Addicted to Trails

First and foremost, you'll get to hear Erica's southern accent.

In this episode, we share the best things to do in/near Knoxville every month of the year! Thanks to mild year-round temperatures, outdoor activities are endless in Knoxville. From downtown Knox to the Great Smoky Mountains, there's plenty to keep you busy all year long!

We've lived just outside of Knoxville since 2022, so we figured out what's best to do in what month. You won't want to miss this episode!

If you prefer to read about it, or you want to refer to these things later, you can read my blog post about the best things to do in Knoxville by month!

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See you on the trail!

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In this episode, we share our 11 favorite waterfalls in New York. On our 3-day road trip through New York, we saw dozens of waterfalls, and we've narrowed it down to 11 that you must see!!

Along with sharing the names of the waterfalls, we'll also give you tips for your visit, including how to get to the falls and what you can expect while you're there.

Time to go chase some waterfalls!

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Did you know that Indiana has bright blue quarries, exquisite waterfalls, towering cliffs, and deep ravines? In this episode, we talk about road-tripping through Indiana! From north to south, we share the 10 best spots for outdoor adventure in Indiana.

We lived in Indiana for 20+ years, so we've got the inside scoop on all of the best parks! From walking through a historic amusement park to scuba diving in cobalt-blue water, you definitely won't be bored on your road trip through Indiana!

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In this episode, we share 8 ways to save money when visiting the National Parks! With our budget travel tips, you will be able to experience the National Parks without breaking the bank.

Here is the link to the National Parks entrance fees that we mentioned in the episode!

If you'd prefer to read about it and/or save these tips for later, visit our travel blog. We have a post all about this topic - visiting the National Parks on a budget!

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In this episode, we share first-time backpacking tips including 8 MISTAKES TO AVOID on your first backpacking trip! PLUS stories from our own backpacking trips!

Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

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See you on the trail!

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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!

Travel Blog: alexysabroad.com

Follow us on Instagram: @alexysabroad & @eesslinger86

Watch our Youtube Videos: @addictedtotrails

Reach out to us with any questions or episode ideas you have: [email protected]

See you on the trail!

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