The 4 Things You Must Know Before Hiking With Your Dog
Hiking with your dog can be an extremely fun bonding experience with your pet. Both you and your dog should have daily exercise and what...
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Hey there! My name is Hannah Smentkowski, I'm an adventure travel photographer, and a huge plant nerd!
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Hannah Smentkowski
- May 28
- 5 min
Arches National Park vs Canyonlands National Park: which one should you visit?
In Colorado, there are a couple of spring months where the trees are still leafless, the grass is yellow, and we're constantly on and off...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- May 14
- 6 min
The 7 Best Places to Buy Camping Gear
While I usually pride myself on being pretty minimalist with most of the items in my life, I have a bit of an issue when it comes to...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Apr 30
- 6 min
The 5 Best and 5 Worst Camping Items You Can Buy at Walmart
I used to be one of those people that worked at a camping store and received amazing discounts, like 50% off $300 backpacks kind of...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Apr 16
- 3 min
A San Diego Hidden Gem For The True Nature Lovers Out There
If you didn't know already, I love plants. I love everything to do with them, from how they work to how they look, plants are one of my...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Apr 9
- 10 min
Backpacking Catalina Island: Day 1, Two Harbors to Little Harbor
I hate boats, I hate being on, around, or even talking about them. Not for the typical fear of sinking or drowning, but there's an...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Apr 2
- 7 min
Camping Catalina Island: Everything you need to know before planning your island adventure
While my knowledge of Catalina originally began with the movie Step Brother's and the "Freakin' Catalina Wine Mixer", I now know that...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Mar 26
- 3 min
Hiking 101: The 5 things you need to know before you hit the trail
While hiking in itself is really a simple task, find a trail and walk, you should always be prepared when heading out into nature. You'd...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Mar 19
- 6 min
Car Camping 101: The top 10 items you need for camping
While I believe it is best to be almost overly prepared when camping in the wilderness, there are ways to make it happen with only the...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Mar 12
- 4 min
Hiking Etiquette 101: The top 5 things to know about being a polite hiker
When I go hiking, I am at my most peaceful, I feel one with nature, the sun is shining and I couldn't be happier. Until I hear the roar...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Mar 5
- 3 min
Mission Beach San Diego: The classic California seaside vacation
Mission beach is what I would call the epicenter for ocean fun. In Mission, you can go from paddleboarding to jet skis and from arcade...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Feb 26
- 5 min
Idyllwild California: the Colorado of Southern California?
When I first heard of Idyllwild, my first thought was what did you just say? Once I realized it was a real town, then I heard it was...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Feb 19
- 4 min
The 4 Things You Must See Around Downtown San Diego, California
Most people visiting San Diego, only consider the beaches, with the sun, sand, and fish tacos, who could resist? While a beach day can...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Feb 12
- 3 min
If You Like Pie, Pickles, and Hiking, Check Out Julian California
Julian California is world-famous for its delicious apple pies, but little do people know that they also have the best spicy pickles and...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Feb 5
- 4 min
The Most Popular Hike in San Diego: Potato Chip Rock
You can't look at one Sandiegan's Facebook page without at least one picture of them on potato chip rock. Since this hike is short, and...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Jan 29
- 7 min
The Most Unique Hike in San Diego: the seven bridges
Before I took the seven bridges hike I had no idea what an urban hike was, to me it sounds like just a walk around town. A hike should...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Jan 22
- 4 min
Palm Springs During the Covid-19 Pandemic: is it really worth the trip?
During this weird time, my boyfriend and I have been trying to keep our travels close to San Diego. With Palm Springs only a two-hour...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Jan 15
- 5 min
Hike amongst the rarest pine tree in the world: Torrey Pines, San Diego
Located just north of La Jolla, Torrey Pines, San Diego is home to the Torrey Pines State Reserve and the rarest pine tree in the world....
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Jan 8
- 3 min
The Salton Sea, Imperial County California: That's not sand, it's fish bones
The Salton Sea, what used to be the number one vacation spot in Southern California is now a toxic wasteland. The once sandy beach is now...
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Hannah Smentkowski
- Dec 18, 2020