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After spending countless hours behind the wheel of our @subaru_usa Crosstrek Wilderness, I can honestly say I’ve never trusted a car to get me from point A to B (and back again) more than this one 🥹 | #sponsored Winter’s just around the corner, and it’s a great reminder that a Subaru is more than just a car - it’s an adventure partner for every season 🚗❄️ And right now, during the Subaru Share the Love Event, Subaru and its retailers will donate a minimum of $300 to charities like the National Park Foundation when you purchase or lease a new Subaru. Visit the link in my bio to learn more! 🌲📸 : Drone footage was not captured within national parks. Drone use is prohibited on national park lands #CrosstrekWilderness #ShareTheLove

3 MORE things I stopped doing so I could save money to travel👇 (Like this post if you find this helpful and check part 1 if you missed it) 1️⃣ I stopped putting all of my money into one bank account. Now I have a designated account just for travel money and we only travel when we have enough in that account to cover the main expenses like flights, hotels, and rental cars. Here’s a tip: Have a set amount direct deposited into your travel fund every time you get paid. Any little bit adds up and it’s a great way to save for your next trip without thinking about it.  2️⃣ I stopped using my cell phone data internationally. This is a big one because it’s SO easy to rack up hundreds of dollars in data roaming fees without even realizing it. Instead, I use @airalocom eSIM app to activate digital SIM cards in over 200 countries and regions, so I can use my phone and browse the internet. 3️⃣ I stopped converting money at the airport. This is actually THE worst place to exchange money because they can charge you almost 14%!  For the best rates, I always order currency at my local bank before my trip. You usually have to do this a few days ahead of time, but you’ll save on foreign exchange and ATM fees.  Plus, it’s always nice to be prepared with some cash once you get to where you’re going.  Did you find these helpful? Let me know in the comments!  #traveltips #travelhacks

Here’s a practical and essential (!!) holiday gift idea for outdoorsy people: The @leathermantools Signal Multi-Tool - this makes THE best gift for anyone who spends time outdoors. It’s a combination of 19 tools that are designed to help you stay prepared for any situation - including a fire starter hammer, steel knife, pliers, and whistle. This tool is super practical and fits seamlessly into a 10 essentials kit and helps with shelter setup, emergency situations, and general gear repairs. Let me know if you want a full list of other essential gift ideas! #leathermangiftideas #ad

Here’s an Upstate New York getaway for your winter bucket list ❄️ Winter in the @whitefaceregion of the Adirondack Mountains is just around the corner. Whether you prefer to hit the trails or browse local art galleries, there’s so much to do and discover in this part of Upstate New York. The Whiteface Region is in the northern Adirondacks and includes Wilmington, Jay, Upper Jay, and Au Sable Forks, NY. It’s also just a step away from Lake Placid and Keene/Keene Valley! Here’s how you can spend three days exploring all that this area has to offer: 🏠 WHERE TO STAY: Rent a cabin! There are so many cozy cabins to rent in the Whiteface Region of the Adirondacks. Plus, there’s nothing quite like snuggling up in an Adirondack cabin or warming up in the hot tub after a full day of winter adventures. As always, feel free to reach out if you need recommendations! ⏰ TIME NEEDED: 3 days 🗓️ WHEN TO GO: December - March 🚘 HOW TO GET AROUND: Rent a car 🏔️ WHITEFACE REGION ITINERARY: Day 1: • Lunch at NewVida Restaurant (check hours before you go) • Hike High Falls Gorge ($18/person) • Check in at your cozy Adirondack cabin • Dinner at Ice Jam Inn & Restaurant Day 2: • Early morning hike (Bear Den Mountain [difficult] or Cobble Lookout [easy]) • Go Ice skating if weather permits (Mirror Lake, Wilmington ice rink and Keene Valley ice rink are free!) • Warm up with a hot drink from Old Mountain Coffee • Browse shops around Keene/Keene Valley (Dartbook Rustics, Dartbrook South and The Birch Store) Day 3: • Breakfast at ADK Mountain Coffee Cafe • Visit Young’s Studio and Gallery for local crafts Did you know there was so much to do in this part of Upstate New York in the winter?

Take a tropical vacation for only 3 days of PTO ✈️ It’s almost time to escape the cold in New York and if you haven’t considered visiting Panama, then it needs to be on your travel bucket list. Save this 3 Day Panama itinerary for your next getaway: ✈️ AIRPORT: Tocumen International Airport (PTY) in Panama City, Panama ⏰ TIME NEEDED: 3 days in Panama 🗓 WHEN TO GO: Visit in December - April for the best weather. Visit August - September for humpback whales. Itinerary: 🍹 Day 1: Fly to Panama City and check into your hotel. The JW Marriott is a great choice with an epic infinity pool, but there are a lot of places to choose from. Then head to dinner - Panama City is a foodie’s dream 🐋 Day 2: Take a day trip to the Pearl Islands with @whalewatchingpanama, which are a hotspot for marine life. 👩‍🍳 Day 3: Walk around the historic town of Casco Viejo, take a cooking class to learn to make traditional Panamanian food like tamales, and then visit the Panama Canal If you have extra time, rent a car to check out more of the country or check out Copa Airlines Panama Stopover Program which lets stop over in Panama for no extra charge when you book a flight to any of their participating destinations

Have you been here? 👀 Kaaterskill Falls is one of the most popular hikes in Upstate New York. It’s actually two waterfalls, the upper falls and the lower falls. At a combined 260 ft tall, Kaaterskill is one of the tallest waterfalls in New York State. There are three ways to see the falls: 1. Kaaterskill Falls Viewing Platform: A short 0.5 mile hike from Laurel House Road for a top-down view 2. Kaaterskill Upper Falls: Follow the trail to the base of the upper falls from Laurel House Road. This hike is about 1.5 miles and involves a lot of stairs and steeper sections. Microspikes are necessary once the weather gets cold enough for the water to freeze 3. Kaaterskill Lower Falls: Continue following the trail from the Upper Falls down to the base of the lower falls ⚠️ Please note that there have been fatal accidents on these trails. It REQUIRES proper footwear. Do NOT attempt it without sturdy boots AND traction devices, if necessary. Is this Upstate NY waterfall hike on your bucket list? 🗺️ Find over 100 of the BEST places to go in Upstate New York on my interactive NY map. Unlock yours using the 🔗 on my profile or comment “I’m in!” and I’ll send it to your inbox. Follow for more adventures!

Here’s the truth about your hiking boots 🥾 Here are 3 things I found out weren’t true after switching to @vivobarefoot shoes, and what I learned instead:  ❌ You always need to break in hiking boots ✅ With extra flexibility, there’s no need to break in. You can just unbox and go ❌ More padding protects your joints  ✅ Too much padding actually weakens your feet ❌Stiff boots protect your feet ✅ Stiff boots restrict movement and weaken your muscles. Going barefoot lets your foot move naturally, which helps your feet get stronger over time. If you need a suggestion, here are two of my new cold weather favorites from #Vivobarefoot: • Tracker Textile AT hiking boots: Waterproof, grippy, and keep your feet toasty  • Gobi Hiber lifestyle shoes: Perfect for every day and hanging out the campfire. Feels like a puffer coat for your feet!  What are your thoughts on going barefoot? Let me know in the comments! (Ad)

Core mems 🥹🍁 Greg and I always shared a dream of owning land in the Adirondack Mountains and we finally signed on the dotted line for two perfect plots back in February. This is our first fall here and everything looks a lot different than it did when we first saw it covered in snow. We have vibrantly colored trees, a crystal clear stream, and lotss of wildlife that will always be safe inside the boundary of our property 🫶 Preparing a build and planning the perfect mountain escape takes a lot of time. There are a lot of moving parts and we’re figuring things out as we go (plus taking our time to plan which way the house will face and where windows will go based on the light and colored foliage). But we worked so hard for this and feel so fortunate every time we stop by to soak in this little slice of paradise. We can’t wait to see our vision slowly come to life 🌲

Take me all around the world and I’ll still come home for fall in the Adirondack Mountains 🍁

Some things never change | #ad We had a blast digging up these old photos and recreating these memories in the Adirondacks, over 2 decades later. I partnered with @tictacusa for the launch of the new Tic Tac® Citrus Adventure flavor, with mandarin, lemon and lime flavors that instantly bring me back to long drives to the mountains and days on this lake as a child (who else loved Tic Tac® mints as a kid?) Grab Tic Tac® Citrus Adventure mints for your next adventure. They’re infused with fruity citrus tastes - and a touch of nostalgia 🍊🥹

When the walk to the trailhead is longer than the hike 😅 This is what the Adirondack Loj parking looked like around 10:30AM during peak foliage in Lake Placid. The lot was totally full around 6AM. 🍁 I wanted to share this as a reminder to please disperse. The Adirondack Park is 6 MILLION acres with endless amounts of incredible views and hiking trails to explore. If the parking situation looks like this when you show up, find somewhere else to go. I PROMISE there are places just as beautiful in other parts of the park! I got so many messages about this when I posted to my story that I thought it would be good to share here in case you’re also hiking this part of the ADK over the next few days ☺️🥾

Upstate makes loving NY easy 🩵 Locations: 1-3. Adirondacks   4-5. Old Forge NY  5. Letchworth State Park 6. Kaaterskill Falls 7. Adirondack Mountains  8. Letchworth State Park 9. Adirondacks 10. Watkins Glen NY 11. Cazenovia NY —— 🗺️ All of my favorite Upstate NY locations are on my Upstate NY map, including hidden waterfalls/swimming holes, the best hiking trails and unique places to stay. Unlock it using the 🔗 on my profile