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The Dyrt
September 1, 2016
Get the scoop on campsites! Labor Day is just around the corner and for those wanting to pitch their tent, it pays to first check out The Dyrt. This new website is a source of reviews from people just like you that are looking to find the perfect campground. Photos, videos, and first hand reviews […]
Sapphire Coast (NSW) – Light to Light Walk with Women’s Own Adventure
September 1, 2016
Coming November 25, 2016. An Aussie weekend escape! Join Women’s Own Adventure for their Sapphire Coast (NSW) – Light to Light Walk. Graded as an easy to moderate tour, an intimate group of no more than 10 walkers plus a professional, local guide travels the Light to Light Walk which hugs the coastline from historic […]
POD Tents
August 26, 2016
The more the merrier! POD Tents provide a way for you to connect multiple tents or “PODs” together, creating a social camping experience. Varying sizes of tents from the Mini, sleeping 4 people to the Maxi – Elite, sleeping 8 people, can be zipped together with connector tunnels. This modular tent system is easy to put together […]
itiba Carib Lime Body Spray
August 8, 2016
Natural skin care products from the island of St. Croix. Our friends at itiba shared their Carib Lime Body Spray with us, and we think this is a great product for TrailblazerGirls. You know that we love products that do double duty, and this one actually does triple duty – fragrance, moisturizer, and insect repellent. […]
Creaky Knees Guides
June 16, 2016
We’ve just discovered some great, newly-released guides that we think will be just right for you TrailblazerGirls who want to explore the Pacific Northwest. Published by Sasquatch Books, the Creaky Knees Guides for Washington (2nd Edition), Oregon (2nd Edition), and the Pacific Northwest National Parks and Monuments are a comprehensive collection of hikes that are […]
American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day
June 2, 2016
Coming June 4, 2016. Celebrate the trails! This year is the 23rd anniversary of American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day (NTD). Kick off the summer with a wide range of activities including hikes, biking and horseback rides, paddling trips, birdwatching, geocaching, gear demonstrations, and stewardship projects. Last year, NTD was highlighted by 2,329 activities taking […]
Quantum Health Buzz Away Extreme Spray
June 1, 2016
TrailblazerGirls love the outdoors, but we don’t love those biting bugs. Fortunately, our friends at Quantum Health have a solution for those nasties! Buzz Away Extreme Spray is an all natural repellent, free of DEET, that will keep mosquitoes away for up to 4 hours and ticks away for up to 2 1/2 hours. Formulated […]
Great Washington State Birding Trail
June 1, 2016
Bird, birds, and more birds! In the Emerald State, you’ll see a myriad of avian species, and the Audubon Washington’s Great Washington State Birding Trail will help you identify the best places for the best bird watching. Seven routes have been identified along which you might see Bald Eagles and Pileated Woodpeckers on the Puget […]
Walaker Hotel, Norway
April 29, 2016
A relaxing, nature inspired getaway. The Walaker Hotel in the fjordside town of Solvorn in Luster is the oldest family-run hotel in Norway, dating back to 1690. Guest rooms are located in 3 different buildings and offer historic rooms decorated with antiques and Old World charm as well as more modern traditional rooms. Excursion from […]
2016 National Park Week
April 20, 2016
Coming April 16-24, 2016. Yippee! It’s National Park Week! Time to head outdoors and explore our more than 400 national parks. You have a full week of free admission to check out places like Olympic National Park (pictured above) in Washington with it’s three distinct ecosystems: sub-alpine forest and wildflower meadow, temperate forest, and the […]
Asilia Highlands
April 8, 2016
A getaway of a lifetime. Asilia Highlands is the highest safari camp in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Tanzania. Stay in one of the 8 glass-fronted, geodesic-domed tents that have en-suite bathrooms with hot running water, showers and flushing toilets, in-room wood-burning stoves, complimentary laundry service, and both solar […]
Exotic Sri Lanka: UNESCO World Heritage Splendor by Adventure Women
January 21, 2016
Coming July 30, 2016. Rich in culture and natural beauty and named Destination of the Year. Any guesses? It’s Sri Lanka, and the folks at Adventure Women have organized an adventure travel vacation there later this summer. With this 13-day trip, experience highlights such as UNESCO World Heritage sites, various cultural opportunities, a safari in […]
Butterbean Organics Skin Care Products
October 5, 2015
A natural and organic way to protect yourself from bugs and the sun! Our friends at Butterbean Organics graced us with their Bug-a-boo Bug Spray and Simple Sunscreen to test out, and we’re happy to report that both are products that you’ll want in your arsenal of essentials for your TrailblazerGirl outdoor activities. The Bug-a-boo […]
Intro to Canoeing by The Women’s Wilderness Institute
October 5, 2015
Coming October 25, 2015. Ahhh…a lazy day on the river. Join The Women’s Wilderness Institute for a leisurely float down the Lower St Vrain River in north central Colorado. No experience is necessary and all gear will be provided (canoe, life jacket, dry bags, and paddle). It’s a full day of unwinding as you calmly […]
Saffire Freycinet, Australia
September 18, 2015
An amazing Aussie resort. The award winning design of the Saffire Freycinet reflects the surrounding environment in concept and color with its distinctive roofline made from curved Tasmanian wood beams and the elegant suites with views of the Hazards mountains and Great Oyster Bay. An array of one-of-a-kind complementary experiences include The Tasmanian Devil Experience, […]
Dark Sky Festival, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
September 1, 2015
Coming September 11, 2015. Stargazers will jump for joy at the second annual Dark Sky Festival held at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Spend the day exploring these 2 national parks that have a combine 1,353 square miles of amazing wilderness trails, the largest remaining natural grove of giant sequoias in the world, vibrant […]
Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park, Jamaica
August 25, 2015
Welcome one of the newest UNESCO World Heritage sites! Inducted at the beginning of July, the Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park, is Jamaica’s first world heritage site. Awarded because of both its cultural and natural significance, this nearly 200,000-acre national park, won’t disappoint. Home to 200 species of native and migrating birds, one […]
Berggasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli, Switzerland
August 17, 2015
Picture-perfect Switzerland. The Berggasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli is an unforgettable guesthouse set in the mountainside on the northern edge of the Alps. After an aerial cablecar and a short downhill walk through caves, you’ll approach this incredible site. An awe-inspiring panorama of the Alpstein mountain chain, expansive green pastures, complete with sheep and honey-colored cows, and delicious […]
“Tent Talk” – Women’s Camping Workshop, Joshua Tree National Park
August 12, 2015
Coming September 26, 2015. A weekend camping workshop in the land of Dr. Seuss-looking trees. The Joshua Tree National Park Association offers “Tent Talk”, a 2-day clinic that teaches women some camping basics and best practices. Prior camping experience is not required, and overnight camping is optional though encouraged to take full advantage of the […]
Giraffe Manor, Nairobi, Kenya
July 24, 2015
Feed a giraffe from your window? Yes, you can at the Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Kenya! The namesake giraffe is actually a herd of endangered Rothschild giraffes that call this boutique hotel their home. There are 10 luxury rooms within a colonial-style English estate surrounded by 140 acres of its own park and forest. Full […]
Badlands National Park, South Dakota
June 12, 2015
Nothing bad about this national park. The Badlands National Park in South Dakota has extraordinary scenery, striking rock formations rich with fossils, the largest undisturbed mixed grass prairies in the United States, and incredible wildlife like bison, bighorn sheep, prairie dogs and the endangered black-footed ferret. The term badlands is descriptive of the park’s soft […]
Chinqua-Penn Walking Trail, North Carolina
June 9, 2015
One of ten newly-designated National Recreation Trails. The Chinqua-Penn Walking Trail is popular among birders and is part of the North Carolina Birding Trail with over 150 species identified. This 1.7 mile paved, loop trail takes you on a leisurely path through an old-growth forest, past quaint ponds, and along pastures with prized Black Angus […]
Free Spirit Spheres, Canada
June 5, 2015
Look to the trees and the Spheres for a unique overnight experience! The Free Spirit Spheres in the Canadian west coast rainforest of Vancouver Island are a collection of suspended spherical treehouses. Climb a staircase spiraling around a tree, cross a short suspension bridge and enter one of the three spheres named Eve, Eryn, and […]
Kingston Treehouse, South Africa
May 27, 2015
Not the backyard treehouse of your childhood! The Kingston Treehouse at Lions Sands Game Reserve in the South Africa’s Sabi Sand Reserve is an incredible experience. Camp out in the African wild in this open air room complete with comfortable bed and glass enclosed full bathroom with a shower. You’ll feel like you have the […]