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Frigid Summer Fun at Zapata Falls
Zapata Falls is a very cool hike – well, the end is cool, both interesting and cold. It’s not a…
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Preparedness is Key
It is absolutely vital to be prepared when we go out into the wilderness. Some parks require specific tools and…
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DIY Bug Screens for a Ford E150 Van
Bug screens are one thing we always take with us on trips to the wilderness. Because we sleep in the…
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Awe and Humility
Last week, I wrote about how the wilderness leaves us in awe – a sense of reverential fear at…
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Autumn at Harriet Hollister Spencer State Park
If you want a scenic scene in the Finger Lakes, I highly recommend the view over Honeoye Lake from Harriet…
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A Sense of Awe and Fear
Some of the places we go in the wilderness fill our hearts with wonder. Sometimes we are struck speechless by…
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Climbing the Ladders to Alcove House
Probably one of my favorite hikes in Bandelier is Alcove House. One of the great things is that it’s not…
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Generously Compensated for Failure
A number of months ago, a social media friend posted a picture of a beautiful mountain scene. He wrote, …
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Climbing Ladders into Caves on Bandelier’s Main Loop
It’s not every day you get to climb a wooden ladder into the home of ancient American Indians. Maybe in…
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Best Day Hikes in Death Valley National Park
Death Valley is a land of extremes – incredibly dry desert, mountains, bristlecone forests, cacti, sand dunes, wildflowers, canyons, old…
