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When the Sun Goes Down

  • November 25, 2017March 12, 2019

 

 

Sunsets on the Pacific are pretty stellar. The entire sky emits a gorgeous scheme of colors that reflect off of the ocean. Taking a horseback ride on the beach with dusk approaching rendered this Mexican moment even more glamorous. The sun hovered around the horizon casting long rays of light out onto the … Read more

47 Parks

A Mile High (and more) Once Again

  • August 29, 2017March 12, 2019

I couldn’t resist fitting in one more outdoor trip before heading back into full time teaching. All 47 parks had been successfully checked off the list, but I jumped at the opportunity to revisit the Rockies. Re-branded as the Park Pilgrim*, I hopped on a plane sans Clarence, ready to have some rugged adventures … Read more

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Lassen Volcanic Recap

  • May 3, 2017March 12, 2019

Length of Stay:

  • 2 days, 2 nights

High:

  • Snowshoeing around the thermals

Low:

  • Not being able to drive all the way through the park due to road closures

Favorite Hike:

  • Manzanita Lake (the west entrance had less snow and was more suitable for actual hiking)

Favorite Treat:

  • Buddha bowl – a bowl stuffed full of
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Winter Wonderland

  • May 2, 2017March 12, 2019

I didn’t know what to expect at Lassen Volcanic National Park. According to the website, it had been a heavy snow year and many of the park’s roads were still closed. High elevations equal unpredictable weather, so I dug my winter coat out from deep within my trunk, found my little finger gloves, and then … Read more

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Yellowstone Recap

  • October 2, 2016March 10, 2019

Length of Stay:

  • 3 days, 2 nights

Highs:

  • Excellent educational exhibits at the visitor centers
  • Waterfall viewing at the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone

Lows:

  • Tourists with selfie sticks

Favorite Hike:

  • Uncle Tom’s trail (lots of stairs but a worthwhile view at the bottom)

Favorite Treat:

  • Huckleberry dark-chocolate truffle
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Thermal Activity

  • September 29, 2016March 10, 2019

If you haven’t already submitted your guess for the “jelly bean” contest, you have one more day! The winner will be announced tomorrow evening.

Yellowstone has a lot going on under the surface, which makes for some interesting scenes happening above ground for the visitor’s viewing pleasure. Geysers, hot springs, mudpots, and vents demonstrate … Read more

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