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blakeley_abroad

Aug 6, 20224 min read

Moab...and the parts you maybe haven't heard of

Best less-traveled hikes? Better places to boondock? Why do you prefer Canyonlands to Arches? What is with the timed entry system at...

blakeley_abroad

Jun 10, 20224 min read

Tucson & Saguaro NP - watch out for the jumping cholla cactus!

Where do I stay? How hot is it going to be? What kind of hiking is there? Tucson is so beautiful! Great sunsets, views, food, hiking, and...

blakeley_abroad

Jun 7, 20223 min read

White Sands, Las Cruces, Alamogordo, La Luz & Cloudcroft...all dog friendly!

What is the hiking like? How dog-friendly is it really? Where do I boondock for free? Any bonus places nearby to stop at? I absolutely...

blakeley_abroad

May 29, 20223 min read

Guadalupe Mountains & Carlsbad Caverns in three days...and GO!

How close are they really? As always: What do I hike? Where do I stay? First things first: Guadalupe Mountains and Carlsbad are, as I'm...

blakeley_abroad

May 19, 20223 min read

Big Bend...one of the great and vastly underrated National Parks

When should I visit? What do I hike while there? Where do I stay while visiting? Why is it such an underrated park? Big Bend is massive,...

blakeley_abroad

Apr 21, 20226 min read

Bryce, Capitol Reef, & Goblin Valley in a week...guess where I spent the most time?

When should we go? Give me all the hikes please! How do we manage all of this in a week?! Where do we stay for free with good cell...

blakeley_abroad

Apr 17, 20223 min read

Sedona...need I say more? Okay I will.

When should I go there? Where to stay? What to hike? Where to eat? Yes, Sedona is as amazing as everyone says it. Everyone is happy. ...

blakeley_abroad

Mar 14, 20222 min read

what, 'cause vanlife looks fun?...it is

Who chooses to live in a van? Why would you want to live in a tiny space on wheels? How do you afford it? So my biggest questions is why...

blakeley_abroad

Mar 14, 20223 min read

this is the story of a girl (me!)

Who am I? How did I end up where I'm at? Why should you care about what I have to say? Hi, I'm Blakeley (yep, that's me above, right...