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Bicycling the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park

June 13, 20180 13810

Bicycling Glacier National Park's Going-to-the-Sun Road in spring while it's still closed to vehicle traffic is one of the most personal and incredible ways to see the beauty of this extraordinary Park! Enjoy this mile-by-mile guide with lots of photos and trip planning tips!

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Hiking the Grand Canyon’s Rim to River and Back in a Day

May 20, 20150 9144

I can't believe it's been a year since I joined family and friends in the Grand Canyon to complete the toughest and most memorable hike I've ever done: the Rim to the River and back in a day. I won't soon forget this experience in one of the most fantastic places in the world.

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Visiting Yellowstone

September 12, 20140 133

A first-time visit to Yellowstone National Park left me in awe of its stunning geological features and wildlife.

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High Altitude Camping: Camp Muir

August 11, 20140 3262

Spending a weekend camping at 10,000 on Mount Rainier sure is a good one! Talk about some stunning views, wow!!

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Tackling Camp Muir

December 27, 20130 1126

My first ever attempt to get to Camp Muir at the 10,080' level of Mt Rainier was successful! We enjoyed a gorgeous day under blue skies despite a fierce wind. Mt Rainier sure put on a beautiful show with some amazing morning clouds. Pretty lucky for December!

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The Coldest Trail Run I’ve Ever Done—in Death Valley

December 10, 20130 1053

Ironic isn't it that I ran the coldest trail race I've ever done at one of the hottest places on earth? Go figure. No one believes me when I say I almost froze to death in Death Valley.

Setting Sun Mountain Lookout Site

Traversing the Golden Stairway: Starvation to Old Baldy

Muckamuck Mountain Lookout Site

An Off-Grid Airstream Winter

For the Birds

Investing in Energy Independence

North Twentymile: A Labor of Love

Repainting Lookout Mountain

Etiquette Tips for Visiting Staffed Fire Lookouts

Setting Sun Mountain Lookout Site

Traversing the Golden Stairway: Starvation to Old Baldy

Muckamuck Mountain Lookout Site

National Parks

Bicycling the Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park

Hiking the Grand Canyon’s Rim to River and Back in a Day

Visiting Yellowstone

High Altitude Camping: Camp Muir

Tackling Camp Muir

The Coldest Trail Run I’ve Ever Done—in Death Valley

Hiking the Grand Canyon’s Rim to River and Back in a Day

Washington State Hot Springs

Viewing the Northern Lights

An Off-Grid Airstream Winter

Ghost Tales and History at Cape Disappointment

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