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Fancy Footwear

I’ve made some questionable decisions when going on trips. As the years have gone by I’ve learned the hard way that shoe choice is definitely something that matters. Some of you may think, ‘Of course, that should have been obvious.’ And you wouldn’t be wrong in that thought, but I was naive and later, justContinueContinue reading “Fancy Footwear”

A Necessary Experience

A nostalgic reflection of my two most memorable family trips in California in 2003.

Abandoning Camp

When planning for a trip, generally one would check the weather to ensure they have the proper gear. I can confirm that I am typically one who completes this vital task. What I was not prepared for on a recent camping trip was the fact that my sleeping bag was not rated for cold weather.ContinueContinue reading “Abandoning Camp”

A Move to Remember

May 2002 When we left Colorado in 2002 to move to Monterey Bay, CA my parents took us on a roundabout trip. The first stop we made was to the Great Sand Dunes National Monument (a couple years before it officially became a National Park). As a middle school student in Colorado we learned aboutContinueContinue reading “A Move to Remember”

I Don’t Like Dirt

For someone who loves to venture into National Parks and loves to go hiking, I hate dirt. I don’t like sand. I don’t like to feel dirty. I don’t like bad smells. One has to wonder how I even survive on multi day camping trips in the summertime. Here is how I think that IContinueContinue reading “I Don’t Like Dirt”

A Backstory

During my childhood I moved around the United States and the world with my family as my father was in the military. It afforded me the chance to see so many places that my peers haven’t had an opportunity to visit, but while I was a child I didn’t fully understand what the impact onContinueContinue reading “A Backstory”

First Foray Into A National Park

September 2000 – Rocky Mountain National Park When we moved to Colorado Springs, CO, I think I can say that this is when my love for hiking, mountains, and natural places was born. As a child I was heavily involved with extra curricular sports, I played soccer and swam competitively, so usually on the weekendsContinueContinue reading “First Foray Into A National Park”