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Hiking Favs

By DeNolfWanders

Our favorite hiking apparel and must have gear.

Austin’s go-to hiking outfit, the best men’s hiking outfit

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Casual travel day outfit

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The kind of hike that ruins all other hikes — in the best way ✨

We woke up before 5am, and somehow still felt lucky to snag a spot at Logan Pass. The sun was barely up, and the trail was already giving main character energy. 🏔️

The Highline Trail in Glacier National Park felt like walking through a real-life nature documentary. We saw deer up close, passed mountain goats, and even crossed paths with actual bears — which sounds terrifying but somehow just felt like part of the plot. 🐻

We stopped at the Granite Park Chalet for a “gourmet” backcountry peanut butter sandwich lunch at the picnic tables with the best views we didn’t have to pay extra for.

And by the time we descended to The Loop, our legs were done but our hearts were very full.

The free shuttle back up? Felt like luxury travel. Would rate it 10/10.

This hike had everything: views, wildlife, trail snacks, existential moments, and just enough Type 2 fun to make you want to do it all over again the second you’re back at your desk.

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Some people wing it. I… color-code 🩵

From gas station stops to sunrise hikes and where to find the best local ice cream—I’ve got it all mapped out. Multiple tabs. Estimated drive times. Snack schedules. Even a backup plan for the backup plan.

Sure, it might be “extra.” But it’s also the reason we’re never hangry, never lost, and somehow always at the overlook right before golden hour.

Call it what you want—I call it ✨prepared✨.

Anyone else travel with a spreadsheet? Or are you the “we’ll figure it out when we get there” type? (No judgment. Okay… maybe a little.)

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Wait, hold up… did you know Joshua Trees aren’t even trees?! 🤯 They’re actually part of the agave family, which means we’ve been out here admiring giant spiky cousins of the tequila plant 🌵🍹

One minute we’re out here thinking we’re surrounded by cool desert trees, the next minute we’re basically hiking through an agave garden. Nature, you sneaky thing—you really keep us on our toes! 😂

Now who’s ready for happy hour? 🍹

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We thought we were too early for wildflower season in Iceland… but we were pleasantly surprised when we pulled up to fields just starting to bloom. 💜🇮🇸⁠
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Lupin season in Iceland hits in early summer, and we arrived right as those dreamy purple flowers were waking up—blanketing the valleys, roadsides, and black sand beaches in the most magical way.⁠
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But did you know? These stunning blooms aren’t actually native to Iceland. Lupins were introduced from Alaska in the 1940s to help with soil erosion caused by volcanic activity and overgrazing.⁠ 🌋⁠
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And while they did help stabilize the land, they spread fast—too fast. Today, they’ve taken over entire regions, outcompeting native plants and changing the local ecosystem.⁠ ⁠🌱
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It’s a bit of a love-hate relationship: undeniably beautiful, but ecologically complex.⁠
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📍 This was filmed near Vík, along Iceland’s stunning south coast.⁠
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🗓️ Wildflower season usually runs from late May through early July—so if Iceland in bloom is on your bucket list, now’s the time to book that flight.⁠

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We call it hiker resistance training, powered by views, trail mix, and the promise of a post-hike beer.

Some people walk with weighted vests; we just lift our backpacks (and our spirits) one summit at a time.

Honestly, who needs a gym when the reward is this view? 🏔️

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Iceland packing tip #1: bring a windbreaker.

Packing tip #2: maybe also some ankle weights 😆

We thought we were prepared for Iceland’s weather… and then we met the Snaefellsnes Peninsula. The wind here doesn’t just blow—it performs. Dramatic entrances, full-body twirls, and a firm grip on your car door. At one point, it literally wouldn’t let us leave—we could barely get the car door open. Like Iceland’s way of saying, “stay a little longer.”

Every attempt at taking a photo turned into a full-body workout to try to stay standing in one place. But the views? Absolutely worth it.

If you’re planning your Iceland itinerary, just know the wind is part of the charm. Embrace it. Layer up. Laugh through it. Iceland’s chaos is half the fun.

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It’s funny how that lyric hits harder when you’ve actually done it 🤣 red-faced, sweaty, and completely in awe of what’s around you.

When people ask what we did on vacation, the answer’s usually something like: “Oh you know, woke up at 4 a.m., packed too many snacks, got lost once, climbed a mountain, and turned around.”

But that’s our kind of happy. The kind that comes from chasing views instead of crowds, and collecting memories instead of souvenirs.

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Share this with your travel partner 🫶🏻

Find someone who’s always game for goofy moments like this 💚✌️

Whether it’s heart-shaped rocks or spontaneous dance breaks, the best travel partner is the one who never says no to silly shenanigans. It’s all about having fun and making the adventure unforgettable, one cheesy pose at a time. 😄❤️

BTW, if you’re looking for this spot, it’s called Heart Rock in Joshua Tree National Park. The hike is a short and sweet 1-mile loop with about 100 feet of elevation gain, perfect for a quick but memorable adventure! Make sure to keep an eye out for this natural heart formation in the rocks – it’s an iconic stop for Joshua Tree explorers 🌵🫶

We stopped here just after sunrise and we’re the only ones there! ✨

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How’d we do with our heart? 🤣

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There’s remote work… and then there’s “so remote even my Slack can’t find me.” 🌲✨

That’s the kind of off-the-grid adventure we’re always chasing—where the only pings are from mountain streams and the only notifications are wildlife sightings. 🐻⛰️

Because honestly, nothing beats a Teton sunrise, a Glacier trail, or a Michigan lake day.

Who else agrees the best office upgrade is the one with zero cell service?

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My go to day hiking outfit

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