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Minerva & Sam
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🧭 37 states | 🏞️ 13 NPs | 🚗 >36,500 miles driven
🏔️ Road-tripping, adventurous couple with 2 dogs

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Minerva & Sam @witheachmile.com · Nov 18
Hi Bluesky! 👋 We're Minerva & Samuel. We love exploring the US whenever we’re not working our 9-to-5s.

We’re not full-time travelers, but we make the most of the time we have. If you’re into hiking, road trips & National Parks, stick around. Excited to see what this space is all about!

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Happiness is getting a lot of belly rubs… ☺️💙😎
November 11, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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A throwback to our 2023 visit to #GreatSandDunes — a place that had been sitting on my bucket list for years. Photos don’t even come close to capturing how huge these dunes really are!

#colorado #greatsanddunesnationalpark #nationalparks #travel #hiking #nature #photography #explore
Minerva posing on the enormous sand dunes of Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado, wearing goggles and holding a large wooden sandboard, ready for sandboarding or sledding. The sun is shining brightly, highlighting the vast, sandy landscape behind her. Minerva standing on a sandy slope in Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado, holding a sandboard and wearing bright pink goggles under a clear blue, cloudy sky. Footprints cover the foreground, leading up to the massive sand dunes in the background, where other visitors are hiking.
November 10, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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We first visited #MountRainier in 2023 — just the two of us — and completely fell in love with the #NationalPark. On our way home from Olympic in 2024, we stopped back in so the dogs could experience it too. Took them #hiking on the #PCT… and they loved it 🐾

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Dog-Friendly Mount Rainier Hike: Exploring the PCT from Chinook Pass
Looking for a dog-friendly Mount Rainier hike? Check out the Pacific Crest Trail from Chinook Pass for stunning views, wildflowers and a dog-friendly adventure!
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November 10, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Adventures with my favorite little man at Neah Bay, Washington 🌊🐾

📸 August 2024

#NeahBay #WashingtonCoast #OlympicPeninsula #PNW #PacificNorthwest #ExplorePNW #CoastalAdventures #Nature #TravelWithDogs #DogTravel #AdventureDog #Travel
A small white dog wearing a blue harness stands on a rocky shore at Neah Bay, Washington, next to a person in floral sandals. The dog’s fur blows slightly in the ocean breeze under a bright blue sky with calm waves and distant islands in the background. The scene captures a cheerful coastal walk on a sunny day.
October 23, 2025 at 3:15 PM
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We just finished up our Last Summer in the PNW newsletter series with a guide to Sol Duc & Marymere Falls in #OlympicNationalPark 🌊

You can find it below!

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Your Guide to Sol Duc & Marymere Falls – PNW Series Finale!
Explore Olympic National Park's best waterfalls! Discover Sol Duc Falls and the fairytale Marymere Falls. Easy hikes and stunning views.
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October 9, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Most people come to #IndianaDunesNationalPark for the beaches and dunes, but the Great Marsh Trail shows off the park’s quieter wetland side. A peaceful 1.3-mile #hike perfect for families, dogs, and birdwatching 🌿

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Hiking the Great Marsh Trail: Birdwatching & Wetland Wildlife at Indiana Dunes NP
Explore the Great Marsh Trail at Indiana Dunes National Park—an easy, dog-friendly 1.3-mile loop perfect for birdwatching, wildlife, and peaceful wetland views.
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October 6, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Week 1 #Meet&Greet
Say Hello & tell us about yourself & share your blog or content creations.

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October 1, 2025 at 12:33 PM
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A quick 1-mile #hike, 270 stairs, #LakeMichigan, Chicago in the distance, and a baby sea turtle 🐢 A perfect little stop in #IndianaDunesNationalpark to stretch your legs 🥾

See what we discovered on the #DuneSuccessionTrail!

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Dune Succession Trail Guide: The Best View & Tips for the 270 Stairs
Climb the Dune Succession Trail at Indiana Dunes National Park. Get tips for tackling the stairs, enjoy stunning lake views & discover the history of the dunes.
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September 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Cape Flattery is a short hike with some amazing views 🐳

📸 August 2024

#hiking #washington #pnw #nature #photography #travel #olympicpeninsula #capeflattery
Minerva stands on the observation dock of Miracle Point at Cape Flattery. Blue skies and Pacific Ocean can be seen in the background alongside giant sea stacks. Tatoosh Island, with its iconic lighthouse and grassy cliffs, seen through the branches of a tree at Cape Flattery. The bright blue ocean sparkles under clear skies, enhancing the rugged coastal beauty. Minerva, Samuel and their dogs Toby and Lily snuggle under a thermal blanket at the Observation Deck of Cape Flattery. A cove at Cape Flattery with rugged cliffs topped by evergreen trees. A baby gray whale is surfacing near the rocky shoreline, with its spout visible amidst the crashing waves.
September 15, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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Hiking through the Hall of Mosses in Olympic National 🥾🌲

📸 August 2024

#photography #scape #olympicnationalpark #nationalparks #hiking #pnw #moss #woods #hallofmosses
A person wearing a red sweater walks along a trail surrounded by lush greenery in the Hall of Mosses at Olympic National Park. Towering moss-covered trees and ferns create a dense, vibrant rainforest atmosphere.
September 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Rialto Beach, Olympic National Park

📸 July 2024

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A view from the gravel and sand of Rialto Beach, dominated by a foreground of massive, gnarled driftwood logs. In the middle ground, two tall, bare tree trunks stand against the gray ocean, and in the distance, the iconic, fog-shrouded sea stacks of James Island are visible.
September 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Part 3 of our Last Summer in the #PNW newsletter series is here!

We explored Hurricane Ridge & Obstruction Point in #OlympicNationalPark, trading beaches & rainforests for time in the #mountains ⛰️

Check it out & subscribe for the rest of the series!

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Exploring the Olympic Mountains – PNW Series, Pt. 3
Join us for Part 3 of our PNW series as we explore Hurricane Ridge’s epic sunsets and drive Washington’s ‘scariest road’ to Obstruction Point.
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September 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Exploring First Beach, La Push, Off-Leash with our pups 🐾

📸 July 2024

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Two small dogs, Toby and Lily, sitting on a large piece of driftwood on the off-leash section of First Beach in La Push, Washington, with the ocean and sea stacks behind them. Two small off-leash dogs, Toby and Lily, sitting on a large, intricate piece of driftwood on First Beach in La Push, Washington, with the shoreline and evergreen trees in the distance. Small off-leash dog, Toby, standing on driftwood on the sandy First Beach in La Push, Washington with the Pacific Ocean and sea stacks in the background. A person from behind walking along the sandy and pebbled shoreline of First Beach in La Push, Washington, with two small off-leash dogs exploring nearby.
September 3, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Last week we shared Part 2 of our 'Last Summer in the #PNW' series exploring Olympic’s rainforests & the edge of the U.S. You can check it out here, and subscribe to follow along with the rest of the series.

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Olympic’s Rainforests & the Edge of the US – PNW Series, Pt. 2
Explore Olympic’s mossy rainforests, Cape Flattery’s cliffs, and Shi Shi Beach on our PNW adventure. Trails, views, and tips inside!
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September 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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Hurricane Ridge sunset, Olympic National Park ⛰️

📸 August 2024

#travel #mountains #hiking #pnw #olympicnationalpark #olympicpeninsula #hurricaneridge #photography #explore #washington #nature #sunset #sunsetphotography #nationalparks
A breathtaking image of a vibrant sunset over the Olympic Mountains, with the sun's warm glow illuminating the evergreen trees and highlighting the distant peaks of Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park.
August 21, 2025 at 2:38 PM
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Rialto Beach, Olympic National Park 🌊

📸 August 2024

#rialtobeach #nature #beach #beachhike #hike #travel #olympicnationalpark #olympicpeninsula #nationalparks #pnw #pacificnorthwest #washingtoncoast
A close-up view of smooth gray stones covering the shoreline at Rialto Beach, Olympic National Park, with misty waves rolling in under an overcast sky.
August 20, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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After 1.5 weeks of beaches and rainforests last year, we explored the mountains of #HurricaneRidge with a morning #hike & sunset-filled evening 🏔️

We shared our day on our blog!

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Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park: Scenic Drive, Best Hikes & Sunset Views
Discover Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park — stunning mountain views, scenic hikes, and tips for the best times to visit, drive, and explore.
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August 15, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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We came to Sequim, WA for the Olympic mountains last summer. We left the Lavender Capital of North America smelling like lavender 💜

#TravelBloggersCommunity #Travel #lavender #lavenderfarm #sequimlavender #sequim #olympicpeninsula #washington #pnw #pacificnorthwest

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Sequim Lavender Fields: Visiting the Lavender Capital of North America
Visit Sequim, the Lavender Capital of North America. Walk fragrant fields, learn about lavender varieties, and see Olympic Mountain views in peak bloom.
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August 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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Give me a rocky riverbank, towering trees, and a view like this any day 🏔️

📸 July 2023, Mount Rainier National Park

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A person stands on rocky terrain beside a rushing turquoise river surrounded by dense evergreen forest under a clear blue sky in Mount Rainier National Park. Towering trees and distant mountains create a dramatic, serene wilderness scene.
August 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Last summer’s #PNW road trip is finally hitting our newsletter 🥾🌲

Pt 1: Oregon’s iconic waterfall, Olympic’s wild coast, and a cozy glamp spot we loved.

Next up: the Hoh Rainforest and the far northern edge of Washington 🌿 Subscribe so you don't miss it!

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Oregon Falls & Olympic Coast – PNW Series, Pt. 1
Join our 7,000-mile journey to the Pacific Northwest! Part 1 explores Oregon's waterfalls and the wild, dog-friendly coast of the Olympic Peninsula.
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August 1, 2025 at 2:47 PM
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Throwback to one of our favorite #honeymoon memories from 2022! ✨

We took these on the Mist Trail, just the beginning of our #hike up to #halfdome ⛰️

So many awesome memories from that trip to #Yosemite 🥾

#throwbackthursday #adventure #hiking #yosemitenationalpark #travel #nature #nationalparks
A steep stone staircase carved into the side of a granite mountain leads upward, with Vernal Fall visible in the distance. The trail is surrounded by large rocks and sparse greenery, under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. A person sits on a large granite rock, looking towards Vernal Fall in Yosemite National Park. The waterfall powerfully cascades down a sheer granite cliff, surrounded by pine trees on the left and a green, grassy slope on the right. The person's backpack and shoes are next to them on the rock. A person wearing a hat and backpack with hiking poles stands with their back to the camera, looking at the powerful Vernal Fall. The waterfall cascades down a massive, striated granite cliff into a turbulent pool below. The foreground is a grassy hillside. A view from the Mist Trail shows a rocky path winding up towards Vernal Fall. The waterfall is visible in the background, flowing down a smooth granite cliff. The foreground is filled with large boulders and small trees under a clear blue sky.
July 31, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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We followed this little trail at Mossquatch Resort in the #PNW last year 🌲

It surprised us with this mythical-looking door in the middle of the forest. Then just a short #hike later… a quiet little #waterfall, all to ourselves 💦

Definitely not what we expected on a #glamping trip! ⛺
A unique, hand-carved mystical door featuring a bearded face, framed by gnarled tree roots, creates an enchanting entrance to a forest trail at Mossquatch Resort near Forks, Washington. A person stands by a mossy fallen log on the scenic waterfall trail at Mossquatch Resort, featuring a tranquil forest pool and small waterfall, perfect for nature exploration on the Olympic Peninsula.
July 30, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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On our way to Multnomah Falls last year, we made a quick picnic stop at Maryhill State Park. Lunch by the river, let the dogs stretch their legs, and got blown around by that Columbia Gorge breeze 🍃

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A woman kneels on the grass at Maryhill State Park hugging a tan and white dog wearing a pink harness, while a second smaller dog in a blue harness stands nearby on the open field with groups of people and trees in the distance. A smiling couple takes a selfie by the Columbia River at Maryhill State Park, with wind blowing through their hair and the scenic Sam Hill Memorial Bridge, rugged hills, and rippling water in the background. Facing a tree-lined shoreline at Maryhill State Park, a fluffy white dog looks toward the glittering Columbia River with wind turbines visible on the hills in the distance. View of the Columbia River from a rocky shoreline at Maryhill State Park, with sparkling water, a designated swim area, and distant hills dotted with wind turbines.
July 25, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Last year’s road trip to Olympic took us through the Columbia River Gorge and led us to Maryhill State Park. Dogs stretched out, we had lunch by the river, and the breeze felt amazing 🌳

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Maryhill State Park: A Perfect Picnic Stop on I-84
Maryhill State Park: Your perfect Columbia Gorge picnic stop. Enjoy shaded tables, stunning river views & a peaceful break on your drive.
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July 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Our latest newsletter’s live! We wrote about a favorite hike in the Smokies and a lake in Oregon with a beautiful view of Mount Hood 🏔️

Next up: a new series on Olympic National Park🌲

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Mountains, Lakes, and Views We Can’t Stop Thinking About
Explore hikes to Kuwohi, Mount Cammerer, and Lake Trillium in this snapshot of our Smoky Mountains and Oregon road trip.
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July 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM