Hey there Reader,

October was an absolute thrill ride!

Between epic hikes, autumn landscapes, and a few new additions to my bucket list, it was one for the books.

I don’t know about you, but I’m holding onto that energy and rolling it right into November! 🍂

If October is anything to go by, November is going to be packed with even more adventure ideas, travel inspo, and a sprinkle of holiday magic to keep our bucket lists growing.

So grab a cozy drink, and let’s dive into all the updates, travel tips, and bucket list highlights waiting for you this month!

Here’s to another month of ticking it off before we kick it! 📝✨

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October Updates

If you are wondering what this mermaid has been up to...I've been hiking...a lot.

In fact, I hiked FOUR bucket list hikes just this month:

• Half Dome, Yosemite National Park (October 3rd) - Psssst you can watch my survival guide 👉 here​
• The Narrows, Zion National Park (October 16th) - My new favorite hike!
• Angel's Landing & Emerald Pools, Zion National Park (October 22nd) - Here's some Insta360 footage!
• Rim to Rim, Grand Canyon National Park (October 31st) - I'm still recovering...

Overall, this combined with some smaller hikes equaled over 70 miles of bucket-list hiking all in one month!

WHEW! I'm gonna have some extra turkey this Thanksgiving!

November Bucket List Inspo

Looking to check off some adventures next month? I've got you covered!

Here are 5 quick bucket list ideas:

1. Hike Simien Mountains National Park in Ethiopia.
2. Run a Turkey Trot in the US.
3. See the Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC.
4. Experience true Thanksgiving in Plymouth, MA.
5. Witness the leaves changing in Kyoto, Japan.

See the Full November Travel Bucket List

Favorite Photo from October

I can't pick between two...so you are going to get them both.

So, you decide which one was scarier⤵

Spooky mermaid at the Grand Canyon or the cable section of Half Dome in Yosemite?

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Recent Adventures for More Ideas

Podcast - Tick It Before You Kick It

​Going to Medical School in Budapest​

​Rifle Falls - Waterfalls You WON'T Want to Miss​

​My Most Traumatic Travel Story​

​Favorite Things to Do in Budapest​

​Mollie Kathleen Mine in Cripple Creek​

See More Episodes

YouTube Videos

​How to Survive Half Dome​

​Mermaid and Explore with Me in the Middle of Nowhere​

​Tour of Ouray Riverside Resort​

​Hiking Maroon Bells​

Find More on YouTube

Blog Posts

​Review for Ouray Riverside Resort​

​Review of Border Inn Casino in Nevada and Utah​

​RV Must-Haves​

​Gear for Adventurers​

Read More

I want to thank you for being a part of this adventurous community! I appreciate you and hope that you have an incredible November!

XOXO,

Alexandra Lauren

The Bucket List Mermaid💙