World’s Largest Glacial Pothole
Bet you didn’t know Pennsylvania is home to the World’s Largest Glacial Pothole! And it’s not too far from any of the major cities! Only a quick 2.5 hour drive from both Philly and New York City! A bucket list stop that should be added right next to Time Square if you ask me. And […]
Road Trip Packing Guide
Welcome to my Van Road Trip packing list! She is a living, breathing document that I am constantly editing with the goal of one day having the perfect packing list! Feel free to use my list as a guide for your next road trip so you don’t forget a single thing! Camping Equipment Tools Electronics […]
The Great American Road Trip
I am so excited to write and share that this summer I had the opportunity of fulfilling a life long dream – to road trip across the United States in my van! The trip spanned over 11 weeks, venturing through 17 different states. I took over 8,000 photos, drove over 10,000 miles visited 65 new […]
Working in Antarctica Q&A
Why Antarctica in the first place? Antarctica has been on my radar for quite some time now. The journey starts way back in fourth grade when we first learned about the history of some of the early explorers. They were cool and all but what really did it for me was learning about emperor penguins. […]
First Hike in Antarctica
After spending five days at sea, the instant that my feet touched solid ground, a wave of relief washed over me. We had officially made it to station. Overall, life at sea was a pretty enjoyable experience and I did not get sea sick which was a huge win. I truly don’t see myself becoming […]
Fall 2024
How Much Water Should I Bring While Hiking?
Making sure you have enough water is priority number 1 while hiking. It’s always better to have more water than less. Hydrate before you die-drate is what I always say. I’ve been on hikes where I think I have enough water but I end up having to ration it for the second half of the hike, or […]
Animal Safety Tips
I will be the first to admit, animals are incredibly adorable. But wild animals should not be messed with. In the wilderness, most animals won’t bother you, so don’t bother them. I always recommend looking into what animals inhabit the forests you’re exploring. Some popular wildlife include bears, moose, rattlesnakes, mountain lions/cougars, porcupine and so […]