Berkeley Park overnight
Marmots, mountain goats, and bears — oh my! Testing gear and stamina on an overnight trip to Berkeley Park at Mount Rainier National Park.
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Naches Peak Loop
“We’re going camping this weekend. I don’t know where, but I’ll figure it out and let you know.” That was the ultimatum I texted to Mr. Adventure on Friday morning. After what seemed like several weeks of deadlines and driving and pickups and drop-offs and more driving and more deadlines, I was overcome by a powerful urge to just get the hell outside. Preferably on a high trail, and preferably somewhere I could sleep under…
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Following the Santa Fe Trail: Fort Union National Monument
Why do I know so little about the Santa Fe Trail? Maybe following part of it will help me find out.
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Valles Caldera National Preserve
“Hike until you hit deep snow,” the ranger told us. “Then turn around.” Great advice, unless there is no deep snow.
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Dear Secretary Zinke
The Antiquities Act and our national monuments are under attack. Let’s make our voices heard about this threat to public lands.