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The Best Hikes in Shenandoah River State Park

  • May 29, 2020July 1, 2020

I’m sure most of you have heard of Shenandoah National Park: waterfalls, vistas, wooded hollows – all encompassing part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Out of all the national parks I’ve visited, Shenandoah is the closest to home and the one in which I’ve spent the most time.

However, it wasn’t until recently that … Read more

Thoughts & Things

Guest Post by Maura (a fellow nature enthusiast)

  • April 25, 2020April 25, 2020
Maura and I both like to climb rocks (and plastic). When the climbing gym is open, you can find Maura and I there on a regular basis enjoying this complex form of exercise as well as our many intellectual side conversations. Maura is an avid cyclist and an all-around outdoor adventurer. This is her story.
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Spaces & Places

Blue Ridge Parkway

  • April 14, 2020April 10, 2020

It’s spring. This means warmer weather, pretty blossoms, and yes, allergies.  It’s also Spring Break, which means a week of no schedules and a relatively minor amount of responsibilities. The past two years, I have had the privilege of gallivanting around the country on various climbing trips during this season. I appreciated the dry 60° … 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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