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Casper, WY
Our day of unlimited rest has put us a day behind in getting to our next planned destination in South Dakota, rather than drive the whole way, we search and we find Casper, Wyoming about half way on our route. On the way in to town we hear about an amazing free discovery center that…
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The Wind River Range, Day Three
There is nothing more to say that I haven’t already said. This was a life changing experience and I hope this feeling lasts a long time. I woke up super early and decide to get a final fire going before we break camp. Amy got up soon after the crackling started, she realized this meant…
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The Wind River Range, Day Two
Of all days this summer, This day has the possibility of making or breaking this whole summer trip, will my kids fall in love with backpacking and we forever share our favorite hobby or will the day prove too challenging and they hate backpacking and me forever. The cirque surrounding Lonesome Lake is considered one…
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The Wind River Range, Day One
The plan is simple, on the first day we will hike 6 miles along a relatively smooth incline to our base camp at Big Sandy Lake. From there, on day two, we will make our strenuous hike without packs and attempt to reach Cirque of the Towers, hopefully returning before dinner to our base camp.…
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Big Sandy Trailhead, WY
Due to the unexpected late night Ho-Down we got out a little later than I’d like. There are a lot of unknowns on the road ahead and only four campsites at the trailhead. If we miss out on a campsite then we will be fighting for one of the limited parking spots at the trailhead…
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Boulder, WY
Each year I get one really grand idea that is probably pushing the limits of responsible parenting. I started planning this nearly nine months ago. I don’t even really know if it will happen, will we even be healthy by then, there are so many easy outs along the way to consider. So many chances…
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Craters of The Moon National Monument, ID
We have been completely out of service for the past four days having the most incredible experience. I still need some time to fully grasp what we just accomplished. We did have a couple other fun moments that I haven’t gotten a chance to share. These pictures are from our evening at Craters of The…
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Craters of the Moon National Monument, ID
Where others see black rock, Amy sees endless beauty. I have written about this before but two years ago when we were on our way here for the first time a couple told us, “skip it! It’s a waste of time, just black rock everywhere.” I was beginning to doubt myself, I had planned this…
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