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Table Mountain – Hiking vs. The Cableway

Posted on August 1, 2019September 20, 2019 by Brianna Shade in Hiking, South Africa, Stories

We are back in the world of internet, so we’re catching up with some of our African adventures!

We started our worldwide trek with two weeks in the beautiful city of Cape Town, South Africa. With a photogenic curving coastline and a variety of activities to offer – from penguins and wine to hiking and history – we were excited for this first stop in a new continent.

One of the main attractions we were looking forward to was ascending the centerpiece of the city: Table Mountain. We were there long enough to climb it twice, and each was a unique experience. Which method would you prefer?

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World Highlights: Our Favorite Hike in Norway

Posted on April 11, 2019September 20, 2019 by Brianna Shade in Favorites, Hiking, Norway, Stories

Norway is a stunning country to visit; the landscapes are national-park-quality no matter where you go. And there are many ways to take it all in. We picked up a rental car and drove throughout most of our trip, but we also stopped a few times to hit the trails. Some of these were planned, but most were merely a case of “oh look, a trail! I wonder where that goes!”

So of all the areas we visited, which topped our list? Read on to find out!

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Hidden Gems of Central Oregon: 3-Day Itinerary

Posted on March 7, 2019September 20, 2019 by Brianna Shade in Hiking, Oregon, Photography, Stories

Oregon is a beautiful place, especially if you know where to go! Everyone typically thinks of Multnomah Falls or Timberline Lodge or Cannon Beach or Crater Lake… While those are undeniably stunning, and everyone should see them at least once, there are some hidden gems far less frequented. If you have a few days to spare, check out these unique sites in Central Oregon.

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Grouse Mountain

Posted on February 12, 2019September 20, 2019 by Brianna Shade in Hiking, Vancouver

After a trip to Capilano, we had to make our way to the nearby Grouse Mountain. There was so much to discover and more hiking than we had time for. We’ll have to go back sometime!

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While somewhat a tourist attraction, if you find yourself in Vancouver, you’ll want to check out the views from atop Grouse Mountain.

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Hawaii: Waipio Valley

Posted on November 6, 2018September 20, 2019 by Brianna Shade in Hawaii, Hiking

We’ll keep the posts to Hawaii for a little bit, then we’ll switch it up again. It’s hard to decide what to post; we do so much!

This trek down to the beach was quite exciting, but we got some cool pictures and some fun memories!

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“Waipi’o” means “curved water,” and this can be seen in the concave shoreline and the arcing twin waterfalls visible from the beach nearly a thousand feet below the viewpoint. Images primarily feature the lofty view. Most don’t dare brave the 25% grade, 4-wheel-drive-only road down to the bottom, but we aren’t “most people.”

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Hiking Norway’s Geiranger Fjord

Posted on August 16, 2018September 21, 2019 by Aaron Shade in Hiking, Norway, Stories

While Norway has endless fjords, Geiranger Fjord is one of the most magnificent. Because of this, nearly a million people visit each year during the high season from May through September. Cruise ships alone bring in nearly three hundred thousand people from all over the world. We somewhat dreaded the possibility of crowds, but were pleasantly surprised it wasn’t as bad as we thought it would be. Here is how we avoided the crowds and enjoyed our time at Geiranger.

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Hiking the Boy Scout Tree Trail in Redwoods

Posted on May 31, 2018September 21, 2019 by Brianna Shade in California, Hiking, Stories

We took Day 3 at a much slower pace than Day 2, and we were fortunately much drier. We had plenty of ground to cover, but we had a magnificent gem – and something that’s been on my bucket list for some time – ahead of us: the California redwoods.

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Sunrise and Sunset at Bryce Canyon

Posted on March 29, 2018September 20, 2019 by Aaron Shade in Hiking, Stories, USA

Bryce Canyon National Park is a magical place to visit. You feel like you are on another planet with the grand hoodoos, bright orange colors, and contrasting white snow. We most enjoyed exploring this park at sunrise and sunset when the rock formations appear to be on fire. The snow provided a beautiful contrast to the bright red rocks. Here are some of our favorite places we visited while in Bryce.

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Our Extreme Adventure – Zion National Park

Posted on March 1, 2018September 20, 2019 by Aaron Shade in Hiking, Photography, Stories, USA, Video

We just got back from Utah after visiting Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks. Our goal was to go to a national park in the winter to avoid the crowds and hopefully get a little snow for our photos. We got our wish! Both parks were stunningly beautiful and we did some hikes that tested the bounds of our fear of heights. It was not only a park visit; it was truly an accomplishment. Here are the main places we visited while in Zion. Continue reading “Our Extreme Adventure – Zion National Park” →

5-Day Backpacking Trip – Brown Bears in Alaska

Posted on September 28, 2017September 20, 2019 by Aaron Shade in Hiking, Photography, Stories, USA

Backpacking will be a part of our world travel adventures in 2019. We dream of hiking El Camino Santiago in Spain and the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru. While these trails each have their own personality and beauty, taking a bush plane to the middle of nowhere to photograph brown bears is something else entirely. Brianna went to Alaska with 5 other photographers to get right in the heart of bear country hiking along the beach about 150 miles southwest of Anchorage. Continue reading “5-Day Backpacking Trip – Brown Bears in Alaska” →