General
Cate’s Compass (“I”, “we” or “us”) is a website used to inspire travel, especially outdoors. Please understand that I am not an outdoor/travel/adventure/photography/blog professional and these are my personal opinions only. I do my best to fact check all the material I write about, but rules, regulations, and destinations change, so it is important that you verify all information found on Cate’s Compass before relying on it.
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Although we strive to provide accurate general information, the information presented here is not a substitute for any kind of professional advice, and you should not rely solely on this information.
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