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A fall weekend in the Redneck Riviera

Welcome to Panama City Beach – or, as it’s affectionately known… …the Redneck Riviera. As near as I can figure, the name is pretty appropriate. Country music blasts from all speakers, everything is fried, and there’s a cooler-to-people ratio of...

November 3, 2016
3 min read

Adventure Blog California Food & Drink Tahoe Basin

Five Must-Try Cocktails in Lake Tahoe

Hooray, you’re planning a trip to Lake Tahoe – bottoms up! And whether that’s a ski getaway or a summer fun adventure, chances are you’re going to want to take advantage of some of the best cocktails in Tahoe! Since...

October 25, 2016

Trip Planning & Packing

The Ultimate Carry-on Packing List for Adventure Travelers

It’s yours, free! Just sign up for HikeUpYourSkirt emails and I’ll send it to you. I won’t email more than a few times a months and if you *really* don’t want the emails, you can sign up and then unsubscribe...

October 24, 2016
2 min read

Adventure Blog Nevada Relaxing Tahoe Basin

Two minutes about: Thunderbird Lodge

Tahoe is an outdoor paradise but here and there, you’ll find indoor wonders too. One such wonder is Thunderbird Lodge, a historic estate now open for public tours Spring through Fall. The lodge, built in the 1940s, was the home...

October 17, 2016
2 min read

Adventure Blog Kayaking Tahoe Basin

Two Minutes About: A Full Moon Paddle

A few weeks ago, we were fortunate enough to have a huge full moon for two – yes, two in a row – nights! We took advantage of the second night with an awesome backpacking trip, but night one was...

October 11, 2016
2 min read

Adventure Blog Biking Hiking Tahoe Basin

Two Minutes About: Truckee’s O6

When you live in Lake Tahoe, it's a safe bet that outdoor recreation is just steps from your front door. For me, though, it's just steps from my back door. I live near an area in Truckee called The O6,...

September 30, 2016
2 min read

Adventure Blog Belize Hiking Travel

Belize’s (Affordable!) Off-The-Map Jungle Lodge

When I started planning our trip to Belize and first thought of staying in an eco-lodge, I never thought it would be like Black Rock Lodge. Yes, there were some basic qualities the hotel had to meet – in the...

September 27, 2016
8 min read

Adventure Blog Adventures Hiking Tahoe Basin

Spend a Night Under the Stars: Backpacking Desolation Wilderness

Full disclosure: My first backpacking trip wasn’t as hard as I thought it’d be. Yes, the pack are bulky and yes, you do without a few luxuries, but overall, you get to spend a night alone with nature, and that’s...

September 18, 2016
4 min read

Adventure Blog Hiking

Tahoe’s Annual Lupine Fields

The amount of beautiful landscapes in the Tahoe basin never ceases to amaze me, and now I have another amazing view to recommend: the lupine fields near Tahoe City. Blooming only during a very short window every year, the lupines...

September 16, 2016
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Adventure Blog

Spoiler Alert: We’re under construction

Well hey there, team. You may have noticed the blog is looking a little light right now, and that all the comments and shares are missing. You’re so astute, smarty-pants. You’re right. Within the last week, we switched our hosting...