Katie Jackson
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Stories By Katie Jackson
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Meet Thousand Islands – New York's Most Underrated Waterfront
Thousand Island salad dressing is a household name, but surprisingly, the destination responsible for its moniker is far from well known. In fact, it's safe to say...
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Handlebands, Hydration Packs And 12 Other Essentials For Your Next 'Bikepacking' Trip
Backpacking can still be considered somewhat sexy, but it's certainly not as novel as it once was.[slideshow:1346]Everyone from baby boomers to Gen Y's gap-year crowd and even...
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Double Up: How To See Two National Parks In One Trip
Let's get real. Being greedy when you're on vacation isn't a bad thing. At least when it applies to how much you want to see and...
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Hike With A Guide: Treks Totally Worth Paying For
What makes hiking such an attractive and universal sport is the low barrier to entry. [slideshow:1289] All it takes is a minimal investment—buy a pair...
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4 Budget-Friendly North American Destinations You Should Visit Before Traveling Abroad
Unless you're one of the brave souls who dive into a new adventure headfirst, you probably prefer to test the water a bit by taking the toe-dip...
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Mammoth Lakes: Small Town Vibe, Big Time Adventure
When you sleep in the shadow of an 11,053 ft. summit, you know you live by a mountain. When the day's activities for eight months of the...
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This Northern City Is Way More Than Wings And Snow
Underestimating the Queen City should be a crime. New York's second largest city is in the most exciting stage of a renaissance, and it has nothing to...
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The Evolution Of Adventure Vacations
The concept of "adventure travel" has been around for ages. If our ancestors were alive their Facebook albums would be filled with photos that would put any...
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