Bighorn Canyon Recreation Area: Dramatic Cliffs and River Views
We noticed Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area on the map when we were looking at our route from the Wapiti Valley in Yellowstone…
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Pryor Mountains: Wild Horses and Rugged Montana Landscapes
The Pryor Mountains Wild Horse Range contains the most significant wild horse herd remaining within the United States. We had it on our…
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Yellowstone National Park: Geysers, Wildlife, and Epic Scenery
It’s been 11 years since our last visit to Yellowstone National Park, and it never disappoints. We didn’t hit Wapiti Valley on the…
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Thermopolis Hot Springs: Soaking in Wyoming’s Natural Mineral Pools
Thermopolis Wyoming is home to the largest mineral hot springs anywhere in the world. And we were going to drive right past on…
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Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area – Outdoor Activities
Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area was given its name by the explorer John Wesley Powell for the spectacular red sandstone cliffs that surround…
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Fossil Butte National Monument – Paleontology and Hiking
Fossil Butte National Monument was on our high-level map, but not on our stop list. On a last-minute whim as we saw it…
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Leaving the Tetons – Travel Reflections and Tips
With our big rocks checked off and the weather deteriorating rapidly, it’s time for us to be leaving the Tetons. The crazy rain…
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Boating on Jackson Lake – Water Activities and Tips
While we were having lunch at Inspiration Point yesterday, Colette looked down at Jackson Lake and said "I’d like to go boating." Big…
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Jenny Lake and Inspiration Point – Hiking and Views
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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Jackson Hole Wyoming – Travel and Outdoor Activities
A down day for us in Jackson Hole Wyoming. Starting with a quick walk along the Cache Creek Trail southeast of town to…
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Taggart Lake and Bradley Lake – Hiking and Nature
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 – Hiking Adventure
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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A Day in Grand Tetons: Wildlife, Peaks, and Scenic Drives
Our trip through the Grand Tetons in 2013 was much too quick, and we decided to add it as a re-do for our…
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Night Shot – Astrophotography and Nighttime Scenes
A Daily Dose night shot from Devil’s Tower Wyoming, watching a pair of climbers come down the south face in the dark. Note…
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Devils Tower National Monument – Geological Wonder
Devils Tower National Monument has been on my must-do list since I saw Close Encounters of the Third Kind as a kid. The…
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North Gap Trail: Quiet Route Through Colorado’s Backcountry
It’s been a long time since we’ve gotten properly hailstormed during a hike, so we were lucky enough to reset that counter. The…
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Medicine Bow Peak Loop: Wyoming’s High Point and Alpine Lakes
Part of training for my upcoming Pikes Peak climb is mountains, mountains, mountains – and the Medicine Bow Peak Loop is good practice….
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Lookout Lakes – Serene Mountain Lakes
Lookout Lakes is the perfect first hike in the Snowy Range! Out of the 30 or so hikes I had dropped into my…
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Nash Fork Campground – Peaceful Camping Spot
While we were researching places to go over the long July Fourth holiday weekend, we wanted to avoid all of the tourist crowds….
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Pronghorn Pal
More Yellowstone goodness! This pronghorn antelope hung out with us for at least 10 minutes before we decided to move along and leave…
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Lone Star Geyser
The 5-mile round trip hike to Lone Star Geyser is worth every step! No crowds, a spectacular 15-minute long eruption, and you’re 30…
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