Adventures in National Parks
Shenandoah National Park (May 2012)
Sarah and I drive through Shenandoah National Park, Seeing the final sights at the end of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Yosemite National Park (June 2011)
In June 2011, I hiked the incredible Panorama Trail in Yosemite National Park — starting from Glacier Point and descending past Nevada and Vernal Falls into Yosemite Valley.
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Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve (August 2010)
From glacier hikes and ghost towns to fixing a flat in the Alaskan wild — my unforgettable 2010 adventure through America's largest national park.
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Mount Rushmore National Monument (July 2009)
Reflections on my visit to Mount Rushmore, including the Sculptor’s Studio, stunning Badlands scenery, and beautiful July weather.
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Camping Among the Buffalo: Theodore Roosevelt National Park
A one-day adventure through Theodore Roosevelt National Park during my 2009 Westward road trip. Prairie dogs, the Missouri River, and a surprising morning guest made this a memorable stop.
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Banff National Park (July 2009)
Chronicle of my July 2009 adventure to Banff National Park, featuring the stunning Moraine Lake, Lake Louise, and camping behind electric fences to stay safe from grizzly bears
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Yellowstone National Park (July 2009)
My solo July 2009 adventure through Yellowstone National Park, including hiking Yellowstone Falls, watching Old Faithful erupt, and exploring the park's lesser-seen wonders.
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Grand Teton National Park (July 2009)
My first visit to Grand Teton National Park—ranger hikes, panoramic views from Signal Mountain, a ferry across Jenny Lake, and a peaceful night in a tent cabin under the stars.
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Rocky Mountain National Park (July 2009)
Kicking off a two-week road trip by exploring Trail Ridge Road, Bear Lake, and camping at Moraine Park Campground in Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Glacier National Park (July 2009)
Driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road, drinking glacial streams, and getting warned about coffee by bears—my solo July 2009 journey through Glacier National Park.
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