Glacier National Park was a place that rose up our priority list quickly based off pictures and the rave reviews we had heard. We knew this was a place we needed to get to. Here is a breakdown of our trip there, and a great 3 day itinerary for Glacier National Park. You can read about our epic road trip from Denver to Glacier National Park here. Scoring a reservation…
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Epic Road Trip From Denver to Glacier National Park
Read moreOur week long car camping road trip from Denver to Glacier National Park was one of our favorite trips we have done! We drove and car camped in our Hyundai Tucson for 7 days straight, no hotels or accommodations! For some, that is probably no big deal, but we are used to 2-3 days. Check out our guide on how we camp in our Tucson here. This all began in…
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Our Favorite California National Parks From Best to Worst
Read moreIn our travel physical therapy adventures, we have been fortunate to take a couple of contracts in California. Also, being from San Diego (Adam) helps with being able to explore this magnificent state. There are still 3 on the list, 2 that will be visited in the next couple months (Pinnacles and Redwoods), and 1 that we still have to plan for (Channel Islands). This post will walk you through…
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The Best 2-3 Day Itinerary For Joshua Tree National Park
Read moreSo, you are planning a trip to Joshua Tree National Park, and have a couple of days to explore the park and the surrounding area. Well, look no further (or do, it is good to do lots of research) you have found the best 2-3 day itinerary for Joshua Tree National Park to see all of the best things inside and outside of the park. Why should you consider our…
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Best Day Hikes Near Seattle in the Winter/Spring
Read moreWe got the incredible fortune to do our first travel PT contract in Seattle from January to July in 2022. What a way to kick off our travel physical therapy career! Seattle was incredible and a huge contrast from our city living in Houston. We managed to find a different hike to do each week and these were the best day hikes near Seattle, in our opinion. Fortunately, Kirby got…
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How To Pack For a Day Hike: Day Pack Essentials
Read moreDay hiking is one of our FAVORITE things to do, and we know we are not alone in that feeling. It is such a great way for us to get outside, get exercise for us and Kirby (as long as it is dog friendly), and explore new areas. In this post, we will pass along what we have learned that we actually need for our day hikes. Hiking, as much…
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What Hiking Shoes To Wear? From PTs That Love Hiking
Read moreOne of the first questions that comes up when getting in to hiking is “What hiking shoes to wear?” Footwear is a huge part of having an enjoyable experience while hiking. The right, or wrong, type of shoe/boot can make a huge difference in what you’re feeling after hours on the trail and thousands of steps. There are many things to consider when looking for a new pair of shoes:…
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Complete Guide to Weekend Trips in Central CA
Read moreAs all travel healthcare workers know, choosing your next contract can be stressful and difficult. Stockton, CA was not exactly high on our list when we started exploring our options. However, when we started looking at its location, we found all the cool things that were within a couple hours drive. The location looked exciting, and the pay was great, so we decided to go for it. Our contracts started…
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North Cascades National Park Amazing 3 Day Weekend Itinerary
Read moreThis trip to North Cascades National Park is one we were looking forward to for quite awhile. Especially after we extended our contracts into “summer” in Seattle. When we began planning, we thought most of the snow would be gone by the end of June. That did not exactly turn out to be the case. North Cascades National Park is less than three hours northeast of Seattle, and is regarded…