The Best Things to Do in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park for Each Season
The good thing is you’ll be astounded by the beauty of the Smoky Mountains no matter when you come and it really just comes down to preference and priorities.
These 27 Experiences Need to Be Added to Your Marine Wildlife Bucket List
The ocean is the largest livable habitat and the one we know the least about. There are a ton of animals to add to your marine wildlife bucket list!
Want to Advance Your Diving Skills? Start the PADI Advanced Open Water eLearning Today (or anytime!)
If you're looking to increase your scuba skills then the PADI Advanced Open Water eLearning is the next step! Here's why eLearning is a great choice!
Should I Carry a Dive Knife With Me When I Go Scuba Diving?
Many scuba divers choose to carry diving knives with them for safety reasons – whether for themselves, their dive buddies, or marine animals. Should you?
The Tips You Need to Get Started on Your Vegan Van Life Journey
Being vegan while living in a van really isn’t all that different from any other situation. I'm going to share my best vegan van life tips to get you started!
Scuba Diving Withdrawals? 12+ Things to Do While Stuck on Dry Land
Are you having scuba diving withdrawals? Here are 12+ things to do while you're stuck on dry land coping with a lack of diving.
The 12+ Best Scuba Diving Podcasts (Also for Ocean Lovers!)
Are you looking for the best scuba diving podcasts out there? Here's a list of the best ones that regularly put out new content! While most scuba divers would rather…
Want to Kayak for the First Time? Here are the Basics!
Kayaking is a fantastic water sport and so versatile, but kayaking beginners may feel a little overwhelmed. Here are all the basics you need to know to get started! You…
17+ Nature Spots in Chicago to Escape the Hectic City Vibes
Just because you're in a big metropolis like Chicago doesn't mean you can't get away from it all! Here are the best Chicago nature spots!
The Basic Essentials to Get You Hiking Right Now
On every hike, you should always have these ten hiking essentials with you or on you - whether this is a short day hike or a multi-day hike! The best…
Everything You Need to Know About Diving Blue Heron Bridge & What You Can See
I may be landlocked here in Nashville, but I've made a real effort to get in diving as much as possible (for me) this year. Since getting my scuba certification…
Lace Up in One of These 11 Vegan Hiking Boots
Just because you love hiking doesn't mean your shoes have to be leather and your socks have to be wool! There are plenty of vegan alternatives to everything you can…
An Ethical Guide to Kayaking with Manatees (and Wild Monkeys!) in Florida
There are several moments in life that have left me speechless and truly in awe of this world. It made me forgot about all the negative moments and how truly…
Shore Diving at the Deerfield Beach Pier in Florida
It wasn't that long ago that I was panicking in a pool in Costa Rica telling my scuba diving instructor that I was d-o-n-e. Somehow, I pulled through that life-changing…
The Best Places to Go Scuba Diving with Sharks
As a brand new diver that has always had a fascination with sharks and saw two sharks on my very first ocean dive, my fascination and amazement has tipped over…
4 Simple Tips for First-Time Backpackers
If you want to travel the world with nothing but a rucksack on your back, then backpacking is the experience for you. While it is a common and popular rite…
Getting Scuba Certified in Costa Rica | The Most Terrifying, Humbling + Rewarding Experience of My Life
As I watch the mountains go by outside my window on a train ride through the Smoky Mountains, my mind keeps being drawn back to the ocean. This is a…
Learn to Scuba Dive from the Comfort of Your Home
Can you take scuba lessons from the comfort of your home? In theory, yes! Getting certified to scuba dive is a somewhat nerve-wracking but highly rewarding experience and there's no…
Tips for Backpacking China on a Budget
China on a Budget With a country as vast as China, travelers have plenty of different options when it comes to how they wish to explore it. Whether by air,…
Glamping, Stunning Waterfalls + Incredible Hospitality – Stay at Horseshoe Bend Campground
Last September, I went to an area of my state I had always wanted to visit - Rock Island State Park. With a goal to visit all Tennessee State Parks,…
