Simply put, Instagram is a photo and video sharing social network owned by Facebook. The app allows you to upload various photos and videos while adding filters, captions, hashtags, and giving you the ability to share them with the world. But you already knew that didn't you? You came to this post to learn how to grow your Instagram page- how to gain more Instagram followers. So let's get to it. Growing your Instagram Follower Count I'll be honest with you. It is going to take you more than one day to grow your Instagram page and follower count. I know, shocker right? Instead, I am going to br ..read more

Insanely easy to set up and super comfortable to sleep in, the Yakima SkyRise Rooftop Tent is a pretty amazing piece of equipment to get for your next big camping trip. We decided to purchase a Yakima SkyRise Rooftop Tent before going on a 30 day Road Trip around the United States. We had weighed the option of camping out in a regular tent on the ground, versus going full Van Life and getting ourselves a Sprinter Van, but after reading reviews of rooftop tent users, I was content on meeting in the middle and grabbing a rooftop tent. After consistently using the tent for about two years now, I ..read more

Protein coffee is a staple of my mornings. In fact, it's one of the main things I look forward to when my alarm goes off. Adding some protein to your coffee is quick, easy, filling and super beneficial for your health. Let me explain. Consuming Protein at breakfast increases the release of satiety hormones, making you feel fuller than a typical breakfast of say, toast and cereal. They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and in a way that is true, but only if you're eating the right food and getting proper macronutrients. When you eat roughly 30 grams of protein within an hour ..read more

Whistler is a fantastic spot to be no matter the season. Whether you're looking for some world-class skiing in the winter, or picturesque hiking in the summer, Whistler is one place where you will rarely get bored. For this post, I'm going to discuss getting from Seattle to Whistler in the summertime. I will also highlight some of the best things you can do in and see in Whistler and Vancouver over 4 days. Driving from Seattle to Whistler is easy and can be done in four hours. From Seattle, you'll get onto Interstate 5 and drive for 110 miles until you hit the Canadian border. Once you cross t ..read more

Diets can be tricky. You always hear about these fad diets like Keto, Paleo, Atkins, and heck, even Vegan and Vegetarian diets. With so many articles, bloggers, influencers, and of course, doctors, giving you different advice on what you should and should not be eating, so how are you supposed to know what's right for you? Well, for one, listen to the doctors first, but, in reality, I'd start off focusing on what makes you feel good - both inside and out. I may just be another blogger preaching about weight loss, right? From personal experience of trying Keto and Paleo, and mostly failing, I ..read more

The largest Island on the western coast of North America, Vancouver Island has one of the warmest climates in Canada and is host to some of the most beautiful landscapes you'll ever see. Thanks to the Washington State Ferry system, getting from Seattle to Vancouver Island by car is more accessible than ever.  To get from Seattle to Vancouver Island by car, you will need to reserve tickets for the Anacortes to Sidney Ferry on the Washington State Department of Transportation website. Tickets will cost about $60.00 for a round trip ticket, depending on how many people you are traveling wit ..read more

Spanning across more than 1,500 miles within the Rocky Mountains of Montana sits one of the most beautiful National Parks in the world, Glacier National Park. With over 700 miles of hiking trails open for exploration, it can be difficult to settle on just a few trails to hike. This post will go in detail about the two best day hikes in Glacier National Park. That way, you can spend less time planning and researching, and more time adventuring and creating memories. Getting to Glacier National Park Glacier National Park is located in the Northwest Corner of Montana and can easily be accessed b ..read more

Get in shape within the comfort of your own house using bodyweight workouts and the SmartWOD Generator App. So you're stuck at home. No access to the gym, minimal equipment, and a lackluster amount of motivation. Does that mean you shouldn't continue to work out? Of course not, instead, you could be using the time to learn new bodyweight workouts, and how you can get in shape without any weights. Utilizing bodyweight, high-intensity workouts, you can get fit and in shape in as little as 20 minutes a day. Personally, I can't spend hours on end in a gym lifting weights, and on most days I don't ..read more

Over the past several months, my Kuhl Resistor Chino Hiking Pants have become my daily driver, and it's simple to understand why. With a versatile, athletic, yet business casual fit, these Kuhl Pants are my go-to whether going to the office, hiking, or hitting the breweries. For more details, check out my in-depth review of the Kuhl Resistor Chino Hiking Pants below. Fit Created with Kuhl's exclusive performance fabric, featuring a blend of 58% Cotton, 29% Nylon, and 13% Spandex, the Resistor Chino Pants are surprisingly stretchy, and I mean that in a good way. Many hiking pants I know can be ..read more

I've been living in the Pacific Northwest for about four years, and throughout that time, I've found some seriously unique things to do in Seattle. With easy access to water on both the east and west sides of the city, insane mountain landscapes, vast beaches, state & national parks, and never-ending bike paths, the ability to get outside and adventure around Seattle are unlike any other city I have ever experienced. So, for the sake of this post, I want to highlight ten unique things to do in Seattle. I won't touch on The Space Needle, Pike Place, The Gum Wall, Amazon's Headquarters, The ..read more