Destinations | Terradrift | Sustainable Gear and Adventure https://terradrift.com/category/destinations/ Hiking, Camping, Backpacking, and Travel Tue, 11 Mar 2025 17:28:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 https://terradrift.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/favicon-150x150.png Destinations | Terradrift | Sustainable Gear and Adventure https://terradrift.com/category/destinations/ 32 32 146052273 What Do National Parks Layoffs Mean for YOU? Yes, You, Fellow Outdoorist. https://terradrift.com/what-do-national-parks-layoffs-mean-for-you-fellow-outdoorist/ https://terradrift.com/what-do-national-parks-layoffs-mean-for-you-fellow-outdoorist/#respond Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:42:58 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=17203 Wondering what the mass national park layoffs and cuts mean for you? We describe what's happening and what to expect at parks this summer.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/what-do-national-parks-layoffs-mean-for-you-fellow-outdoorist/feed/ 0 17203 Is Going on an Antarctica Cruise Responsible? Here’s Why We Say Go For It. https://terradrift.com/is-cruising-to-antarctica-responsible/ https://terradrift.com/is-cruising-to-antarctica-responsible/#respond Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:24:35 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=16927 Are expedition cruises destroying Antarctica? Depending on who you ask, yes. But also, no. The debate is a legitimate one. After all, most massive cruise ships are often unsustainable and environmentally irresponsible. And Antarctica is home to a delicate ecosystem that affects the weather of the entire world. So yeah, it's a fair question. But like most complicated questions, the answer to whether an Antarctica cruise is a responsible choice isn't a simple "yes" or "no," it's more nuanced than that.
After all, the concerns posed by folks who don’t think Antarctica tourism should be a thing are legitimate. But modern expedition cruises are also doing lots to mitigate those concerns. So what gives? And is there a clear answer? We sailed to Antarctica on the Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic Explorer to see what we could learn about sustainability on the southernmost continent and what tour operators are doing to protect it. Also, if an Antarctica cruise is a responsible choice.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/is-cruising-to-antarctica-responsible/feed/ 0 16927 What to Pack for an Antarctica Cruise from Clothing to Equipment https://terradrift.com/what-to-pack-for-an-antarctica-cruise/ https://terradrift.com/what-to-pack-for-an-antarctica-cruise/#respond Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:24:31 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=16995 Antarctica is a magical wonderland. It looms large as a dream destination for so many exploratory travelers. That includes us. So when we got the opportunity to go on the first ever Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic Antarctica Direct Sail and Fly expedition, we were over the moon. We couldn't wait to see penguins, whales, learn plenty about science and conservation and climate change on board, and marvel at this vast wilderness. If that's you, whether you've already booked your trip or are currently in the dreaming and planning phase, it may be helpful to know what to pack for an Antarctica cruise. Specifically an expedition cruise. Here's what we brought along.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/what-to-pack-for-an-antarctica-cruise/feed/ 0 16995 I Backpacked the First Ever Fjällräven Classic Chile. New AND Experienced Backpackers Should Consider It. https://terradrift.com/i-backpacked-the-first-ever-fjallraven-classic-chile/ https://terradrift.com/i-backpacked-the-first-ever-fjallraven-classic-chile/#respond Fri, 03 Jan 2025 23:42:18 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=16842 When I joined the outdoor brand Fjällräven for their Classic USA in Colorado last summer, I had no reason to believe I'd get the chance to do it again at any of their other 7 Classic events around the world. But when they announced a brand new 4-day backpacking route in Patagonia in Chile, I was thrilled to do it all again, this time in such a remarkable trekking destination. It was certainly different than the USA Classic, but one thing that remained the same: it's a great event whether you've been backpacking for years or you've never been backpacking before ever. Think you might want to check out a Fjällräven Classic yourself? Here's what I learned from backpacking with 200 of my closest friends. Twice.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/i-backpacked-the-first-ever-fjallraven-classic-chile/feed/ 0 16842 The 5 Best Hikes in Europe (Or at Least Our Faves) https://terradrift.com/5-best-hikes-in-europe/ https://terradrift.com/5-best-hikes-in-europe/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:46:21 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=16287 We love to travel here at Terradrift. And we've spent enough time exploring Europe now to definitely have our favorite spots for outdoor adventure. So if you're headed to (or located in) mainland Europe, definitely check out these routes, which might just be some of the best hiking trails in Europe (they're at least some of our faves so far).

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]]> https://terradrift.com/5-best-hikes-in-europe/feed/ 0 16287 Our 5 Favorite Hikes in the USA! (A Non-Exhaustive List, Obvs) https://terradrift.com/our-5-favorite-hikes-in-the-usa-a-non-exhaustive-list/ https://terradrift.com/our-5-favorite-hikes-in-the-usa-a-non-exhaustive-list/#respond Thu, 17 Oct 2024 17:45:43 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=16285 Here at Terradrift, we're hikers first (even though we are also obsessed with backpacking and mountain biking). And as such, we've explored nearly every corner of the wide and wonderful landscape known as the U.S. Along the way, we've found some magical trails (including paddle trails) from coast to coast (including in Hawaii and Alaska). Naturally, there are millions of trails around this massive country, and we obviously haven't hiked even close to all of them. We haven't even hiked in every state (though we've been to almost every state)! But of the places we have laced up our vegan hiking boots, these are some of our favorite hikes in the USA!

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]]> https://terradrift.com/our-5-favorite-hikes-in-the-usa-a-non-exhaustive-list/feed/ 0 16285 Ride the Rim at Crater Lake National Park: The Absolute Best Way to Experience the Park! https://terradrift.com/ride-the-rim-crater-lake-national-park/ https://terradrift.com/ride-the-rim-crater-lake-national-park/#respond Thu, 03 Oct 2024 20:36:36 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=16468 Looking for a unique way to experience a national park that is the perfect balance of adventure and exploration but doesn't involve sitting in the car and driving from lookout point to lookout point all day or spending four days backpacking in the wilderness? We've got just the thing: ride your bike around the Rim Road at Crater Lake National Park! "That's crazy!" you say? "It's too hilly and there are cars!" you say? Well, no, it's totally not crazy! And yes, it's hilly, but if you plan strategically and get to Crater Lake in early September, you absolutely can ride (almost) the entire rim road with no cars at all! It's the totally FREE Ride the Rim event and it. was. baller.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/ride-the-rim-crater-lake-national-park/feed/ 0 16468 A Coastal Oregon Road Trip: Beaches, Sand Dunes, Rocky Coastline, and No Crowds! https://terradrift.com/coastal-oregon-road-trip-beaches-dunes-no-crowds/ https://terradrift.com/coastal-oregon-road-trip-beaches-dunes-no-crowds/#respond Thu, 19 Sep 2024 15:22:11 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=16453 Oregon–pretty much the whole state–is a gold mine of outdoor adventure. There's mountain biking, hiking around mountains, backpacking, kayaking, and so much more. And the Oregon Coast is no exception. Between sandy beaches, whale watching, sandboarding, biking and hiking, you'll never run out of things to do. But if you want to avoid the crowds, follow this coastal Oregon road trip itinerary for fewer people and plenty of quality outdoor time, epic views, and moody Pacific Northwest weather.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/coastal-oregon-road-trip-beaches-dunes-no-crowds/feed/ 0 16453 Indigenous Tours in Banff: 5 Amazing (and Meaningful) Adventures with the Region’s Original Guides https://terradrift.com/indigenous-tours-in-banff-5-outdoor-adventures-canadas-original-guides/ https://terradrift.com/indigenous-tours-in-banff-5-outdoor-adventures-canadas-original-guides/#respond Thu, 25 Jul 2024 22:00:13 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=16146 When I head into the mountains, either the Wasatch range near my home, the Austrian or Swiss Alps, or the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend National Park, I am always moved. Sure, I love to move fast and summit peaks as much as the next outdoor lover, but for years immersing myself in nature has been as much about the peace and calm I find there, enjoying the majestic scenery, and taking time to bear witness to the power of nature. But when I got to go to Alberta, Canada recently and spend time in the Rockies around Banff and Jasper (the tailbone of Turtle Island–a.k.a. North America), the wonder I have always felt in the outdoors was amplified each time I set out to explore with the region's Indigenous guides. Here are 5 Indigenous tours I heartily recommend in the area.

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]]> https://terradrift.com/indigenous-tours-in-banff-5-outdoor-adventures-canadas-original-guides/feed/ 0 16146 Hiking in West Virginia: Dolly Sods and Beyond! https://terradrift.com/hiking-in-west-virginia-dolly-sods-and-beyond/ https://terradrift.com/hiking-in-west-virginia-dolly-sods-and-beyond/#respond Thu, 27 Jun 2024 21:32:34 +0000 https://terradrift.com/?p=15470 In the list of states long overlooked when it comes to hiking, biking and outdoor adventure, West Virginia ranks pretty high on the list. But for those who know, this little state that's as much the north of the south as it is the south of the north is brimming with wide open spaces to explore. There are tons of wilderness areas, state parks, and forests to get lost in (please don't get lost), so we recently headed to Tucker County, home to Blackwater Falls, Canaan Valley, and Dolly Sods, to see what makes the region so special. Here's how to spend a long weekend to a week biking, chasing waterfalls, and hiking in West Virginia.

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