Day Hiking Checklist | 10 Essentials for a Safe and Awesome Hike

Whatever the length of the hike, never leave home without a proper pack. Season, climate, and personal preference will often dictate what you carry in your bag, but these 10 day hike essentials typically remain the same across the board.

equipment + tips, mountain things, wander, journalChelsea RobinsonJuly 24, 2020hikingComment

The Easiest DIY Dry Shampoo Recipe

Minimize your hair washing schedule with this simple, two-ingredient DIY dry shampoo recipe.

health + beauty, DIY, make, mountain things, journalChelsea RobinsonJuly 24, 2020diy, dry shampooComment

Your Checklist for an Awesome Campervan Road Trip

Renting a camper van may seem like a gateway drug to - dare I say - “glamping,” but believe me when I say the perks of a mobile camp outweigh any notion that you may “miss out” on the camping experience. Here are a few things you need to know before you book your first campervan trip.

wander, equipment + tips, journalChelsea RobinsonJuly 23, 2020travel, camping, national parks, national park, southwestComment

Kombucha 101 | Bottling and Flavoring Homemade Kombucha

Bottling and flavoring kombucha in what is known as the “second fermentation” is the key to getting fizzy, effervescent kombucha that packs a punch.

make, home & garden, journalChelsea RobinsonJuly 23, 2020diy, kombucha, do it yourself, homemadeComment

Kombucha 101 | Brewing Your First Batch of Kombucha

Brewing kombucha at home is simple, requiring only a few ingredients and patience. Brew your own kombucha using this recipe and have a nonstop supply of this delicious fermented beverage for years to come.

home & garden, make, journalChelsea RobinsonJuly 23, 2020kombucha, homemade, diy, do it yourselfComment

Kombucha 101 | Growing Your Own Kombucha SCOBY

Growing your own kombucha SCOBY at home is as simple as making a batch of sweet tea. With few ingredients, you’ll be ditching commercially-made kombucha for your own homemade kombucha in no time.

home & garden, make, journalChelsea RobinsonJuly 22, 2020kombucha, diy, homemade, do it yourselfComment

Thrifting 101 | A Short Guide to a Greener Wardrobe

There’s a stigma that thrifted = dirty or otherwise unappealing; but the thrifting community knows otherwise. Secondhand clothing is more environmentally sound, affordable, and unique; so the rewards for shopping secondhand definitely outweigh the preconceived notions that used clothing is “gross.”

DIY, make, health + beauty, home & garden, journalChelsea RobinsonJuly 14, 2020thrifting, green shopping, go green, low wasteComment

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. Our mini adventure began at Tomichi Point - one of the best views of the canyon just off the first parking lot. I found it difficult to imagine just how deep the canyon cut into the earth, but the tingling and numbness in my fingertips were an effective indicator.

adventure, portfolio, journalChelsea RobinsonDecember 1, 2019black canyon of the gunnison, national park, adventure photographyComment

DIY Exfoliating Pumpkin Enzyme Mask

A DIY pumpkin mask that exfoliates and restores. Make this refreshing 4-Ingredient mask for fall and customize it to suit your skin type.

make, health + beauty, DIY, journalChelsea RobinsonDecember 1, 2019diy, health and beauty, seasonal, pumpkinComment

Klahhane Ridge via Switchback Trail | Olympic National Park

For those with just enough time to complete a longer hike, but may not be equipped for a backpacking trip, Klahhane Ridge via Switchback Trail is one of those sweet paths that fall right in the middle of beginner and intermediate. All you’ll really need for this trail is a great pair of hiking boots, strong legs, and a lot of patience. Oh, and your day hike essentials.

wander, trail diaries, journalChelsea RobinsonOctober 18, 2019hiking, olympic national park, national parks, klahhane ridgeComment

Your Guide to a Zero-Waste Wedding Celebration

It’s no small task to toe the line between what you want for your wedding and what is friendly to our earthly mother, but there are a million ways to ensure a less wasteful celebration (and I promise, your guests won’t miss those chintzy favors). Here are the top things you need to consider when planning a low-to-zero-waste wedding.

DIY, make, weekend project, journalChelsea RobinsonOctober 11, 2019wedding, diy, eco-friendly, zero wasteComment

Mt. Marcy | The Adirondacks

Mt Marcy is by no means a difficult mountain to ascend. There are no technical portions that require skills beyond basic bouldering and watching your footing. Any vertical upswings were met almost immediately with a few yards of steady grade. What made Mt Marcy’s trail so damn intense was its sheer length. We felt every bit of her 14 miles beneath our feet and within every muscle fiber of our legs.

adventure, portfolio, journalChelsea RobinsonOctober 1, 2019adventure, photography, travel photographyComment

Your Guide to a Perfect Day on the Olympic Peninsula

Spending one day on the Olympic Peninsula is one of the few ways you can experience mountains, rainforests, and beaches. Fill your day with Olympic Peninsula activities, including Olympic National Park, La Push, and the Port Angeles area with this one-day itinerary.

wander, equipment + tips, journalChelsea RobinsonSeptember 3, 2019hiking, national park, olympic national parkComment

5 Common Houseplant Myths Debunked (and What to Do Instead)

Five common myths about houseplant care debunked, and how to keep your houseplants healthy and thriving.

home & garden, make, journalChelsea RobinsonAugust 29, 2019houseplant, houseplants, house plants, indoor gardensComment

Leave No Trace for Dummies

In light of the free-for-all frenzy that’s going on in the National Parks due to the government shutdown, we put together a dumbed-down version of the Leave No Trace Seven Principles - because yes, we’re at the point where we need to do that kind of thing.

wander, equipment + tips, journalChelsea RobinsonJanuary 6, 2019leave no trace, hiking, lnt, outdoorsComment

Heaven on the Hill

I didn’t know you that well, but as it turns out, I didn’t have to - you let the farm speak for you when your quick wit wasn’t enough.

wander, journalChelsea RobinsonJanuary 6, 2019Comment

Hiking Mt. Marcy | The Adirondacks

The trail for Mt. Marcy begins at the Adirondack Loj and continues for seven miles to the summit. Mt. Marcy is the tallest and longest High Peak in the Adirondacks region of Upstate New York.