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Santa Ana Volcano: Beauty or Bust?

  • December 31, 2023January 1, 2024

Every so often, an adventure doesn’t quite go as planned. In fact, I would argue that it is the unaccounted for components of travel and outdoor explorations that add to the overall excitement.

Santa Ana was such an adventure that didn’t turn out like I expected. To say that this particular excursion was a bust… Read more

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El Salvadorean ATV Adventure

  • December 22, 2023December 31, 2023

I’ve ridden my fair share of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) throughout my 35 year lifespan. Growing up in a rural area meant snowmobiles in the winter and 4-wheelers once the snow finally disappeared. More recently, in Bryce Canyon I took an interesting ATV tour whilst on my 47 parks trek.

El Salvador is known for its … Read more

Spaces & Places

Why I Visited El Salvador for Thanksgiving

  • December 16, 2023

El Salvador: The Land of Volcanos. A hundred plus thermal cliffs dot the landscape of this Central American country that features both mountainous regions and beaches. Before 2019, El Salvador was known for violence and gang activity, but things have turned around with the new president.

I haven’t met any Americans who have planned their … Read more

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National park expert. Nature enthusiast. Outdoor educator. These are the chronicles of my travels and discoveries around the country and throughout the world.

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