Category Archives: Teardrop Trailer

Boondocking 101: How To Camp For Free In Beautiful Places

Posted on December 4, 2012 by theblondecoyote

Like everything else these days, camping is expensive. Most National Parks are $20 a night and a campsite at a state park in California will set you back $35! If I regularly camped at State Parks, National Parks, Recreation Areas … Continue reading →

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Goodbye VT, ‘Til We Meet Again…

Posted on December 3, 2012 by theblondecoyote

Time flies when you’re having fun! After three fast weeks in Vermont, I’m hitting the road again tomorrow. Between looming deadlines, short daylight hours and frequent snow days, I didn’t get to do as much exploring around northern Vermont as … Continue reading →

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Road Tripping PA to VT: By the Numbers

Posted on November 24, 2012 by theblondecoyote

One of the most common excuses I hear from people about why they can’t/ won’t/ don’t travel is money. Believe me, freelance writing is no way to get rich. If I can afford to travel, so can you! Travel doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Black Friday: You Save Even More When You Don’t Buy Anything At All…

Posted on November 23, 2012 by theblondecoyote

In honor of Black Friday, here’s my aconsumerism post Conquering IKEA. Enjoy! And remember, you save even more when you don’t buy anything at all! My college apartment was amazing. Over the course of my three years there I furnished … Continue reading →

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The Highest Point on My Horizon: Camel’s Hump

Posted on November 19, 2012 by theblondecoyote

After road tripping 1,100 miles from Pennsylvania to Vermont, I’m settling into some pretty sweet housesitting digs near Waterbury, Vermont. The house is warm and beautiful, my dogs and the resident cats are nearing a truce and the view out my … Continue reading →

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My Fifth Great Lake!

Posted on November 13, 2012 by theblondecoyote

When I was in high school, a guidance counselor encouraged me to make a list of all the things I wanted to accomplish in my life. Things quickly got out of hand. Travel to every country in the world! Visit … Continue reading →

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Urban Exploring on Election Day: Philadelphia!

Posted on November 6, 2012 by theblondecoyote

Today, I came in from the cold just long enough to vote – for the environment, for public lands, for human rights – and now I’m going right back to the woods. The night of the last presidential election, I … Continue reading →

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Explosions in the Sky: Pawnee National Grasslands

Posted on October 30, 2012 by theblondecoyote

I’m currently in western Virginia, pretty far from the center of Sandy. So far we’ve had high winds and rain, but the James River doesn’t seem to be rising and the Teardrop hasn’t blown away yet. My friends and family … Continue reading →

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Packing for Backpacking: Southern Virginia!

Posted on October 12, 2012 by theblondecoyote

This weekend I’m going backpacking in southern Virginia! I had backpacking plans the past two weekends, but I canceled both trips to be with my family. This weekend I’ll be making up for lost trail time (I’m still trying to hit … Continue reading →

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Packing for Backpacking: Shenandoah!

Posted on September 21, 2012 by theblondecoyote

This weekend I’m going backpacking in Shenandoah National Park! Shenandoah is the first place I ever went backpacking and one of the loveliest places on Earth. Today, in between learning all about Mercury (the planet, not the element) and interviewing … Continue reading →

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