Your Essential Guide to the Best NYC Pop Ups
If you're visiting New York, check out our ultimate guide to the best NYC Pop Ups and Events. Click to see details. Tickets sell out fast!
Beautiful California Wildflowers and Flower Fields You Must Visit This Spring
Every year I see people posting photos of spring blooms, I tell myself we're going to go see them too. But every year, we plan too late, and…
25 Most Instagrammable Places in NYC
Visiting New York? As a photographer I'm always using IG for inspiration, so here are the 25 most instagrammable places in NYC.
21 Best Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge Oregon
The Columbia River Gorge is full of amazing hikes, waterfalls, and views. When we have any free time, we tend to head out to the Gorge. It's our…
Best Hikes to See Pacific Northwest Wildflowers
Summer in the PNW is something to get really excited about. After all the doom and gloom, the sun starts peeking out, the wildflowers bloom, and it's no…
25 Best Hikes in the World to Put on Your Bucket List
We are far from hardcore hikers. In fact, my friends used to call me "indoorsy" before I started training for our Inca Trail hike years ago. We do,…
The idea of Local Adventurer came about when we moved out west and regretted not fully taking advantage of exploring our hometown. It's about the practice of finding adventure in our every day.
Recent Adventures
Your Ultimate Guide to the Rise Festival Las Vegas
Here is everything you need to know about the RISE Festival in Las Vegas. The anticipation was building as our lantern filled with hot air.…
15 Best Romantic Getaways in USA You’ll Want to Take This Year
Whether it’s for Valentine’s day, your honeymoon, anniversary, or any other special occasion, we put together a list of the top romantic getaways in USA.…
15 Amazing Things to Do in Kyoto for First Timers
We visited Kyoto twice during cherry blossom season, and the second time we fell even more in love with the city. If you’ve ever been…
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Destinations
World Travel
Current City
Las Vegas
15 Incredible Weekend Trips from Las Vegas
There are 52 weekends out of the year. How are you going to spend them? Whenever we go tell people our list of cities we’ve…
101 Things to Do in Las Vegas Bucket List
[ UPDATE: We’re back in Las Vegas for 2019-2020! ] We’re coming to the end of our 15 month stay in Las Vegas. Jacob read our…
Nevada Road Trip – Best Places to Visit in Nevada
We lived in Las Vegas for a year exploring the area, but we never got around to exploring the rest of the state. During a…
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United States
UNITED STATES
We live in an amazing country and it always surprises us how many people have not explored much of it. The 3.8 million square miles (9.8 M km2) encompasses a vast array of landscapes and cultures. Whether it’s the iconic cities, national parks, or quirky roadside stops, we’ll take you through the best of what our greater backyard has to offer.
The Ultimate Oregon Bucket List – Best Things to Do in Oregon
We’re currently homeless! Well, sort of. We’re spending time with some friends and family in Atlanta while transitioning between Portland and NYC. We just put…
101 Things to Do in Montana for Anyone Who Loves Adventure
During our time living in the Airstream, there were a lot of places we wanted to see, but one state we especially wanted to visit…
How to Get the Wave Permit in Arizona
The Wave has been on both our bucket lists ever since we met. Jacob has tried to sign up online on and off for the past…
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International
International
Although we spend a majority of our time exploring our greater backyard, we still love exploring and capturing new destinations, cultures, and cuisines.
5 Epic Day Trips from Reykjavik Iceland You Can’t Miss
Iceland is full of beautiful landscapes and is a landscape photographer’s playground. With its popularity continuing to grow and airlines making it easy for a…
15 Incredible Things to Do in Manchester England That You Shouldn’t Miss
We only spent 48 hours in Manchester, but absolutely fell in love with the city. We started our UK trip in London, but after a…
21 Fascinating Things to Do in Marrakesh Morocco
Marrakech (or Marrakesh) is a city full of rich colors, rich flavors, and a rich history. Depending on how long you’ll be in the city, there…
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Outdoors
National Parks
Your Complete List of All National Parks in the US [ Bucket List ]
We already have an ambitious goal of going to all 61 National Parks in the next few years, but we are also considering living on…
9 Incredible Things to Do in Glacier National Park Montana
Here’s a list of things you shouldn’t miss in Glacier National Park, which used to be called the Switzerland of America.
7 Unique Things to Do in Congaree National Park
I’m terrified of bugs. Ask Jacob. I’ll be scrolling through Instagram and even if a photo of a bug comes up, I chuck my phone…
Best Things to Do in Yellowstone National Park + Essential Tips for Your Visit
Yellowstone National Park is the world’s first national park and is known for its beautiful hot springs, mudpots, geysers, and incredible wildlife. We’ve visited twice,…
11 Amazing Things to Do in Joshua Tree National Park
Joshua Tree National Park is frequented by SoCal residents, because it’s only a couple of hours from LA. It easily made our list of must-see…
11 Incredible Things to Do in Grand Teton National Park
There’s no denying the beauty of the Teton range in Grand Teton National Park. Paired with the winding Snake River, abundant wildlife, and miles of…
7 Things You Can’t Miss in Mesa Verde National Park
Mesa Verde (Spanish for “green table”) is one of the most unique National Parks that we’ve visited in the US (and the WORLD)! It also…
17 Breathtaking Things to Do in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite National Park is easily one of our favorite places to go. NPS is running a huge campaign next week to inspire people to #findyourpark,…
Outdoors & Hikes
25 Gifts Your Outdoorsy Friends Will Actually Love – Your Essential Outdoor Gift Guide for 2020
It’s that time of year again! We try to get a head start on our holiday shopping early so we don’t have to stress about…
101 Things to Do in Montana for Anyone Who Loves Adventure
During our time living in the Airstream, there were a lot of places we wanted to see, but one state we especially wanted to visit…
11 Things You Can’t Miss at Cathedral Gorge State Park Nevada
I turn the corner, just to find the walls in front of me curve tightly to the left. I turn left, then right, and then…
11 Famous Hiking Trails with the Hardest Permits to Get in the US
So you want to go hiking at The Wave or climb Mt. Whitney? You’re going to need persistence, attention to detail and a good bit…
Heart Lake and Lake Alakol Hike – The Most Popular Trek in Kyrgyzstan
We looked up towards the pass in front of us and grew silent, partly in awe and partly in fear of the steep climb. Moments…
Your Complete Antelope Canyon Guide – Everything You Need to Know
More likely than not, you’ve seen photos of Antelope Canyon. Even before it blew up on Instagram, it was a popular spot amongst photographers and…
21 Best Hikes in the Columbia River Gorge Oregon
The Columbia River Gorge is full of amazing hikes, waterfalls, and views. When we have any free time, we tend to head out to the…
The Ultimate Eastern Oregon Road Trip
The car came to a slow halt as we sat in disbelief. We had already spent the first day carefully driving our poorly equipped sedan…
How to Hike the Torres del Paine W Trek
The Torres del Paine W Trek was one of our favorite hikes to date. Our guide, Roberto, was wide-eyed and frantically waved us over. We…
Guide to Thors Well Cape Perpetua Scenic Area Oregon Coast
Oregon has been a beautiful state to explore. We’ve loved calling it home this past year. One of the Seven Wonders in Oregon is the Oregon Coast…
Best Hikes to See Pacific Northwest Wildflowers
Summer in the PNW is something to get really excited about. After all the doom and gloom, the sun starts peeking out, the wildflowers bloom,…
Best Hiking Trips in the World to Put on Your Bucket List Part II
Have you seen our 25 best hikes in the world to put on your bucket list post? It’s one of our most popular posts on our…
Guides and Resources
Blogging Tips
How We Made OVER $32K in August 2018 – Travel Blogger Salary
Welcome to our blog income reports where we share ways we’ve been making money through the blog, the challenges and lessons we learned each month,…
How We Made $23K in July – Travel Blog Income Report
Welcome to our blog income reports! We’ve been meaning to get back into sharing our personal and blogging goals again. This time we also want…
The Ugly Truths of Being a Travel Blogger
Anytime we meet someone new and the conversation and get asked what we do, we’re always hesitant to say we’re travel bloggers. It’s not because…
How to Travel Blog and How to Travel for a Living
Every time we meet someone new, one of the first questions we get asked is how we get to travel so much, and how we…
30 Days to a Better Blog + Clear the List Link Up
Hey there! We’d like to welcome you to the Clear the List Linkup (formerly Maximize Your Month) where we share our goals and motivate one another…
How to Make Money Blogging
If I got a dollar for every time someone asked me how I make money blogging, I’d be SO rich! haha I’ve blogged on and…
Travel Gear
25 Gifts Your Outdoorsy Friends Will Actually Love – Your Essential Outdoor Gift Guide for 2020
It’s that time of year again! We try to get a head start on our holiday shopping early so we don’t have to stress about…
25 Essential Outdoorsy Gifts for Her { Your Gift Guide for Women Who Love the Outdoors }
Over the years, I’ve gotten a chance to try a lot of gear. Since REI has such a great return policy, I never feel shy…
25 Best Gifts for Everyday Adventurers
Part of why we started Local Adventurer is to push ourselves and to encourage others to become everyday adventurers. One of our favorite quotes by…
Gift Guide for the Globetrotter
We all have friends (or are the friends) that are constantly hopping on a plane to a new destination. Whether you decide to treat yo’self…
25 Best Gifts for Travelers: A Practical Gift Guide
The paper crinkled beneath my fingers as I ripped it off the box. No matter how old I am, I still feel like a kid…
15 Car Camping Essentials for the Practical Traveler
3 Days left in Camping Month! Did you know that June is Camping Month? Have you gone camping yet? We went over our backpacking essentials…
15 Backpacking Essentials for the Practical Traveler
We went from indoorsy to outdoorsy a few years ago training for the 4 Day Inca Trail hike to Machu Picchu, and since then, we’ve…
Photography
25 Best Gifts for Photographers in 2020
Whenever we travel, we have two main priorities: take epic photos and eat good food! Since the holidays are coming up, we put together a…
How to Take Better iPhone Photos in 5 Easy Steps + Giveaway
Thank you Pixter for sponsoring this post! As always, all our opinions, text, images are our own. Thank you for supporting the brands that make…
5 Quick Underwater Photography Tips For Better Travel Photos
Last week we shared the gear you need to take underwater photos. This week we wanted to share a few quick tips that you can…
Underwater Photography Guide: What Photo Gear You Need
Hooray! I’m falling in love with photography again! I used to be a wedding and portrait photographer (good riddance to that job), but when it comes…
Quick and Easy Guide on How to Take Product Photos
No matter what kind of camera gear you use, you can still take beautiful photos if you have a basic understanding of lighting. We love putting…