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Rachael Cartier

I have been to 36 countries & 5 National parks. I love hiking and photography. My bucket list is a US road trip to see the remaining parks!

   

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What national park do you dream of visiting?

Glacier National Park is currently at the top of the list!

What has been your favorite adventure experience?

To date my favorite adventure experience was renting a Jeep and exploring the Highlands of Iceland. There was a tent on the top. We drove down F-roads thru rivers and got to experience Iceland from a different perspective. Being in the Jeep gave us flexibility with the itinerary. The tent allowed us to camp along the way. Included in that adventure was a trip to Katla ice cave. A year later the cave collapsed. A not so subtle reminder that life is fragile and global warming is a threat.

What would you do with $10,000?

There are a few ideas I have for the money. First is to either buy a tow-behind camper to keep exploring with my dogs. The second is to buy a drone to elevate my photographs and learn cinematography. I'm also hoping to open an Etsy shop and start selling photos/products from my adventures. The final idea is to splurge on either an African safari or trip to the Galapagos, which have always been a dream.

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