept beaches

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  • A bucket list in the U.S. that few take
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    A bucket list in the U.S. that few take

    Byuser September 24, 2020July 10, 2021

    With cruises and many trips canceled, national parks have been jammed, but not on the Colorado River deep in the Grand Canyon.

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  • 12 must-haves for gearing up for a fall outdoor adventure
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    12 must-haves for gearing up for a fall outdoor adventure

    Byuser September 17, 2020July 16, 2021

    This fall, with remote work and school, many families are taking the opportunity for a fall getaway focused on the outdoors where we feel safest. The right gear will help keep you comfortable — and confident — on your adventures.

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  • Better and best: Thoughts on our last day rafting the Grand Canyon
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    Better and best: Thoughts on our last day rafting the Grand Canyon

    Byuser September 16, 2020July 16, 2021

    Everyone is glad to have been unplugged from the news for a week, didn’t mind the mitigations that are the result of the Pandemic and are genuinely glad to be here

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  • Three waterfalls in one day in the Grand Canyon!
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    Three waterfalls in one day in the Grand Canyon!

    Byuser September 16, 2020July 16, 2021

    The first waterfall on the agenda is Elves Chasm, requiring a difficult, steep hike and scrambling over rocks and boulders. “But definitely worth it when we got there”

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  • Big rapids, beautiful waterfalls: Day 4 of our raft trip down the Grand Canyon
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    Big rapids, beautiful waterfalls: Day 4 of our raft trip down the Grand Canyon

    Byuser September 15, 2020July 16, 2021

    We navigate more than two dozen rapids including “the big three,” starting the day with Hance Rapid, which drops 30 feet over its length; Hermit with its 10 consecutive “haystick” waves, and Crystal rated a 10

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  • Day 3 in the Grand Canyon: tragic crash site, fun on the Little Colorado River
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    Day 3 in the Grand Canyon: tragic crash site, fun on the Little Colorado River

    Byuser September 15, 2020July 16, 2021

    The hot hike is soon forgotten. We all consider how privileged we are to be playing in a place few Grand Canyon visitors ever see – the Little Colorado River

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  • Day 2 in the Grand Canyon: exploring the “ancients,” a dubious crowd estimate and birthday cake!
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    Day 2 in the Grand Canyon: exploring the “ancients,” a dubious crowd estimate and birthday cake!

    Byuser September 14, 2020July 16, 2021

    I sit up in my sleeping bag and look around. We are steps from the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon. The light on the multi-hued rock—pink, orange, brown is spectacular as the sun comes up

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  • Rafting the Grand Canyon with Western River Expeditions
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    Rafting the Grand Canyon with Western River Expeditions

    Byuser September 14, 2020June 29, 2023

    We are diverse group of 32 (not including four guides) on this seven-day rafting adventure in the Grand Canyon, from across the country and generations.

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  • Tips for the first time RVers this fall
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    Tips for the first time RVers this fall

    Byuser September 10, 2020June 28, 2023

    Because of COVID, plus the desire to get outside safely with your own bathroom and kitchen, many Americans are turning to RVing

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  • SO MANY CHOICES FOR FALL GETAWAYS
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    SO MANY CHOICES FOR FALL GETAWAYS

    Byuser September 10, 2020July 8, 2021

    This fall, with many schools, starting with remote learning and parents working from home, there is an unprecedented opportunity for a family road trip

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  • A hike to remember: North Rim of the Grand Canyon
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    A hike to remember: North Rim of the Grand Canyon

    Byuser September 1, 2020July 16, 2021

    After a five-mile hike, we’re sitting on a rock taking in the panoramic view from the North Rim of the Grand Canyon

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  • Bryce Canyon National Park: Hoodoo you think you’re feeling?
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    Bryce Canyon National Park: Hoodoo you think you’re feeling?

    Byuser August 30, 2020July 16, 2021

    Hoodoos actually have eroded out of cliffs, forming thin walls of rock called fins.Isn’t nature amazing?! Here at Bryce Canyon we are at the top of what is famously called “The Grand Staircase”

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  • Taking the kids: To a museum safely
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    Taking the kids: To a museum safely

    Byuser August 27, 2020July 10, 2021

    Many museums have reopened during the pandemic with restrictions, while many remain shuttered but with excellent virtual programming

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  • YOU NEVER KNOW WHERE A SUMMER JOB WILL LEAD
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    YOU NEVER KNOW WHERE A SUMMER JOB WILL LEAD

    Byuser August 24, 2020July 5, 2021

    I last rafted the Grand Canyon 40 years ago on a trip where we paddled, following the guide’s shouted directions. I was glad for the opportunity to go again, confident that we could raft safely and stay healthy with Western River’s comprehensive COVID-19 mitigation plan

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  • Family dynamics, safety concerns upend pandemic gatherings
    Destinations | Families & Groups | Pandemic Family Travel | Weekly Column

    Family dynamics, safety concerns upend pandemic gatherings

    Byuser August 20, 2020December 5, 2021

    When it comes to big multi-generational families, not everyone is on the same page about what they should do to protect themselves and others, wearing masks, social distancing and washing hands frequently.

    Read More Family dynamics, safety concerns upend pandemic gatheringsContinue

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