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Pettit Lake Afternoon Hike

Pettit Lake Afternoon Hike

Posted on June 21, 2022June 25, 2022 by jim

The workday is done, with no time left in the day for a big backcountry excursion we headed down to Pettit Lake to…

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Fishhook Creek Trail

Fishhook Creek Trail

Posted on June 20, 2022June 23, 2022 by jim

We were looking for a high-value, low-effort, close-by afternoon hike when I wrapped up work for the day, and the Fishhook Creek trail…

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Craters Caves Area

Craters Caves Area

Posted on June 18, 2022June 22, 2022 by jim

We thought that the Caves area of Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve deserved its own photo album. While it is…

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Craters of the Moon National Monument

Craters of the Moon National Monument

Posted on June 18, 2022June 21, 2022 by jim

Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve looks like – well – craters of the moon. So much so that NASA even…

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Jenny Lake and Inspiration Point

Jenny Lake and Inspiration Point

Posted on June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 by jim

Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point from the Jenny Lake West boat dock is arguably the most popular hike in Grand Teton National Park….

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Taggart Lake and Bradley Lake

Taggart Lake and Bradley Lake

Posted on June 7, 2022June 7, 2022 by jim

The Taggart Lake and Bradley Lake loop hike was another easy one on our list. Although it’s still a very busy trailhead, again…

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Phelps Lake and Death Canyon

Phelps Lake and Death Canyon

Posted on June 6, 2022June 7, 2022 by jim

The Phelps Lake Loop hike was an also-ran on our list of must-do’s while here in Grand Tetons, but we discovered that it’s…

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Climbing Mount Antero

Climbing Mount Antero

Posted on May 27, 2022May 28, 2022 by jim

Mount Antero is the 10th highest mountain in Colorado at 14,269 feet. Number 30 on the 14er list under the belt, finally past…

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Beaver Mountain Trail

Beaver Mountain Trail

Posted on May 13, 2022May 15, 2022 by jim

We had planned on doing the Beaver Mountain Trail a month or two ago, but the road to the trailhead was gated due…

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Hike to Chasm Lake

Hike to Chasm Lake

Posted on May 7, 2022May 13, 2022 by jim

Chasm Lake is listed as a must-do classic Colorado hike, worthy of an early Saturday start. The hike starts at the extremely popular…

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Guadalupe Peak - Texas High Point

Guadalupe Peak – Texas High Point

Posted on March 30, 2022March 30, 2022 by jim

Guadalupe Peak – take two, and finally in the rearview mirror. When the NOAA weather forecast looks like this, you know it’s going…

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White Sands National Park

White Sands National Park

Posted on March 27, 2022April 9, 2022 by jim

White Sands National Park has been on the list for a long time – but as White Sands National Monument. When we threw…

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Quandary Peak Winter Ascent

Quandary Peak Winter Ascent

Posted on March 19, 2022March 20, 2022 by jim

Since it’s the last day of winter – why not celebrate with a climb up Quandary Peak! And since hiking and climbing is…

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Comanche Peak Wilderness

Comanche Peak Wilderness

Posted on February 6, 2022February 6, 2022 by jim

When the 66,000 acre Comanche Peak Wilderness is right out the back door, why not make the most of a beautiful winter day!…

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Snowshoeing West Creek Falls

Snowshoeing West Creek Falls

Posted on January 8, 2022January 14, 2022 by jim

West Creek Falls has been on our list since last year, but it was closed for a long time due to the Cameron…

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Capitol Reef National Park

Capitol Reef National Park

Posted on December 28, 2021January 22, 2022 by jim

Capitol Reef National Park is amazing when the tourist hordes have gone! It may not have Angel’s Landing or the Bryce Amphitheatre, but…

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Lower Calf Creek Falls

Lower Calf Creek Falls

Posted on December 27, 2021March 9, 2022 by jim

Lower Calf Creek Falls is the most visited attraction in Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, but only because of it’s proximity to scenic…

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100 Hands Pictograph

100 Hands Pictograph

Posted on December 27, 2021March 9, 2022 by jim

The 100 Hands Pictograph is a must-stop if you’re passing through Boulder, Utah doing a National Park loop. Located a short, easy hike…

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Peek-A-Boo and Spooky Slot Canyon

Peek-A-Boo and Spooky Slot Canyon

Posted on December 26, 2021January 7, 2022 by jim

Peek-A-Boo – It’s the Spooky Slot Canyon! Now – this is fun! Makes up for our last ‘Oops’ boondocking post that wasn’t supposed…

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Kodachrome Basin State Park

Kodachrome Basin State Park

Posted on December 25, 2021January 3, 2022 by jim

We had never heard of Kodachrome Basin State Park before researching this trip. Created in 1949, the National Geographic Society convinced Kodak to…

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Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park

Posted on December 24, 2021January 1, 2022 by jim

Bryce Canyon was a tough group of photos to cut down and sort through! With so much color and texture, you spend a…

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