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This weekend marked the 12th anniversary of the first date Mary and I ever went on. And November 1 marked the 10th anniversary of the day we launched Green Global Travel. To commemorate both Keep Reading
The Best Gifts for Campers, Hikers & Nature Lovers
With international travel at an all-time low, camping, hiking, and other forms of outdoor recreation have never been more popular. America's state parks, national parks, and national forests are Keep Reading
The 30 Best Hiking Backpacks & Daypacks
Hiking and other forms of outdoor recreation have become increasingly vital to many people's health (and, if we're being honest, sanity) in 2020. You can tell from the record-breaking crowds at Keep Reading
The Best Beach Gear & Lake Essentials for Summer Staycations
With international and even domestic travel currently at an all-time low (at least in our lifetimes), summer staycations are more popular than ever. For us, the best staycations are all about Keep Reading
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The first time I visited Joshua Tree National Park, I really wasn’t expecting much. I honestly didn’t think the California desert could be that impressive, because it’s mostly made up of dust Keep Reading
The Best Backcountry Camping Gear
In this era of social distancing, quarantines, and travel restrictions even within the US, "getting away from it all" has never more vital for nature-lovers. But with national parks Keep Reading