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Sedona Day Hiking Essentials
Go hiking they said, it’ll be fun, they said! And it is, but there are some hiking essentials you’ll want to bring with you to ensure that your hike is safe and fun! Osprey Daylite Plus Everyday Backpack You’ve got to be able to comfortably carry everything else on this list and I love this daypack because it has a padded back and roomy capacity without being bulky. It’s got a sleeve for a water reservoir (more on that in a minute) and adjustable straps that can make more space for your stuff. LifeStraw Go Series Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle Ever since I picked up E. coli while traveling,…
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Why I didn’t summit Koko Crater Trail | Oahu, Hawaii
1000 steps up to the top of an Oahu mountain on Koko Crater Trail can sound a little daunting. And when you pull up to Koko Head Trail, the view of the stairs in the distance is definitely a bit intimidating! But I am gloriously overconfident and was certain I could do it. At just .75 miles one way with an elevation gain of 880 feet, it didn’t seem that bad. Spoiler alert: I didn’t make it to the top, but the amazing views at the summit are worth the effort. Compared to Diamond Head (which I hiked on a previous trip), Koko Head offers a more challenging climb with…
