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Day Trip Inspo to Payson from Phoenix, Arizona

It seems to be a new tradition for me to start my semesters in college off with an adventure with my friends Lacy and Ian. Last fall I hiked the Bob Bear Trail, last spring I visited Kingman and Oatman, Arizona, and this fall I spent the day in Payson, Arizona. I love that this…
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Day Trip Inspo to Buddha Beach in Sedona, Arizona

To celebrate my the birthday of my friend Emma, we decided to make a day trip to Sedona! We woke up that morning at around 4 or 5 am because our goal was to make it to Buddha Beach by the time Crescent Moon Ranch opened, which was 8 o’clock, to ensure that we got…
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The Erie Canal at Pools Brook State Park

Recently, my parents have been loving exploring the Erie Canal by bike ever since the start of Covid. They found that the area that isn’t too busy, so it’s usually a very peaceful place to get outdoors and exercise (except for the Canadian geese encounters). Sometimes, they will just go for a short ride. But…
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Where to Watch the Sunset in Syracuse, New York

I discovered this new sunset spot in Syracuse when going to get ice cream from Gannon’s with my friends one night! This spot has panoramic views of the Syracuse skyline and Route 81 – it’s the best spot around.
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