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I knew within seconds that Olympic National Park was special.
It sounded different, smelled exotic, and looked like a mystical fairy-land that I used to imagine as a child.
My first stop was the coast, particularly Beach 4, where one of the locals promised me I’d be able to explore the tide pools when the … Read more
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“I hope you’re not scared of heights, cuz I’m going to assign you one of our tallest mules.”
“That’s fine. Will I be riding that one over there?”
“No, yours is in a separate corral. She needs to be isolated from the other mules.”
And that’s how my mule riding adventure at the Grand Canyon … Read more
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When I first met Ricky there wasn’t much of a connection. After spending 4 hours on the trail together, however, we finally hit it off.
Ricky, the adorable Arabian, was a real trooper maneuvering his way through the rugged trail up along the base of a rocky ridge. It was morning, and the sweet smell … Read more
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I had expected to see some creatures during my time in the Everglades, but I wasn’t quite prepared to be so enthralled.
It was incredible to watch alligators, crocodiles, and manatees up close and personal as they hung out in their natural habitat. However, I was surprised to find that the “boring” animals were just … Read more