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  • 5 WAYS WE CAN HELP PROTECT OUR BEAUTIFUL NATIONAL PARKS
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    5 WAYS WE CAN HELP PROTECT OUR BEAUTIFUL NATIONAL PARKS

    ByPaige Schwent February 11, 2026February 12, 2026

    We are on a mission to visit all the national parks in the United States. And so far, we have visited 41! Every time we …

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  • AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE TO THE NA PALI COAST
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    AN UNFORGETTABLE ADVENTURE TO THE NA PALI COAST

    ByAdam Schwent, PT, DPT February 6, 2026February 6, 2026

    I lived on Oahu for 9 months for a travel therapy contract and during that time I had the chance to visit 3 other islands, …

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  • HOW TO SPEND A WEEKEND IN SEDONA, ARIZONA
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    HOW TO SPEND A WEEKEND IN SEDONA, ARIZONA

    ByPaige Schwent January 30, 2026January 30, 2026

    One of my all-time favorite weekend destination spots is Sedona, Arizona. There’s so much to love! The energy, the red rocks, the charm, the local …

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    EASY HAWAI’I HIKES ON OAHU THAT ARE FAMILY FRIENDLY

    ByAdam Schwent, PT, DPT January 22, 2026January 22, 2026

    Hi there! Looking to take your family to Oahu Hawai’i this year for vacation and need suggestions for outdoor activities? I got you. With these …

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  • 5 MODERATE HAWAI’I HIKES THAT ARE WORTH YOUR TIME
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    5 MODERATE HAWAI’I HIKES THAT ARE WORTH YOUR TIME

    ByAdam Schwent, PT, DPT January 16, 2026January 22, 2026

    When visiting Hawai’i, planning your time efficiently is crucial. The last thing you want to do is fill your precious time with hikes that aren’t …

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  • HAWAI’I HIKES: 6 DIFFICULT HIKES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS
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    HAWAI’I HIKES: 6 DIFFICULT HIKES YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS

    ByAdam Schwent, PT, DPT April 22, 2025April 22, 2025

    I have been traveling for over 5 years now and have been fortunate enough to complete some of America’s best hikes. From the East Coast …

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  • NORTH CASCADE NATIONAL PARK: AN EPIC ADVENTURE IN WASHINGTON
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    NORTH CASCADE NATIONAL PARK: AN EPIC ADVENTURE IN WASHINGTON

    ByPaige Schwent March 11, 2024March 11, 2024

    NORTH CASCADES NATIONAL PARK One of the most beautiful National Parks in America has to be the North Cascades National Park. Located in Northern Washington …

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  • WHAT WE’VE LEARNED AFTER 2 YEARS OF FULL TIME RV LIVING
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    WHAT WE’VE LEARNED AFTER 2 YEARS OF FULL TIME RV LIVING

    ByAdam Schwent, PT, DPT January 15, 2024January 15, 2024

    It’s official, we have been traveling full-time in our 2018 Thor Motor Coach for over two years now! Looking back we could have never guessed …

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  • GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO: A GUIDE TO THE ULTIMATE WEEKEND GETAWAY
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    GLENWOOD SPRINGS, COLORADO: A GUIDE TO THE ULTIMATE WEEKEND GETAWAY

    ByPaige Schwent January 2, 2024January 11, 2024

    Colorado has no shortage of cute mountain towns that make for a perfect weekend getaway, but this one in particular deserves more recognition. Glenwood Springs …

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  • 6 OF THE BEST MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK HIKES
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    6 OF THE BEST MOUNT RAINIER NATIONAL PARK HIKES

    ByAdam Schwent, PT, DPT December 18, 2023December 18, 2023

    I spent 5 months in Washington State and was lucky enough to explore a lot of it. I’ve driven many hours and hiked many miles, …

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  • THE BEST ALPINE LAKE HIKES TO DO IN COLORADO
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    THE BEST ALPINE LAKE HIKES TO DO IN COLORADO

    ByAdam Schwent, PT, DPT June 16, 2023June 16, 2023

    Colorado is by far one of our favorite states and that is because of the endless opportunities of outdoor activities there are. From winter to …

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  • HOW TO SPEND A WEEKEND IN CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK
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    HOW TO SPEND A WEEKEND IN CAPITOL REEF NATIONAL PARK

    ByAdam Schwent, PT, DPT February 9, 2023February 9, 2023

    There are 5 national parks in Utah, and they all have unique qualities that make them individually awesome. However, this one, in particular, we had …

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  • RV LIFE: TIPS THAT WE’VE LEARNED AFTER 1 YEAR
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    RV LIFE: TIPS THAT WE’VE LEARNED AFTER 1 YEAR

    ByAdam Schwent, PT, DPT July 24, 2022January 3, 2024

    We have officially been living the RV life full-time for 1 whole year!! And boy has it been fun, and exhausting, and humbling, and eventful! …

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  • TOP HIKES IN THE COLORADO FRONT RANGE
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    TOP HIKES IN THE COLORADO FRONT RANGE

    ByAdam Schwent, PT, DPT March 3, 2022February 5, 2024

    The Front Range is a section of the Rocky Mountains that extends down from Wyoming into Central Colorado through cities like Fort Collins in the …

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  • 10 BEST RESTAURANTS ON THE COAST OF GEORGIA
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    10 BEST RESTAURANTS ON THE COAST OF GEORGIA

    ByAdam Schwent, PT, DPT February 28, 2022January 25, 2024

    We all know the best part about going on vacation or exploring a place we’ve never been before is dining in new restaurants and trying …

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  • DOG SLEDDING IN THE ROCKIES
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    DOG SLEDDING IN THE ROCKIES

    ByAdam Schwent, PT, DPT June 21, 2021February 1, 2024

    We’ve all seen Eight Below, right? The incredibly sad story of a man who tragically had to leave his beautiful sled dogs to escape to …

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  • SEA KAYAKING ON THE GREAT LAKE SUPERIOR
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    SEA KAYAKING ON THE GREAT LAKE SUPERIOR

    ByAdam Schwent, PT, DPT March 12, 2021June 16, 2021

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be paddling in the middle of the largest freshwater lake in North America? Well, I …

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Wait… How did I end up here? Oh yea…the mountains Wait…

How did I end up here? Oh yea…the mountains were calling and I had to go! ⛰️

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Hi 👋 I’m Adam! My wife, Paige, and I travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #traveladventures #hiking #optoutside
Camping in January?! 😅 Who would’ve thought? That Camping in January?! 😅

Who would’ve thought? That’s why we love Arizona!! 🙌

We camped at Lost Dutchman State Park, and it did not disappoint! 

Epic views of Flatiron Peak, surrounded by saguaros, and a beautiful sunset! 🌅🤩

Also, hot showers, nicely kept bathrooms, and a fire pit (as long as there’s no fire restrictions). 

What more could we ask for?! This is better than any hotel could ever be. 

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Hi 👋 We’re Adam and Paige! We travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #traveladventures #camping #arizona
HIKES YOU HAVE TO DO AT LEAST ONCE IN YOUR LIFETIM HIKES YOU HAVE TO DO AT LEAST ONCE IN YOUR LIFETIME 🥾

Part 6:📍Flatiron via Siphon Draw Trail 
5.8 miles // 2,723ft elevation gain

A must do hike when visiting Phoenix! 🤩

The Flatiron is located in the Superstition Mountain Range, one of our favorites! 👌

To get to the trailhead, you’ll have to enter Lost Dutchman State Park and pay the entrance fee. OR stay at the campground and walk to the trailhead in the AM, which is what we did and what I would highly recommend! 🙌

Be sure to get an early start as the Arizona heat can make this difficult hike even harder. The trail starts off as a steady incline, but quickly gets very steep and will later require lots of scrambling. The big boulders make the hike to the top rough, but also extremely fun! 

Once you reach the top, you’ll be rewarded with amazing views of the valley and the Superstition Mountain Range. 😮‍💨

Happy hiking! 

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Hi 👋 I’m Adam! My wife, Paige, and I travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #traveladventures #hiking #arizona
Not a bad reputation to have. 🙌 • • • Hi 👋 I’m A Not a bad reputation to have. 🙌

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Hi 👋 I’m Adam! My wife, Paige, and I travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #traveladventures #hiking #optoutside
Adam does the planning, Paige is along for the rid Adam does the planning, Paige is along for the ride 🤩

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Hi 👋 we’re Adam and Paige! We travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #traveladventures #hiking #optoutside
This trend but travel pt edition 🤙 • • • Hi 👋 I This trend but travel pt edition 🤙 

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Hi 👋 I’m Adam! My wife, Paige, and I travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #traveladventures #optoutside #ophelia
Dancing our way off the grid…because the grid is n Dancing our way off the grid…because the grid is not someplace I wanna be. 

Find us in the mountains. ⛰️ 🌵☀️

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Hi 👋 We’re Adam and Paige! We travel full time in our RV on travel physical therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #traveladventures #hiking #optoutside
These knees aren’t going to last forever 😅 Gotta These knees aren’t going to last forever 😅

Gotta do hard shit now while I can. 💪 

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Hi 👋 I’m Adam! My wife, Paige, and I travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #traveladventures #hiking #clocksticking
These knees aren’t going to last forever 😅 Gotta These knees aren’t going to last forever 😅

Gotta do hard shit now while I can. 💪 

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Hi 👋 I’m Adam! My wife, Paige, and I travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #traveladventures #hiking #clocksticking
These knees aren’t going to last forever 😅 Gotta These knees aren’t going to last forever 😅

Gotta do hard shit now while I can. 💪 

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Hi 👋 I’m Adam! My wife, Paige, and I travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #traveladventures #hiking #clocksticking
HIKES YOU HAVE TO DO AT LEAST ONCE IN YOUR LIFETIM HIKES YOU HAVE TO DO AT LEAST ONCE IN YOUR LIFETIME 🥾

Part 5: 📍 Boynton Canyon Trail 

A must do hike when visiting Sedona! 🤩

This trail is 6.6 miles long with an elevation gain of 931 ft. However, to reach the subway cave, you will have to veer off the path. You’ll take a right after about 2 miles in and continue for another 10-15 minutes before reaching the cave. You’ll then have to scramble up the rocks for this epic view. 🙌

If you get lost, don’t be afraid to ask others for help. It can be difficult navigating this trail because it’s not marked. Make sure to do your research beforehand to be fully prepared for landmarks to look out for. 👌

Happy hiking! 

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Hi 👋 I’m Adam! My wife, Paige, and I travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #traveladventures #hiking #arizona
This & no cell service. 👌 Let’s be honest, we’re This & no cell service. 👌

Let’s be honest, we’re all a little happier when we starting losing bars. 

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Hi 👋 I’m Adam! My wife, Paige, and I travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #traveladventures #arizona
What traveling is really like.. Instagram is a hi What traveling is really like..

Instagram is a highlight reel and don’t get me wrong we have so much fun when traveling! It brings us so much joy. The places we visit, the sights we see, are truly incredible!! 

But sometimes along the way, things happen. Unexpectedly. 

That’s what makes all this an adventure! 

And looking back, we can mostly laugh about it all now. 😂 the fire hydrant hurt lol 

Has any of this happened to you while traveling? Let me know in the comments! 👇

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Hi 👋 I’m Adam! My wife, Paige, and I travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #traveladventures #mishaps
Wanna go to Arizona? Again? Yes, please! 🙌 Truly Wanna go to Arizona? Again? Yes, please! 🙌

Truly something else in the wintertime. 🌵🤩

Where’s somewhere in AZ on your bucket list?? 

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Hi 👋 I’m Adam! My wife, Paige, and I travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #traveladventures #arizona #optoutside
11/10 campsite ⛺️ 🌵 ⭐️ Located in Lost Dutchman 11/10 campsite ⛺️ 🌵 ⭐️ 

Located in Lost Dutchman State Park, this campsite was spectacular! Epic view of the Flat Iron & Superstition Mtns, saguaros everywhere, and dark night skies for perfect star gazing. What’s not to love? 🤩

Would you camp here?

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Hi 👋 I’m Adam! My wife, Paige, and I travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #traveladventures #camping #arizona
Wait for the end…thank you, phone screen protector Wait for the end…thank you, phone screen protectors 😅

Here’s a breakdown of our epic road trip to Arizona where we visited 4 national parks and 2 state parks in 7 days! 👇

📍Big Bend National Park
 >Santa Elena Canyon Trail 
 >Window View Overlook Trail 

📍 Carlsbad Cavern National Park
 >Visitor Center to Big Room Trail

📍 Guadalupe Mountains National Park
 >Guadalupe Peak Trail

📍 Catalina State Park 
 >Sutherland and Canyon Loop Trail

📍 Saguaro National Park West
 >Valley View Overlook Trail
 >Desert Discovery Nature Trail

📍 Lost Dutchman State Park
 >Siphon Draw Trail to Flatiron 

7 days , 1900 miles driven, and a whole lot of beautiful views 🤩

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Hi 👋 I’m Adam! My wife, Paige, and I travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙
We moved…again! Back to Arizona for my third tim We moved…again! 

Back to Arizona for my third time! 🌵

I start my next travel contact on Monday in Phoenix and am ready to get back into an outpatient setting that works with athletes! 💪 

But I’m really excited for the weather that Arizona brings during the winter time, the saguaros, the mountains, the hiking, the camping, and all that’s in between. ☀️⛺️⛰️🥾

If you’re looking for fun things to do in Arizona, then you’re in the right place. 🙌

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Hi 👋 I’m Adam! My wife, Paige, and I travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #traveladventures #arizona #optoutside
Best view we saw in 2025 🤩‼️ The views from Rifug Best view we saw in 2025 🤩‼️

The views from Rifugio Pramperet to Rifugio Bianchet on the AV1 in the Dolomites were hands down the best in 2025! With the ridge of Cima de Zita being a highlight!! 🤩

I mean look at that stunning mountain ridge in the clouds. 😮‍💨

Who’s hiking the AV1 in 2026?

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Hi 👋 I’m Adam! My wife, Paige, and I travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions from all over! Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #traveladventures #av1 #dolomites
A NATIONAL PARK YOU MUST SEE TO BELIEVE 👀 Carlsb A NATIONAL PARK YOU MUST SEE TO BELIEVE 👀 

Carlsbad Cavern National Park 🦇 

National Park #40 ✅

This national park sits in Southeastern New Mexico, near the border of Texas. 

Before visiting, you should definitely reserve a time slot if you want to explore the caves. They do fill up and with no time slot reservation, no entry. With a national park pass, the pass holder and three other people can get in for free. Without a pass, the cost is $15/person. 

To get to the cave, there are 2 options. The first being, taking an elevator straight down to “The Big Room”. This option is for those who can not safely complete option 2. 

Option 2, hike 2.5 miles descending down a total of 800ft through the caves natural entrance. If you are capable of completing this option, then I would highly recommend it! It takes about an extra hour to get to The Big Room from the natural entrance. 

Once you’re in The Big Room, which is the largest, easily accessible cave in North America, you’ll walk a big loop around the cave. This takes about an hour and a half to complete. This room will leave your jaw on the floor!! 🤩 We were in awe the whole time! 

If you’re visiting during the summer months, be sure to catch the bat flights, which takes place at the caves natural entrance amphitheater. You may witness thousands of bats leaving the cave at dusk. 🦇 

Would you visit this National Park??

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Hi 👋 I’m Adam! My wife, Paige, and I travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #rvlife #carlsbadcavernnationalpark
This Texas national park is one you don’t want to This Texas national park is one you don’t want to miss! 

Look at these views! 🤩

This hike is perfect for everyone. Just a short and easy out and back hike, 2.35 miles long & 764 ft of elevation gain. 

Be sure to add the Santa Elena Canyon Trail to your hiking bucket list. 🥾 

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Hi 👋 I’m Adam! My wife, Paige, and I travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #traveladventures #hiking #bigbend
A bench with a good view! 🙌🤩 Located in Saquaro N A bench with a good view! 🙌🤩

Located in Saquaro National Park West (Tucson Mountain District) is Valley View Overlook Trail. It’s an easy out and back that is perfect for your morning stroll! The drive alone is beautiful! 

Would you hike here to have your morning coffee?? ☕️ 

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Hi 👋 I’m Adam! My wife, Paige, and I travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #traveladventures #saguaronationalparkwest #hiking
📍 Guadalupe Peak The highest point in Texas!! 🤩 📍 Guadalupe Peak

The highest point in Texas!! 🤩

After climbing over 4 miles one way with almost 3,000 ft of elevation gain you can reach the summit of Guadalupe Peak, which sits at 8,751 ft. 

Located inside Guadalupe Mountains National Park, this hike is one you don’t want to miss! ‼️

The trailhead starts in the parking lot of Pine Springs Campground. The hike took us about 6 hours (5 hiking hours). Start before the sun comes up to get a beautiful sunrise from mountainside! 🌄

Or you could hike the day before and camp at Guadalupe Peak Wilderness Campground, which is roughly one mile from the summit and witness sunrise from the top! 

Honestly, this hike was amazing!! The incline was steady, the trail was great, and the views were spectacular! Highly recommend 💯

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Hi 👋 I’m Adam! My wife, Paige, and I travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #traveladventures #hiking #guadalupepeak
How to spend one day in Big Bend National Park 👇 How to spend one day in Big Bend National Park 👇

☕️ Breakfast at Espresso Y Poco Mas 
📍 Visitors center (will be closing May 2026 for renovation) 
🤩 Window Trail Overlook
🦕 Fossil Discovery Exhibit 
🪨 Balance Rock Trail (need a high clearance vehicle for 6 mile gravel road) 
🤩 Santa Elena Canyon Overlook
🚗 Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive
🥾 Santa Elena Canyon Trail
🌮 Dinner at Taqueria el Milagro
🚐 Stay at Paisaino Village RV Park & Inn (located just minutes outside of the park)

OR 

🥾 Hike the highest peak in Big Bend, Emory Peak 

✔️ Save this post for your next visit to Big Bend! 

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Hi 👋 I’m Adam! My wife, Paige, and I travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We love sharing epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

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This definitely took longer than 90 seconds. 😅 In This definitely took longer than 90 seconds. 😅

In reality, it took us about 2 hours to get the RV ready to hit the road. That does not include packing up the inside, which usually takes a few days. 

But, we have done this for 5 years now and feel like we have a really good process. Me and Paige also help each other out because it is so important that we both know how to do everything. 🤝

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Hi 👋 I’m Adam! My wife, Paige, and I travel the states in our RV on travel therapy contracts. We share epic hikes, local spots, and fun excursions all over the U.S. Follow @trailsofatravelpt for more travel content. 🤙 

#travelpt #travelcouple #traveladventures #rvlife #rvfulltime
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