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Explore the great outdoors on these fun outdoor adventures with the Hip Grandma!

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A Las Colinas Adventure: 10 Experiences You Must Have in Irving TX

January 14, 2026August 13, 2024

Las Colinas and Irving, Texas, have rich history and culture, plenty of things to do, and a friendly atmosphere.

Categories Texas Tags Adventure, Outdoors, Texas, Travel
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7 Top Beginner Kayaking Tips from a First-Time North Dakota Kayaker

January 14, 2026July 5, 2023

Kayaking is a great way to exercise, enjoy the great outdoors, and explore new places.  In this blog post, I’ll share some of my best kayaking tips and a life lesson I learned while kayaking down the Missouri River in …

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Categories North Dakota Tags Inspiration, North Dakota, Outdoors
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The 9 Best Things to Do in Janesville, Wisconsin’s Great Outside

January 14, 2026April 18, 2023

You haven’t discovered the great outdoors until you’ve checked off each of these things to do in Janesville, Wisconsin’s Great Outside.

Categories Wisconsin Tags Outdoors, Wisconsin
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Is Kayaking Hard?  A Hip Grandma Story and What You Need To Know

July 17, 2025March 30, 2023

Recreational kayaking is an excellent activity for beginners.  It is a relatively easy sport to learn and can be a lot of fun.  Kayaking is a great way to exercise, enjoy the outdoors, and explore new places.

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Essential Tips and Camera Settings For Your Bald Eagle Photography Adventure

January 14, 2026December 13, 2021

I have loved Bald Eagles for as long as I can remember. It could be their statuesque beauty or their intense presence. I have always dreamed of taking photos of one of these bald beauties!

Categories Photography Tags Iowa, Outdoors

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