In this episode, we're talking about one of our favorite road trips - Mackinaw City to Pictured Rocks! We share some of the best stops to make on your road trip through the eastern half of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

By following this itinerary, you’ll chase some of the best waterfalls in Michigan, ride a clear-bottomed raft through the largest freshwater spring in the state, take some unexpectedly amazing hikes along Lake Superior, and even kayak under waterfalls and by some of the most picturesque cliffs in the country.

Who's ready to take a road trip?!

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In this episode, we're sharing some of our wildest travel stories! From being surrounded by bears at our Washington Coast backcountry campsite to hiking down a mountain during a hailstorm in Arizona, you won't want to miss these crazy adventure stories!

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See you on the trail! 🥾

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In this episode, we share stories about flooded bathrooms and almost getting stranded in a state park 😆

This week is all about Saguaro National Park in southern Arizona! Specifically, which side is worth the visit - East or West?

Saguaro National Park is separated into two segments by the city of Tuscon, so which side is worth seeing? Which side has the best hiking trails, scenic drives, and wildlife viewing opportunities? Which side is dog-friendly, RV-friendly, and bike-friendly? Which side can you camp on?

Find out all of this and more in this episode!

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In this episode, we talk about one of the most remote National Parks in the USA...Dry Tortugas! And how we almost didn't get to go...

On top of our stories and experiences exploring this park, we share everything you need to know to travel to and explore this remote National Park located 70 miles off Key West.

We cover all of the logistics of your trip from the different ways to get there to how a typical day looks on the island to how to secure a campsite on the island.

We'll also share exactly how and when to see a key that only about 20,000 people get to see annually and give you tips on where to stay in Key West, when to go, and what to do while you're there!

Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

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See you on the trail!

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In this episode, we share all about our favorite state parks in the USA! We're taking you all over the country from New York and Illinois to Utah and Arizona.

For each park, we're listing the best things to do! Let us know which state parks we should add to our ever-growing list!

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See you on the trail!

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In this episode, we're talking about Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Specifically, we're discussing each side of the park and debating which side is better - Tennessee or North Carolina.

We chat about what makes each side of the park unique, including its waterfalls, hiking trails, campgrounds, wildlife, and much more etc.

Listen to this episode to find out which side of the Smokies is better for your visit! It might be both 😉

Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

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See you on the trail!

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In this episode, we discuss the amazing Synchronous Fireflies event in Great Smoky Mountains National Park!

Witnessing the synchronous fireflies is a rare, once-in-a-lifetime experience that you just have to witness! We share what this event is, how to apply for the lottery, what to expect at the event, and even four ways to see the fireflies WITHOUT a permit!

I also have two blog posts about this topic!

Exactly How to See the Synchronous Fireflies in the Smokies

4 Ways to See the Synchronous Fireflies in the Smokies WITHOUT a Permit

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See you on the trail!

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In this episode, we're sharing some of our funniest travel stories. These stories involve brushing our teeth on the highway, spitting on lemurs, busting through a toll booth, and much more. Enjoy!

Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

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Welcome to our first episode of Addicted to Trails! In this intro episode, we share who we are, how we got into hiking and outdoor travel, and our journey to becoming travel bloggers and content creators.

We are starting this podcast to share our travel stories, encourage others to get outside, and meet like-minded adventure lovers.

Here are some of the things we talk about in this episode:

Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

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