Courtney Matulewicz

I believe they're copperheads, but I'm no snake expert. I came across these two snakes while trail running in South Carolina.

This duck at Golden Gate Park tried really hard to climb up the rocks like the others.

Our short visit to San Francisco was filled with things to do. Our first stop was the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park. Next we headed to Pier 39 where we saw our first seal lion. We ended our first night with a drive down Lombard Street. The next morning we headed towards Redwood National Park, but stopped on our way at Agate Beach to go tide pooling. On our way back to San Francisco we stopped at Point Reyes National Seashore to see the S.S. Point Reyes and Battery Spencer to see a great view of Golden Gate Bridge and a bit of local history. Our last stop before heading to Yosemite was San Francisco Botanical Garden, also located within Golden Gate Park. Other vlogs from this trip - Bozeman, Montana - https://youtu.be/hyjb4E3z5UY Grand Teton National Park - https://youtu.be/W9WoFzgJhzo Glacier National Park - https://youtu.be/RygfzMShG4Y Yellowstone National Park - https://youtu.be/9VwJl8Mb4H8 Tide Pooling - https://youtu.be/WUDglT3qiso Golden Gate Park - https://youtu.be/i8xs1gmzdS4 Redwood National Park - https://youtu.be/6RaKgGlD2m4 Yosemite National Park - https://youtu.be/GTPtkKvhd9s Camera Gear (with affiliate links): Gopro Hero 8: https://amzn.to/3IXn8Js Gopro Max: https://amzn.to/3shMxXz Peak Design Capture: https://amzn.to/3otmFqr GoPro Tripod Mount: https://amzn.to/3gtg62K Extra SD cards: https://amzn.to/3rt1czS Extra Hero Batteries: https://amzn.to/3HynuWv Extra Max Batteries: https://amzn.to/3L6MZR7 Nikon D5100: https://amzn.to/3gxtV01 Canon EOS Rebel XT: https://amzn.to/3gt3IA2 Shorty Tripod: https://amzn.to/3shML0R Head Strap: https://amzn.to/3Hzo1rs Bite Mount and Floaty: https://amzn.to/3AZGElL Helmet Mount: https://amzn.to/3gsqNCU Gear: Suunto 9 GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/3MQZ7Wb Osprey Raven 14 Hydration Pack: https://amzn.to/35LBcax Lip balm (Chai): https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Sunscreen: https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymatulewicz/ Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/cmstudio/shop Coupon Codes: COURTNEY10 for 10% off at Tanri Outdoors https://tanri.com/courtney

Come explore Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade, and Platform 9 3/4 with me at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios Florida.

At Briarwood Ranch Safari Park in Morristown, TN, you can feed a variety if animals (including bison) from your car! After seeing bison in Yellowstone National Park, I never thought I'd be able to get this close to bison, let alone feed them.

Briarwood Ranch Safari Park in Morristown Tennessee is a place where you can drive through and feed animals from your vehicle. They have pigs, deer, elk, cows, bison, ostriches, and more. Briarwood Safari is a fantastic day trip from Knoxville Tennessee

Our weekend trip to Redwood National Park started with a drive through Cathedral Tree, had a brief stop at the beach, and a hike around Lady Bird Johnson Grove. On our second day, we began with the Fern Canyon hike, and stopped by Gold Bluffs Beach, as our permit was still valid. We then headed to Prairie Creek Trail, where we found Redwood Trees you can walk through, and found more Roosevelt Elk along the way. Our last stops for the trip were slightly up the Pacific Coast, into Oregon, where we stopped at Harris Beach and Natural Bridges. Other vlogs from this trip - Bozeman, Montana - https://youtu.be/hyjb4E3z5UY Grand Teton National Park - https://youtu.be/W9WoFzgJhzo Glacier National Park - https://youtu.be/RygfzMShG4Y Yellowstone National Park - https://youtu.be/9VwJl8Mb4H8 Tide Pooling - https://youtu.be/WUDglT3qiso Golden Gate Park - https://youtu.be/i8xs1gmzdS4 San Francisco - https://youtu.be/0UDdoyfR4qg Yosemite National Park - https://youtu.be/GTPtkKvhd9s Camera Gear (with affiliate links): Gopro Hero 8: https://amzn.to/3IXn8Js Extra SD cards: https://amzn.to/3rt1czS Extra Hero Batteries: https://amzn.to/3HynuWv Shorty Tripod: https://amzn.to/3shML0R Gear: Suunto 9 GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/3MQZ7Wb Osprey Raven 14 Hydration Pack: https://amzn.to/35LBcax Untapped Maple Snacks: https://amzn.to/3J0YkA4 (salted cocoa) and https://amzn.to/3os3u0k (chai waffle) Lip balm (Chai): https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Sunscreen: https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Goodr Sunglasses: https://amzn.to/37ar786 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymatulewicz/ Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/cmstudio/shop Coupon Codes: COURTNEY10 for 10% off at Tanri Outdoors https://tanri.com/courtney

The Briarwood Ranch Safari Petting Zoo has a variety if animals that you can both feed and pet, if I had to pick a favorite it would probably be the goats. This petting zoo is just outside of Morristown TN, and would make a great day trip from Knoxville!

Here is a super easy vegan breakfast that you can make on your next camping trip. Oatmeal is easy because you can prep it before your camping trip and if you have multiple people it's really easy to customize toppings.

While solo camping at Douglas Tailwater Campground in Sevierville, I made a short trip to Knoxville. In Knoxville I went mountain biking at Baker Creek Preserve, and paddle boarding at Mead's Quarry, which is part of Ijams Nature Center.

Meet the Mountains is an outdoors festival in Johnson City, Tennessee. Some of the notable areas include the Air Dogs competition, a paddle boarding demo area, a bike skills zone, and lots of local vendors and guide companies.

A group of hermit crabs fighting over a new shell in a Pacific Coast tide pool.

Hermit crabs fighting over a claw in a California tide pool.

Chandelier Tree is a Redwood tree that you can drive through. Located near Redwood National and State Parks.

While visiting San Francisco we spent a good portion of our time at Golden Gate Park, which is a huge park located within San Francisco. There was far too much to see within Golden Gate Park for the amount of time we had, so we chose to visit the Japanese Tea Garden and San Francisco Botanical Garden. My favorite parts of the Japanese Tea Garden were the Drum Bridge and Green Tea Cheesecake. The San Francisco Botanical Garden is absolutely huge and one could easily spend an entire day or possibly more than one day exploring the variety of plants and environments located within. I think my favorite part of the San Francisco Botanical Garden was the Succulent Garden, however the Ancient Plant Garden and Moon Viewing Garden are both really cool as well! Other vlogs from this trip - Bozeman, Montana - https://youtu.be/hyjb4E3z5UY Grand Teton National Park - https://youtu.be/W9WoFzgJhzo Glacier National Park - https://youtu.be/RygfzMShG4Y Yellowstone National Park - https://youtu.be/9VwJl8Mb4H8 Tide Pooling - https://youtu.be/WUDglT3qiso San Francisco - https://youtu.be/0UDdoyfR4qg Redwood National and State Parks - https://youtu.be/6RaKgGlD2m4 Yosemite National Park - https://youtu.be/GTPtkKvhd9s Camera Gear (with affiliate links): Gopro Hero 8: https://amzn.to/3IXn8Js Gopro Max: https://amzn.to/3shMxXz Peak Design Capture: https://amzn.to/3otmFqr GoPro Tripod Mount: https://amzn.to/3gtg62K Extra SD cards: https://amzn.to/3rt1czS Extra Hero Batteries: https://amzn.to/3HynuWv Extra Max Batteries: https://amzn.to/3L6MZR7 Nikon D5100: https://amzn.to/3gxtV01 Canon EOS Rebel XT: https://amzn.to/3gt3IA2 Shorty Tripod: https://amzn.to/3shML0R Head Strap: https://amzn.to/3Hzo1rs Bite Mount and Floaty: https://amzn.to/3AZGElL Helmet Mount: https://amzn.to/3gsqNCU Gear: Suunto 9 GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/3MQZ7Wb Osprey Raven 14 Hydration Pack: https://amzn.to/35LBcax Lip balm (Chai): https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Sunscreen: https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymatulewicz/ Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/cmstudio/shop Coupon Codes: COURTNEY10 for 10% off at Tanri Outdoors https://tanri.com/courtney

While exploring tide pools along the west coast we found two crabs fighting.

One of the many Redwood trees in Redwood National and State Parks

Palisade Falls in Bozeman, Montana. A beautiful waterfall at the end of a short easy hike.

Mama black bear and her cubs seen on Cades Cove Loop Road in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

We had one main hike that we wanted to do when we visited Glacier National Park in Montana, and that was Grinnell Glacier Trail. The hike to Grinnell Glacier is a popular hike within Glacier National Park, so expect to see other people if you hike here. The views along the trail are absolutely stunning, from the very blue water, to all the surrounding mountains, it's all very beautiful. The weather here does change very quickly though, so be sure to pack extra layers for the Grinnell Glacier hike. Other vlogs from this trip - Bozeman, Montana - https://youtu.be/hyjb4E3z5UY Grand Teton National Park - https://youtu.be/W9WoFzgJhzo Yellowstone National Park - https://youtu.be/9VwJl8Mb4H8 Golden Gate Park - https://youtu.be/i8xs1gmzdS4 West Coast Tide Pooling - https://youtu.be/WUDglT3qiso San Francisco - https://youtu.be/0UDdoyfR4qg Redwood National and State Parks - https://youtu.be/6RaKgGlD2m4 Yosemite National Park - https://youtu.be/GTPtkKvhd9s Camera Gear (with affiliate links): Gopro Hero 8: https://amzn.to/3IXn8Js Extra SD cards: https://amzn.to/3rt1czS Extra Hero Batteries: https://amzn.to/3HynuWv Shorty Tripod: https://amzn.to/3shML0R Gear: Suunto 9 GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/3MQZ7Wb Osprey Raven 14 Hydration Pack: https://amzn.to/35LBcax Untapped Maple Snacks: https://amzn.to/3J0YkA4 (salted cocoa) and https://amzn.to/3os3u0k (chai waffle) Lip balm (Chai): https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Sunscreen: https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Sunglasses: https://amzn.to/37ar786 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymatulewicz/ Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/cmstudio/shop Coupon Codes: COURTNEY10 for 10% off at Tanri Outdoors https://tanri.com/courtney

There are so many things to do at Yellowstone National Park! We spent one day in Yellowstone, due to the ALPS (Alternating License Plate System), however we easily could've spent more. Our main stops were Lewis Falls, Old Faithful, Upper Geyser Basin, Biscuit Basin, Mystic Falls, Grand Prismatic Spring, and Canyon Village. We also saw so many bison in Yellowstone. We had a fantastic time hiking in Yellowstone National Park, and are still surprised at how much there is to see. I was especially surprised at the variety of geysers and pools in Upper Geyser Basin. Other vlogs from this trip - Bozeman, Montana - https://youtu.be/hyjb4E3z5UY Grand Teton National Park - https://youtu.be/W9WoFzgJhzo Glacier National Park - https://youtu.be/RygfzMShG4Y Golden Gate Park - https://youtu.be/i8xs1gmzdS4 West Coast Tide Pooling - https://youtu.be/WUDglT3qiso San Francisco - https://youtu.be/0UDdoyfR4qg Redwood National and State Parks - https://youtu.be/6RaKgGlD2m4 Yosemite National Park - https://youtu.be/GTPtkKvhd9s Camera Gear (with affiliate links): Gopro Hero 8: https://amzn.to/3IXn8Js Extra SD cards: https://amzn.to/3rt1czS Extra Hero Batteries: https://amzn.to/3HynuWv Shorty Tripod: https://amzn.to/3shML0R Gear: Suunto 9 GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/3MQZ7Wb Osprey Raven 14 Hydration Pack: https://amzn.to/35LBcax Untapped Maple Snacks: https://amzn.to/3J0YkA4 (salted cocoa) and https://amzn.to/3os3u0k (chai waffle) Lip balm (Chai): https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Sunscreen: https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Sunglasses: https://amzn.to/37ar786 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymatulewicz/ Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/cmstudio/shop Coupon Codes: COURTNEY10 for 10% off at Tanri Outdoors https://tanri.com/courtney

Our first national park of this trip was Grand Teton National Park. I absolutely loved hiking around Hidden Falls, and the views of Jenny Lake from Inspiration Point were stunning as well. If you have the opportunity, I recommend taking the boat shuttle across Jenny Lake at least once, especially on a hot day. Hidden Falls and Inspiration point is a rather popular hike within Grand Teton National Park, so expect to see others along the trail. There are some side trails however that are less popular. Other vlogs from this trip: Bozeman, Montana - https://youtu.be/hyjb4E3z5UY Yellowstone National Park - https://youtu.be/9VwJl8Mb4H8 Glacier National Park - https://youtu.be/RygfzMShG4Y Golden Gate Park - https://youtu.be/i8xs1gmzdS4 West Coast Tide Pooling - https://youtu.be/WUDglT3qiso San Francisco - https://youtu.be/0UDdoyfR4qg Redwood National and State Parks - https://youtu.be/6RaKgGlD2m4 Yosemite National Park - https://youtu.be/GTPtkKvhd9s Camera Gear (with affiliate links): Gopro Hero 8: https://amzn.to/3IXn8Js Extra SD cards: https://amzn.to/3rt1czS Extra Hero Batteries: https://amzn.to/3HynuWv Shorty Tripod: https://amzn.to/3shML0R Gear: Suunto 9 GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/3MQZ7Wb Osprey Raven 14 Hydration Pack: https://amzn.to/35LBcax Untapped Maple Snacks: https://amzn.to/3J0YkA4 (salted cocoa) and https://amzn.to/3os3u0k (chai waffle) Lip balm (Chai): https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Sunscreen: https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Sunglasses: https://amzn.to/37ar786 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymatulewicz/ Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/cmstudio/shop Coupon Codes: COURTNEY10 for 10% off at Tanri Outdoors https://tanri.com/courtney

Come with us as we explore things to do in Bozeman Montana! We had an afternoon to explore Bozeman and we chose to visit Montana Grizzly Encounter, hike Palisade Falls in the Hyalite Recreation Area, and hike around Fairy Lake in Gallatin National forest. Both Palisade Falls and Fairy Lake are short, easy hikes near Bozeman Montana and great options for hiking if you don't have a ton of time. Montana Grizzly Encounter is a rescue sanctuary for grizzlies who would not be able to survive on their own in the wild. Hope you enjoy this Bozeman Montana travel vlog! Other vlogs from this trip: Grand Teton National Park - https://youtu.be/W9WoFzgJhzo Yellowstone National Park - https://youtu.be/9VwJl8Mb4H8 Glacier National Park - https://youtu.be/RygfzMShG4Y Golden Gate Park - https://youtu.be/i8xs1gmzdS4 West Coast Tide Pooling - https://youtu.be/WUDglT3qiso San Francisco - https://youtu.be/0UDdoyfR4qg Redwood National and State Parks - https://youtu.be/6RaKgGlD2m4 Yosemite National Park - https://youtu.be/GTPtkKvhd9s Camera Gear (with affiliate links): Gopro Hero 8: https://amzn.to/3IXn8Js Extra SD cards: https://amzn.to/3rt1czS Extra Hero Batteries: https://amzn.to/3HynuWv Shorty Tripod: https://amzn.to/3shML0R Gear: Suunto 9 GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/3MQZ7Wb Osprey Raven 14 Hydration Pack: https://amzn.to/35LBcax Lip balm (Chai): https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Sunscreen: https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Sunglasses: https://amzn.to/37ar786 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymatulewicz/ Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/cmstudio/shop Coupon Codes: COURTNEY10 for 10% off at Tanri Outdoors https://tanri.com/courtney

I had a great time solo camping at Cades Cove Campground in Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Cades Cove is located near Townsend Tennessee, and is often referred to as "the peaceful side of the Smokies". I camped at Cades Cove in order to bike Cades Cove Loop Road on Wednesday, which is vehicle free during the summer. While here I also had the opportunity to explore Crib Gap Trail, Vee Hollow, Meigs Creek Trail, Pine Oak Nature Trail, and Anthony Creek Via Ledbetter Ridge. I used this solo camping trip as a chance to work towards completing the Smoky Mountains 900 Miler Challenge. Other Videos From This Trip - Biking Cades Cove - https://youtu.be/JBJA_i4zr-4 Anthony Creek Trail - https://youtu.be/OuPK2j3VvkQ Mountain Biking at Vee Hollow - https://youtu.be/8Yh8vSLZR3w Meigs Creek Trail - https://youtu.be/QMi6si2gDws Camera Gear (with affiliate links): Gopro Hero 8: https://amzn.to/3IXn8Js Extra SD cards: https://amzn.to/3rt1czS Extra Hero Batteries: https://amzn.to/3HynuWv Shorty Tripod: https://amzn.to/3shML0R Head Strap: https://amzn.to/3Hzo1rs Helmet Mount: https://amzn.to/3gsqNCU Gear: Suunto 9 GPS Watch: https://amzn.to/3MQZ7Wb Nathan Hydration Vest: https://amzn.to/3orV35j Osprey Raven 14 Hydration Pack: https://amzn.to/35LBcax First Aid: https://amzn.to/3sD8bpx Charger: https://amzn.to/3LdpdTj Untapped Maple Snacks: https://amzn.to/3J0YkA4 (salted cocoa) and https://amzn.to/3os3u0k (chai waffle) Lip balm (Chai): https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Sunscreen: https://tanri.com/courtney (use code COURTNEY10 for 10% off) Pepper Spray: https://amzn.to/3orC8HN Swiss Army Knife: https://amzn.to/34HkNne Nalgene: https://amzn.to/3goDbDN Camp Stove: https://amzn.to/3saj7ex Pot: https://amzn.to/3F9SETM Plate/Bowl: https://amzn.to/3FadnqG Sleeping Bag: https://amzn.to/3orVRHn Sleeping Bag Liner: https://amzn.to/3gsAwck ENO Hammock: https://amzn.to/3GwJuzE Bike: Trek Marlin 5 Helmet: https://amzn.to/35Tcm8Q (similar, I have the Metah which I believe has been discontinued) Sunglasses: https://amzn.to/37ar786 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/courtneymatulewicz/ Redbubble: https://www.redbubble.com/people/cmstudio/shop Coupon Codes:COURTNEY10 for 10% off at Tanri Outdoors https://tanri.com/courtney