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National Parks

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

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!

Travel

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

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.

Travel

Visiting Yellowstone

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

Backpacking

High Altitude Camping: Camp Muir

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

Peakbagging

Tackling Camp Muir

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!

Travel

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

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.

Thrapp Mountain Lookout Site

Fastpacking Miners Ridge Fire Lookout

Etiquette Tips for Visiting Staffed Fire Lookouts

Conquering Fear: Sea Kayaking the San Juans

Goldmyer Hot Springs and Forces of Nature

Returning to Goldmyer

An Off-Grid Airstream Winter

Investing in Energy Independence

Off-Grid Lessons: When Winter Says “Nope!”

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

Goats Rocks Loop: Goat Ridge and Hawkeye Point Lookout Sites

Backpacking to Heaven on the Devils Dome Loop

Backpacking the White Pass/Pilot Ridge Loop in the Glacier Peak Wilderness