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Sequoia is not all about their notoriously large trees. The park is also full of beautiful vistas like this one that can be found shortly after entering the gates at Three Rivers 🏕🛶💦 . . . #sequoia #sequoianationalforest #sequoianationalpark #threeriversca #nationalparkgeek #findyourpark #optoutside #explorecalifornia #traveldreamseekers #westbysouthwest #californiacaptures #rawcalifornia #the59parks #nationalparklife #usinterior #pictureourparks #mypubliclands #thelakelanders #packtography #caliroadtrip #travelmoreworryless #expandyourplayground #lifeisbetteroutside #traveltolive #outdoorpassion #dirtbagdarling #theoutbound #getoutstayout #discoverglobe #naturelovers

The drive alone into Three Rivers, CA made our visit to Sequoia National Park in March worthwhile. Three Rivers is a charming town outside the park gates and a great place to stay if you're exploring Sequoia/Kings Canyon area 🌲🌲🌲 . Even though we didn’t score the best weather (and may or may not have gotten caught in a hail storm at the peak of the mountain in Sequoia NP), we enjoyed ourselves in town sipping on local brews at the Three Rivers Brewing Co. and indulging in fresh fare at the Ol Buckaroo Diner. Despite the cold temperatures and unpredictable conditions, we did appreciate the lack of crowds. A local told us that it’s not uncommon to wait an hour in traffic just to enter the park during the summer! . . . #sequoia #sequoianationalforest #sequoianationalpark #threeriversca #nationalparkgeek #findyourpark #optoutside #explorecalifornia #adventureseeker #westbysouthwest #californiacaptures #rawcalifornia #the59parks #nationalparklife #usinterior #pictureourparks #mypubliclands #thelakelanders #packtography #caliroadtrip #travelmoreworryless #doyoutravel #darlingescapes #traveltolive #travelphotography #travelgirlsgo #theoutbound #getoutstayout #peoplewhoadventure #travelblogger

My grip strength starts to fail me when I deadlift around 70% or more of my one rep maximum, so I’ve been diligently trying to build up my calyces. No, my hands aren’t rough and tore up. They still look dainty and delicate, but the gains mean more to me even if they occasionally peel and blister. (Or pop. Ouch!) How important is grip strength? Aside from it reflecting your general health, think about it: what would be the limit of what you could lift if you could physically hold any weight of the bar when you deadlift? For me, that means huge potential. . Today, I practiced a farmer’s carry with two 14kg kettlebells. I pick them up like I would a bar for my deadlift and carry them the distance of the room. I also set them down like I would with my deadlifts and remember to keep a flat back and open my hips. After 4 sets up and back, I can feel my hands tire. Check out what right-y and left-y look like afterwards! 🤚🏼✋🏼 . Since joining Virgin Active, the coaches have taught me the importance of more than just getting my heart rate up through cardio or improving my strength through weight training. Because of all this newfound knowledge, I have been able to reach new levels to my fitness I never imagined possible. The gym has become a place I actually enjoy going to and it’s also pretty badass that I earn 250 Virgin Velocity frequent flyer points when I hit the gym 12 or more times in a month. As a travel blogger, I would be very grateful if you chose me as this week’s winner of 100,000 Velocity points because it would help support my upcoming travels. Thank you for your consideration and I hope you enjoy the rest of your week! Cheers, Steph Dobson . . . #UpgradeWithVirginActive #virginactive #virginactiveaustralia #virginactivecollinsstreet #workoutwednesday #strengthtraining #weighttraining #kettlebelltraining #chickswholiftheavy

You can find the unexplained sliding rocks at the Racetrack Playa. It's an awesome day trip if you're visiting Death Valley. Take caution on the road to get there as it is very rocky 26 mile unpaved 4WD only road. . Scientists recently unlocked the mystery behind this phenomena. With enough rain, this flatland becomes a very shallow lake. When the sun heats temperatures in the morning, the rocks glide away from the mountainside leaving a marked track in their path. In theory, if you wanted to witness the rocks “moving,” you would want to visit in the morning after a rainy night. . Anthony and I booked a day trip with Farabee Jeeps and enjoyed a safe journey into this very isolated part of the desert. I highly recommend them for their 4x4 Jeep rentals and day trips of Death Valley. The Racetrack itself isn’t a difficult 4WD road to drive, but it is notorious for popping tires. I can imagine it is a long, uncomfortably bumpy road if you’re not equipped with the proper vehicle. While I’m all for off-roading on my own, this isn’t a place either of us wanted to get stranded. We learned so much more about the area and found it well worth the money. For example, did you know that geologist attached GPS units to rocks at random so they can track their movement? It should go without saying, but please be considerate of others enjoying the area and do not pick rocks up or remove them from this fascinating place 🏜 . . . #deathvalley #deathvalleynationalpark #deathvalleynp #traveltolive #nationalparkgeek #findyourpark #optoutside #explorecalifornia #desertlife #westbysouthwest #californiacaptures #rawcalifornia #the59parks #nationalparklife #usinterior #pictureourparks #mypubliclands #atlasobscura #lppostcards #theoutbound #offthebeatenpath #insidertravel #travelblogger #earthofficial #discoverglobe #expandyourplayground #amazingplanetworld #racetrackplaya #geologyporn #geologyrocks

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