Adventure Collective Journal

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Red Rock Primer: Two Hours Inside Sedona’s Scarlet Circuits
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Red Rock Primer: Two Hours Inside Sedona’s Scarlet Circuits

A fast, guided primer to Sedona’s iconic formations: two hours of geology, Wild West stories, and the best photo frames that will shape the rest of your trip.

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Above the Clouds: A Day on Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and the Dongba Stage

Spend a full day moving from Lijiang’s old-town calm to the thin air of Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, where alpine meadows, glaciers, and the live-action Dongba performance create a single, unforgettable cultural and natural arc.

Lijiang, Yunnan
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Between Plates and Parliament: Hiking Thingvellir’s Rift and Waterways

Where Iceland’s parliament met and two continents keep a slow, visible disagreement—Thingvellir combines short cultural walks, long ridgeline hikes, and the surreal clarity of Silfra. It’s an intimate, elemental introduction to Icelandic landscape and history.

Reykjavík, Capital Region
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Mākena: Where Big Beach Meets Open Ocean—A South Maui Guide to Sand, Surf and Snorkel

Big sand, sharp lava ribs and world-class snorkel grounds: Mākena is both an invitation and a test. This guide tells you how to read its currents, where to find turtles and whales, and how to plan a safe, high-reward day on south Maui.

Mākena, Hawaii
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Red Rock Primer: Two Hours Inside Sedona’s Scarlet Circuits

A fast, guided primer to Sedona’s iconic formations: two hours of geology, Wild West stories, and the best photo frames that will shape the rest of your trip.

Sedona, Arizona
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Razor Edge of Salt: Walking the Devils Golf Course in Death Valley

At Devils Golf Course, the ground pops and crackles as if the desert itself is speaking. This jagged salt plain in Death Valley turns a short stop into a full-body encounter with geology, light, and heat—an essential detour that feels like an expedition.

Death Valley, California