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    Hi! Thanks for being here! I'm Taryn. I travel extensively, you could say I'm "outdoorsy," and I'm a wannabe photographer.

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    This beautiful (frozen) waterfall has been on my b This beautiful (frozen) waterfall has been on my bucket list for YEARS. Being Arizona, the window of time it actually flows is VERY small - it's frozen solid or completely dry for much of the year.

I've only ever managed to see it dry, so this is at least progress ๐Ÿ˜… I was hoping it would be flowing, but it's pretty magical frozen, too.
    Did you know that the Jackson Hole airport will CL Did you know that the Jackson Hole airport will CLOSE completely for (at least) a few months in 2022?? ๐Ÿ˜ณ It's due to a much-needed runway reconstruction/expansion (if you've never been, it's gotta be one of the tiniest airports in the country), and will take place during the busiest and best part of the season.

I'm headed back this summer, likely in July, and I am STOKED. Grand Teton is my FAVE national park and I'm dying to explore it more! 

Want an even cooler (and much easier! ๐Ÿคช) way to explore the Tetons up close? Click the link in my bio to read about how to float the Snake River INSIDE the park!
    Finally, a chair that matches my giant personality Finally, a chair that matches my giant personality ๐Ÿ˜œ

See how there's NO ONE on the beach? Believe it or not, this wasn't an Instagram vs. reality situation - St. Croix beaches are really this uncrowded and pristine. ๐Ÿคฏ I stand by my statement that it's gotta be one of the most underrated destinations in the world! #hiddengem
    Happy birthday/founding day to the Salt River Bay Happy birthday/founding day to the Salt River Bay National Historical Park & Ecological Preserve (whew, rolls right off the tongue ๐Ÿคช)! 

This bay in St. Croix is home to an incredibly rare phenomenon, bioluminescence! In fact, it's one of just a literal FEW "bio bays" in the entire world! ๐Ÿคฏ 

In case you're unfamiliar, bio bays  are where large populations of bioluminescent creatures, like plankton and jellyfish, live. No idea what I'm talking about? Bioluminescent = glow in the dark!

When evening conditions are JUST RIGHT, you can kayak in this bay and watch the Bioluminescence in full effect. As your paddle makes contact with the organisms, they light up!! It's absolutely incredible! I learned that it doesn't show up on photos....like, at all, no matter what ๐Ÿ˜ญ So, this is the only pic I have of the night, but an experience I will literally never forget. Have you ever seen bioluminescence? Tell me where!!
    Long live winter โ˜€๏ธ 
....in southern Arizona ๐Ÿคช

Also - look at how blue that sky is! ๐Ÿคฉ๐Ÿ™Œ
    The adventure lifestyle has some inherent dangers. The adventure lifestyle has some inherent dangers. I think we all know that but sort of file it away for the most part. This is a reminder that hits very close to home ๐Ÿ’”

A man lost his life hiking Angels Landing in Zion over the weekend. Little is known about the circumstances, as he was hiking/traveling solo. May he rest in peace and may his loved ones find some comfort. 

As many of you know, we hiked Angels Landing just one month ago. It is legitimately dangerous. For the most part, I couldn't bring myself to look up/out. I kept my eyes fixed on my next step, and the few photos I took were at points where I had stable footing (and was likely white-knuckling the chains with my free hand). Check out the video in slide 2 to see how sheer the edges truly drop off ๐Ÿ˜ณ

I actually JUST finished writing about safety tips for this hike because, again, it's dangerous. I don't generally live my life avoiding things out of fear - in my experience, that's not how you learn or grow! It's my hope that this 'insider knowledge' will help more people properly prepare for Angels Landing. Or maybe it will be the reason someone decides they CAN safely hike it. ๐Ÿ™ The link in my bio will take you directly to the post, if you'd like to read it! 

Friends who have done Angels Landing - what did you think? Would you do it again, and what tips would you offer first-timers?
    "We travel not to escape life, but for life not to "We travel not to escape life, but for life not to escape us."

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    I know this may seem a bit different from my usual I know this may seem a bit different from my usual adventure + travel content, but bear with me...

Napa Valley is typically associated with ๐Ÿท๐Ÿท but did you know there are actually also a TON of outdoor activities??

๐Ÿฅพ Hiking
๐Ÿšฒ Biking
๐Ÿ›ถ Kayaking or SUP on the Napa River
๐ŸŽˆ Hot air ballooning
+ much more!

AND, Napa FINALLY just re-opened for outdoor dining after months and months of being completely shut down. The vast majority of Napa wineries are small and family-owned, and they desperately need our support. My personal faves include @trefethenfamily and @porterfamilyvineyards but there are so many great ones!

If you're looking for a perfect weekend getaway with your significant other, your girls (or your guys, whatev!), or even a solo trip, consider Napa! About a month ago, I consulted some fellow #oenophiles (that's wine fanatics) and wrote a detailed guide on my favorite intimate Napa wineries. The link in my bio will take you right to it! Check it out, then check out these small businesses and give 'em some love! Salud!

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