https://sheexplorestheusa.com Hiking & Backpacking | Outdoor Gear Reviews | USA adventures Sun, 07 Jun 2026 03:11:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/cropped-SETU-watermark-black-e1678001752398-32x32.png https://sheexplorestheusa.com 32 32 197297252 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2026/06/my-complete-outdoor-gear-list-updated-2026/ Wed, 03 Jun 2026 07:46:18 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=30224 This outdoor gear list is the result of six years of hard, real-world testing on the trail and at camp, helping […]

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The post Things to Do in Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 29707 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2026/04/outdoorsy-van-rental-review/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=28975 A little over a year ago, a camping trip through the Death Valley backcountry with friends in truck campers and [...]

The post Outdoorsy Van Rental Review: First Vanlife Experience appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 28975 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2026/03/hyperlite-mountain-gear-elevate-22-review/ Sun, 22 Mar 2026 02:20:50 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=28589 The Hyperlite Mountain Gear Elevate 22 review you’ll find here is based on a full year of real use: day hikes, […]

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The post Diamond Valley Lake Wildflowers: 2026 Guide appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 5832 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2026/02/contiki-tours-review-are-they-really-worth-it/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 04:15:42 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=27564 I’ve been on six Contiki tours across the US and Europe, traveling solo and making friends on every trip. These Contiki […]

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The post Where to See Wildflowers in Anza Borrego State Park appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 3520 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2026/01/how-to-hike-to-the-sunset-cliffs-sea-cave/ Sun, 11 Jan 2026 02:00:00 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=27528 Hiking to the Sunset Cliffs Sea Cave is a fun way to explore the rugged San Diego coastline. Because the cave […]

The post How To Hike To The Sunset Cliffs Sea Cave, San Diego, CA appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 27528 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2026/01/how-to-hike-angels-landing-in-zion-national-park/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:40:00 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=27292 The Angels Landing hike in Zion National Park is a stunning but strenuous adventure, and because of that, it’s also one […]

The post Angels Landing Hike: Permits, Fear Factor & Trail Tips appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 27292 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2025/11/alltrails-app-review-free-vs-paid-is-it-worth-it/ Sun, 02 Nov 2025 22:21:55 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=25520 If you’ve ever searched for a new hike, chances are you’ve used or at least heard of the AllTrails app. It’s […]

The post AllTrails Review: Free vs Paid (Plus & Peak): Is It Worth It? appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 25520 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2025/04/san-diego-safari-park-a-wild-adventure-you-cant-miss/ Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:52:53 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=19711 If you’re looking for unforgettable things to do in San Diego, don’t miss the San Diego Safari Park. Just 35 miles […]

The post San Diego Safari Park Guide: Hours, Attractions & Tips appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 19711 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2025/02/the-best-sleeping-pads-for-backpacking-camping/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 04:49:08 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=17858 A good night’s sleep can make or break any camping, backpacking, or car camping adventure. The right [...]

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The post Ontario Peak Hike Guide: Trail Tips & Six Pack Challenge appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 15662 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2023/09/exploring-the-benefits-of-the-leave-no-trace-principles/ Sat, 16 Sep 2023 23:40:10 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=8932 Mastering the seven Leave No Trace principles is essential for any outdoor enthusiast. Developed by the [...]

The post 7 Leave No Trace Principles: How to Teach Kids appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 8932 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2023/09/join-me-on-a-scenic-16-mile-hike-in-big-pine-lakes/ Mon, 04 Sep 2023 05:42:08 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=9067 To celebrate my 10th anniversary of living in America, I wanted to do something unforgettable. I chose to hike the stunning […]

The post Big Pine Lakes: A Scenic 16-mile Hike in the Sierra appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 9067 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2023/03/mount-laguna-snowy-escapes-and-scenic-trails/ Sat, 18 Mar 2023 23:31:45 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=5364 Living at the beach in San Diego does not mean we have to miss out on the snow! So off I went to explore this winter wonderland [...]

The post Mount Laguna: Snowy Escapes and Scenic Trails appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 5364 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2023/03/where-are-the-famous-death-valley-mud-cracks/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 08:17:16 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=4429 Whenever I am in Death Valley National Park, one of my favorite adventures is to look for mud cracks. I cannot express […]

The post Where Are The Famous Death Valley Mud Cracks appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 4429 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2023/02/review-of-beautiful-printed-wedding-stationery-from-zazzle/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 09:31:23 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=3959 Over the last year, I designed several wedding paper products on Zazzle. I recently purchased a few samples to [...]

The post Zazzle Wedding Invitations Review (2026): Is It Worth It? appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 3959 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2023/01/new-backpacking-permit-rules-in-joshua-tree/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 09:02:47 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=2981 When I dropped off my permit in the designated backpacking permit box during a January overnight [...]

The post Joshua Tree Backpacking Permit: Do You Need One? appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 2981 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2022/06/review-of-my-new-favorite-redbubble-pet-blanket/ Mon, 13 Jun 2022 19:58:11 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=2021 Redbubble used to offer adorable pet blankets and other pet supplies, and I absolutely loved the one I bought for my […]

The post Redbubble Pet Blankets Gone: What to Get Now Instead appeared first on She Explores The USA.]]> 2021 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/2022/06/how-to-best-prepare-to-hike-the-narrows-in-zion-np/ Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:30:11 +0000 https://sheexplorestheusa.com/?p=1878 If you’re planning to hike The Narrows in Zion National Park, one of the most popular and breathtaking hikes in Utah, […]

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