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7-Days of Bliss in Southern Iceland

  • May 26, 2024

The Ultimate 7-Day Southern Iceland Itinerary

Iceland, the land of fire and ice, offers unimaginable opportunities for adventure with its stunning landscapes, geothermal wonders, and unique culture. This small(ish) island in the North Atlantic Ocean has been on my bucket list for almost eight years, capturing my attention even before I embarked on my 47 … Read more

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Glacier Recap

  • May 30, 2017March 12, 2019

Countdown:

  • 5 more parks to go!

Length of Stay:

  • 2 days, 2 nights

High:

  • Unparalleled scenery

Low:

  • Lots of driving; Montana is a flippin’ huge state

Favorite Hike:

  • Baring Falls, Saint Mary Falls, and Virginia Falls spur

Favorite Treat:

  • Cheese curds
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Everywhere I Looked…

  • May 29, 2017March 12, 2019

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…there was majesty.

Words are inadequate to describe my experience in Glacier. Even glancing back over the pictures I took, I was reminded how nothing quite beats the multi-sensory engagement of actually being in a stunning natural place.

Everything was alive. Even the glacial lakes themselves seemed to breathe in and out, the water moving … Read more

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North Cascades Recap

  • May 27, 2017March 12, 2019

Countdown:

  • 6 more parks to go!

Length of Stay:

  • 1 day, 1 night

High:

  • The fascinating emerald green lakes

Low:

  • Dam power lines obscuring the landscape

Favorite Hike:

  • Thunder Knob Trail

Favorite Treat:

  • Smoked salmon
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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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