Things to Remember

Exploring and hiking locally are just the start of becoming one with nature, but there is something about leaving behind all distractions and taking a camping trip to go backpacking to places like Oregon, Zion, California, Iceland, New Zealand or Aspen is a great way to begin. There are beautiful canyons, mountains, rivers and lakes to see. There are beautiful fragrance to be smelt through the pines, fresh air and wide open spaces. That’s when you truly can be one with nature.

Think of all the places you haven’t been and then imagine going there. Think of all the waterfalls and those lakes you’ve seen online that reflect off of the mountains. Then think of actually going in between the peaks of those mountains, backpacking all day till you get to a desired destination and then setting up a tent under the stars. What a dream that would be!

Now a days, vegan traveling has become more and more common. Vegans, carnivores, vegetarians and all types of eaters can enjoy what the world and its elegance. Packing up a backpack to hike to Oregon’s exquisite waterfalls is an ideal weekend escape especially after a long work week. Planning these trips in advance can allow you to have something to look forward to while at work during the week. There is nothing worse than not having anything to look forward to with so many boring tasks on your plate, so, get to planning! You don’t have to stress about being alone on the weekend when you have something exciting to do with your closest pals.

There’s Something For Everyone

If you have interest in photographing, your trip will fuel your passion. There will be great opportunities to create and capture memories with your loved ones. The contrast of the red rocks in Zion’s will make for magnificent photographs. Hiking through The Narrows allows to relish in your day in gazing at the beauties provided for you.

Watching the sunset or the sunrise brings so much color to any camping or hiking experience. Watching the effects those colors have on the green grass and trees of the Aspen in the summer can allow you to not only enjoy the whole day, but bring beauty to your soul. Don’t forget to bring along that one friend you have that plays the guitar. Music always adds to the experience.

If you aren’t much of a camper, but you do like the hiking and visiting beautiful places, don’t worry, there is room for you here too! There are hotels and spas around most of these places. You could go hiking to a beautiful view in the morning and then go lay out by the pool while eating some healthy vegetables or if you aren’t into that, a burger is probably available close by.

The Sky’s the Limit

The sky’s the limit. You may have a dream of leaving the country to explore new lands with different cultures, religions and languages. Planning a trip in advance can allow this to be less expensive, so, get on it! Iceland and New Zealand are some of the most visited places to indulge in your love for backpacking, camping and adventuring. There are places to cool off and swim after hiking in places like the famous Seljavallalaug or a place to warm up in the hot springs in Reykjadalur which are both places located in Iceland. Live your life like Sir Walter Mitty!

If your dream to be a Photojournalist or a World Traveler, start today and do it well! There are plenty of ways to Start following your dreams. It may just be by buying a plane ticket or applying for an internship someplace you’ve never been to. The ways and ideas are endless. The fact of the matter is just that, all you have to do is choose, prepare and you are there.