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Where Lake and Mountain Meet (Lago di Braies)

  • August 16, 2019August 14, 2019

Like peanut butter and jelly or macaroni and cheese, some things are simply meant to be together.

Enter: lakes and mountains.

Throughout my national park travels, I have been privileged to experience some incredible lakes – soft and shimmering in their placidity, juxtaposed against the hard edges of a mountainous backdrop. It’s phenomenal, and creates … Read more

Spaces & Places

How to Visit the Dolomites

  • August 12, 2019August 10, 2019

Sorting out the various regions of the Italian Dolomites was somewhat confusing. I wanted to discover which hikes and viewpoints would be the best to visit. I also sought to maximize my time in this glorious, wild place. The internet was helpful, but I was a little frustrated that there weren’t clear maps like I … Read more

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Tre Cime (Three Peaks) Nature Park

  • August 10, 2019

Every so often, nature leaves me speechless. I often get this giddy feeling when I am completely and utterly overwhelmed by the landscape around me, mouth wide open like the proverbial fish. Oftentimes this sense of awe or wonder occurs when what my eyes are seeing far surpasses my brain’s ability to take it all … 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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