Category Archives: Hiking

An 8-night trip to Costa Rica all planned for you

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Brad Christensen

One of our long-time WW followers asked us to put together a Costa Rica Itinerary for him.  Planning something like that sounded like way more fun than everything else I’m supposed to be doing, so here I am, dedicating my … Continue reading →

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The Grand Teton

Posted on October 8, 2015 by Brad Christensen

I spent several weeks of every childhood summer in the Targhee National Forest in the shadow of the three peaks of the Tetons. Countless evenings I watched, transfixed, as the setting sun cast a warm orange glow on the sharp granite … Continue reading →

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Manventure: The Great Amazon River Raft Race (And Machu Picchu)

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Brad Christensen

I’ve made it no secret that I’m an avid follower of the ArtofManliness.com blog, and I find no shame in saying that I’m always working on my manliness.  If you follow the blog, you know there’s far more to it … Continue reading →

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Flights to Hawaii for a Quarter of the Cost

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Brad Christensen

I admit…. I’m guilty and I’m here to eat crow. For the more than three years we’ve been running this blog, I’ve had only one frustration – that far too many people believe that travel should consist of going to … Continue reading →

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6 Must See Places in Yellowstone

Posted on October 2, 2013 by wpengine

Yellowstone is a must see destination for everyone.  It is on your bucket list somewhere.  Instead of focusing on the easy places everyone knows about, these are 6 lesser known places that are still Must-See locations. 1. Firehole Swimming Area … Continue reading →

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Puerto Rico for the Adrenaline Junkie

Posted on January 16, 2013 by wpengine

If your ideal vacation requires death-defying adventures and adrenaline pumping action, Puerto Rico offers a variety of activities that will get your heart racing. From zip lining and mountain climbing to scuba diving and surfing, explore the exhilarating Puerto Rico … Continue reading →

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My Fight with Mount Kilimanjaro

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Brad Christensen

A few months ago I wrote a guest post for friends of ours at www.1000fights.com, an excellent travel blog for couples. I told the story of my fight with Mount Kilimanjaro.         -Brad  Her name, so utterly foreign yet bitterly familiar, … Continue reading →

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