New Feature: Why Midlife Camping Is the Perfect Time to Start!

Midlife Camping: Why This Is the Perfect Time to Start I’m excited to share my latest contributor post on Camping for Women! If you’ve been wondering whether it’s too late to try camping, I’m here to tell you—it’s absolutely the perfect time to start. Midlife camping is about reconnecting with nature, slowing down, and rediscovering …

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Is It Safe to Travel in Baja California? Here’s What You Should Know

I get the same question asked a lot: “But how safe is it, really?” It’s a fair question—and one that comes from a mix of curiosity, media headlines, and simple uncertainty about crossing into another country. The short answer? Baja is very safe for travelers. The long answer is worth exploring, because safety in Baja …

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WEEKDAY ADVENTURES

Inside Weekday Adventures: Full-Time Baja Life, YouTube, and Remote Travel 01) Before we jump into the main questions, could you start by telling our readers a bit about yourselves? Who are Weekday Adventures?We’re Meagan and James—nature lovers born and raised in the Southwest. In 2022, we turned our passion for outdoor adventures and remote camping …

Miles and Hikes Launches Digital Guides Store

June 16, 2025I am thrilled to announce the launch of our Digital Guides Store! The store features a growing collection of downloadable PDF guides designed to help camp, road trip, and explore solo with confidence, health, and ease. Whether you’re planning a quick weekend getaway or a longer solo road trip, these guides offer practical …

How to Handle Creepy Encounters on the Trail or at Camp

How to Handle Creepy Encounters on the Trail or at Camp—Without Losing Your Cool

Creepy Encounters Don’t Have to Ruin Your Plans! Facing Creepy Encounters? Trust Your Gut Early and Often Let’s be honest—being a woman camping or hiking solo can be empowering, freeing, and healing… but it also means tuning into our female instincts and gut feeling, even more so than usual! At Miles and Hikes we have …

Exciting News: I’m Now a Proud Contributor to Camping for Women!

Solo Camping for Women: I’m Now a Contributor to Camping for Women! Solo camping for women isn’t just about pitching a tent — it’s about building independence, resilience, and confidence. If you’re new to camping or a seasoned road tripper, solo time in nature can be an incredible source of personal growth. For me, it …

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DIANE SCHMIANE

01) What inspired you to start the diane Schmiane YouTube channel? How did you come up with its name?My first channel I started in 2006 because I was YT curious, but didn’t get serious about it until 2018 when I was going on a 30 day backpack trip in the Sierra Nevada and wanted to …

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Why Jackery Is the Best Portable Power Station You Can Buy!

DISCLAIMER: NOT a sponsored or gifted item. I personally purchased and tested it, which is why I recommend it. My Jackery Explorer 1000 Review: My Favorite Power Station for Remote Camping There’s a big difference between camping off-grid and camping unprepared. When I first started solo camping in remote spots across California, and especially Baja …