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Hey there! My name is Hannah Smentkowski, I'm the photographer, writer, hiker, camper, and craft beer drinker of this blog!

Here, I share my travel, camping, and hiking tips to help anxious explorers get outdoors with confidence!

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The Best Tour in Tulum, Mexico That You've Never Even Heard Of

Hannah Smentkowski

40 minutes ago
9 min

The Best Tour in Tulum, Mexico That You've Never Even Heard Of

I spent roughly 3 weeks in Mexico, from Mexico City to Holbox Island to Tulum. During this time I had some insane adventures and some...

Everything You Need To Know To Go Solo Camping Like a Pro

Hannah Smentkowski

Mar 4
9 min

Everything You Need To Know To Go Solo Camping Like a Pro

Why in the hell would you want to go camping all alone in the big dark scary woods?! Because I like it, that's why! And if you love...

16 Easy Yoga Poses for Healthy Hikers and Backpackers

Hannah Smentkowski

Feb 18
9 min

16 Easy Yoga Poses for Healthy Hikers and Backpackers

Honestly, I don't think I really consider myself a "yogi", I feel like for that you have to be able to do the splits and hold a stretch...

Budget Car Camping 101: The Ultimate Guide to Sleeping in Your Car for Cheap

Hannah Smentkowski

Feb 4
9 min

Budget Car Camping 101: The Ultimate Guide to Sleeping in Your Car for Cheap

Almost everyone I know has had a fantasy of living out of a van for some period of their life or the badass Overlanding jeeps with the...

How to Avoid Some of the Worst Hiking Mistakes You Can Make

Hannah Smentkowski

Jan 21
6 min

How to Avoid Some of the Worst Hiking Mistakes You Can Make

For the most part, hiking is a very simple process, you find a trail, grab your water and hiking shoes and you're out the door. But...

6 Ways to Survive the Cold Winter Until the Next Camping Season

Hannah Smentkowski

Jan 7
5 min

6 Ways to Survive the Cold Winter Until the Next Camping Season

If you really want to secret to surviving winter it's super simple, just move to Southern California! Just kidding (sort of) but like...

The 10 Perfect Holiday Gifts that Hikers Actually Want!

Hannah Smentkowski

Dec 10, 2021
8 min

The 10 Perfect Holiday Gifts that Hikers Actually Want!

Finding the right gift for the outdoorsy person in your life can be extremely difficult, especially if they're like me and already own...

The 5 Coolest Small Towns in Colorado You Must Visit

Hannah Smentkowski

Nov 26, 2021
5 min

The 5 Coolest Small Towns in Colorado You Must Visit

When you first come to Colorado you’re probably hitting up the biggest most popular cities you’ve heard about like Denver, Vail, or...

The 6 Most Unique Colorado Bucketlist Experiences

Hannah Smentkowski

Nov 12, 2021
7 min

The 6 Most Unique Colorado Bucketlist Experiences

Without a doubt, Colorado is one of the most beautiful and sought-after travel destinations in the US. But while most people come to this...

The 5 Adventurous Colorado Towns You Cannot Miss For Your Next Trip

Hannah Smentkowski

Oct 29, 2021
8 min

The 5 Adventurous Colorado Towns You Cannot Miss For Your Next Trip

When most people imagine Colorado, they may think of hiking the Rocky Mountains or strolling along Denver's cityscape, but the most...

The Most Delicious Hike in Fort Collins, Colorado: The Fort Collins Brewery Trail

Hannah Smentkowski

Oct 15, 2021
8 min

The Most Delicious Hike in Fort Collins, Colorado: The Fort Collins Brewery Trail

After living in Fort Collins for several years I was quite surprised that I could not find any kind of brewery hike or bar crawl in a...