Tag: adventure
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Gettysburg, PA
When Robert E. Lee decided to push north into Pennsylvania, it was inevitable that a huge clash between the great armies of the North and South was imminent. With the Army of the Potomac in pursuit of Lee and a fair amount of the fog of war on both sides, the armies, more or less,…
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Gallitzin State Forest
John P. Saylor spent 23 years fighting to protect what was left of our country’s wilderness. As a Republican serving in our state congress he sponsored both the National Scenic Trail Act and the National Wilderness Preservation system, becoming one of the great conservationists in Pennsylvania history. These bills and bills like these have a…
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Custer State Park, SD
Custer is my favorite state park in the entire country, we come back here as often as we go back to anywhere. Driving through the black hills is a joy, many of the roads were specifically designed to be enjoyed rather than solely for purpose. Often the road splits and you find yourself hiking in…
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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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