May 16, 2018
Summer’s just around the corner, so it’s time to start thinking about hiking! And we have the perfect pants for you! It’s no surprise that with a name like My Trail, this Boulder company will have what you need to enjoy the trails. Their Women’s Hike Pants have a comfortable fit that lends itself well […]
May 16, 2018
No trip to Straya is complete without a visit to the Great Barrier Reef! And the best way to see it is to take a boat out and get in the water. Our friends at Cairns Premier Reef and Island Tours have a tour that showcases the beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage site with […]
May 15, 2018
Hair thinning? Then treat yourself to Mill Creek Biotene H-24 Shampoo and Conditioner! With all natural ingredients like biotin, keratin protein, nucleic acids and cysteine, your hair and scalp are provided with the essential ingredients to promote healthy hair as well as encourage thicker hair and hair growth. The shampoo has a mild, soap scent and […]
May 15, 2018
An all around magical experience! The Australian outback is awash with color; add to that, viewing of the imposing and impressive Uluru and Kata Tjuta atop friendly camels, and finish with a unique, glowing, outdoor art installation, and “magical” is most definitely an understatement! The Field of Light Star Pass by Camel from our friends at […]
May 14, 2018
Insoles designed especially for women (and a pretty great name, to boot!). The Trailblazer Insoles from our friends at Superfeet seem like they are tailor made to fit our needs. Aimed at hikers, though perfectly fine for your running/walking shoes as well, these insoles help to stabilize your feet on uneven ground thanks to a […]
May 14, 2018
The best way to see the Blue Mountains! Our friends at Scenic World have created quite the experience in this UNESCO World Heritage listed wilderness area. The Blue Mountains, named for the blue tinge in the air thanks to the evaporating eucalyptus oil from the abundant eucalyptus trees, cover one million hectares (3,861 square miles) of tall […]
May 11, 2018
Coming May 13, 2018. Here’s to Mom! This Sunday is Mother’s Day, so do something active with Mom this year and sign up for the Mother’s Day 5K. Sponsored by KC Express, this chip-timed race is Kansas City’s only race by women for women. Up to 3,500 women and girls take to the tree-lined course […]
May 11, 2018
PROMO CODE ALERT … We recently introduced you to HEX, that fantastic eco friendly, biodegradable laundry detergent, and our friends there have created a special promo code just for TrailblazerGirl readers. They are kindly offering a 15% discount off your total order through the end of the year (exp 12/31/2018). Just enter trailblazergirl in the coupon […]
May 11, 2018
Fascinating history, colonial homesteads, London’s Royal Mint, lush gardens, quaint shops, cops and criminals. Just a few of the things you’ll see when you visit the Sydney Living Museums, a collection of 12 diverse museums, historic houses, and gardens. In central Sydney, visit the World Heritage-listed Hyde Park Barracks Museum (pictured above); study the history of […]
May 10, 2018
Protects everything from everything. Big statement from the folks at DetraPel…and it does live up to it! In these small blue bottles is a solution that acts as an invisible coat of armor. It fights off dirt, water, and other liquids, keeping your shoes, clothing, hats, backpacks, upholstery, carpet, and furniture free of stains. Huzzah! The […]
May 10, 2018
The wild side of Sydney! Just a quick 12 minute ferry ride from downtown to across the harbour takes you to an animal paradise. A visit to the Taronga Zoo Sydney promises a day filled with over 4,000 animals from over 350 species, including Australia’s finest from the animal kingdom – koalas, kangaroos, platypus, echidna, […]
May 9, 2018
Don’t mask it, get rid of it…the stink that is! Our friends at HEX have developed a laundry detergent that is specially designed to eliminate the stinky, sweaty, griminess that is in our work out clothes. Their special formulation doesn’t hide the funk with nice smelling fragrances, it actually deep cleans your clothes, especially our […]
May 9, 2018
See Sydney by the sea! Hop on board Captain Cook Cruises’ Hop On Hop Off Sydney Harbour Explorer to enjoy the second largest harbour in the world. The ships are double hull catamaran style and are smooth sailing. They offer 5 ferry routes, up to 80 convenient departures each day, and stops at 12 tourist […]
April 25, 2018
We’re on another voyage to foreign lands to seek out fun getaways and new gear. We’ll be back in a few weeks to share our outdoor adventures with you and to continue to bring you more amazing, fun outdoor gear, getaways and events.
April 24, 2018
Why should kids have all the fun?! With Razor Turbo Jetts, you can wheel around with an electric powered motor. Strap Turbo Jetts to your regular sneakers, push your heel down which engages the motor, and get ready to take off at speeds of up to 10 mph! The rechargeable battery will allow for up […]
April 24, 2018
Jerky is the ideal snack for active TrailblazerGirls, and we’ve found a tasty one in Midtown Beef Jerky. Their tagline is Freshness + Quality = Awesome. We think that’s a pretty accurate description of this small batch artisan jerky. They offer 3 flavors, and here’s our take on them. Peppered has it all going on: smoky, savory, […]
April 24, 2018
Coming May 5, 2018. Seattle’s biggest outdoor Cinco De Mayo event! It’s the ¡Fiesta 5K Olé! This 5K fun run takes you through the Capitol Hill area of Seattle, hipster central and the city’s LGBTQ hub. Following the race, participants get free entry into the Food Truck Festival Beer Garden and Concert, one free beer, a t-shirt, […]
April 23, 2018
DIY balls, bars, and bites with Creation Nation! Our friends at Creation Nation have some awesome Protein Bar and Energy Bite Mixes that make it so that you can customize your on-the-go snack. Like dried fruit? Great, add that to the mix! Want to avoid super sweet bars? Then don’t add any sweetener to the […]
April 23, 2018
Coming September 29, 2018. La perle de la France…mais oui! It’s no surprise that Menton is known as the Pearl of France with it’s beaches, gardens, and medieval old town, and this is the starting point for the Walking the French Riviera tour from Exodus. This company has arranged coed and independent travel for over 40 years, and […]
April 20, 2018
Go green on your next getaway! Rancho Margot in El Castillo, Costa Rica, is an ideal example of eco-tourism. In the shadow of Arenal volcano lies this 400 acre sustainable ranch which grows well over half of all the food consumed by their workers, residents and guests. Electricity is generated onsite with two hydroelectric generators, and three on-site bio-digesters produce the […]
April 20, 2018
Coming April 22, 2018. Every day should be Earth Day, but officially it’s this Sunday. Join this global event involving more than 1 billion people in nearly 195 countries to show your support for environmental protection. The focus of this year’s Earth Day is to end plastic pollution. Experts predict that if our consumption of plastic products […]
April 19, 2018
Got the nighttime munchies? Yep, us too, and now we’ve found a better snack that you don’t need to worry about! Our friends at NightFood have spent some time researching the right formula that will satisfy those late night cravings yet not contain extra calories and definitely not keep you awake. These bars have the […]
April 19, 2018
Coming April 21-29, 2018. Next week is National Park Week, making it the perfect opportunity to explore our treasured outdoor sites that have been set aside for public appreciation and recreation. The theme this year is “Park Stars” and celebrates the night sky and beyond. The week kicks off with free entrance to all national parks […]
April 18, 2018
All the better to see you with! Our friends at Meade Instruments have a line of binoculars, the Wilderness Series, that are designed to enhance your time outdoors. They offer six models, arranged into three sizes: the compact 8×25 and 10×25; the mid-sized 8×32 and 10×32; and the full sized 8×42 and 10×42. We tested […]