Epic Hike Around Jenny Lake
I awoke earlier than the rest of the crew – earlier even than Asher, which is a rarity – and decided to run. Given the risks of running alone on trails in Grand… Read More
The Green Side of the Moon
We were sad that it was our final day in Badlands NP. The Cedar Pass Campground had been an incredible basecamp even though it only had electricity. The austere landscape was so tranquil.… Read More
Snow Dogs, Mountain Goats & Fire on the Fourth
Happy Independence Day! The loud flapping sound outside of our coach told us two things. First, that it was windy. Very windy in fact, such that I had to roll up our… Read More
Why the Bear Crossed the Road
After a breakfast of pancakes, we drove up to Many Glacier for a day of hiking. Our “next door neighbor” at the KOA campground, a parole officer from Illinois, showed us pictures… Read More
Two Medicine Lake & Bear “Sightings”
Since we were unable to complete our attempt at crossing the park via the “Going-to-the-Sun Road” from the west, we were anxious to try it again from the east. Unfortunately the road… Read More
A Down Day
We had a final breakfast with our friends, returning to Melita’s for a little country cookin’. Lots of biscuits, gravy, eggs and syrup for everyone. Our journey began in the company of… Read More
Climbing Up and Into a Volcano
We set out early with lunches packed, hiking gear on, walkie-talkies charged and a goal – to climb Cinder Cone in the upper northeast corner of Lassen National Park. The main areas… Read More
Bumpass Hell is a Funny Name & Stinks Too
We woke early, feasted on packaged donuts, downed coffee or juice or water, fed the dog, prepared lunches, gathered ‘layers’, straightened the campsite and locked down the bikes, and set out for… Read More