Tag: Environment

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+ Backpacking/Camping, North American Road Trip, United States

New Hampshire Backpacking Disaster

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Backpacking trip in White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire full of rain and a lot of tent time.

+ North American Road Trip, United States

Vermont: the Green Dream

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Exploring Vermont by land and canoe. Loving that they don’t have billboards, but do have craft beers!

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+ North American Road Trip, United States

Blue Ridge Parkway

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The Blue Ridge Parkway runs for 469 miles. Its northern extent begins in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia and ends at Great Smoky Mountain National Park in North Carolina.

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+ North American Road Trip, United States

Lafayette Bayou Run

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We took a boat trip into the Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge near Lafayette, Louisiana and it didn’t quite work out as we hoped. Life! After New Orleans we wanted to head out into the wild to see alligators, birds and water bogged Cyprus trees.

+ National Parks, North American Road Trip, United States

White Sands NP

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An amazing place tucked away in a corner of the southwest. A dazzling, glimmering, shimmering hidden gem.

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+ Life, National Parks

Save the Grand Canyon! Save the Confluence

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The Grand Canyon ended up nestling deep in our minds and while we were working on our pieces for the trip, I happened to read the latest issue of National Geographic. Fortuitous for it presented, like the most satisfying answer to a question, the article “Are We Losing the Grand Canyon?” by Kevin Fedarko.

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+ North American Road Trip

Grand Canyon South Rim & Below

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For our visit to the Grand Canyon we decided to take on the two faces of the North and South Rims. Given the expanse of the canyon (277 miles long by up to 18 miles wide) we decided we needed several days and a break in between rims which would land us in Page, Arizona.

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+ Life, North American Road Trip

Leave No Trace: Thoughts on our National Parks

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With so many people travelling to experience the natural marvels of the world, the great question looms, how can we keep these marvels as they are for future generations? In the US we have the National Park Service (NPS), which I focus on here, and programs like Leave No Trace to help preserve these sights, but what really does it take for us to be the best stewards of our environment?

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For #internationalwomensday omensday I want to give a shout out to my wife @louisiana.pearl who is actively pursuing her life with intent and passion. A brilliant poet said it better, so take it away Mary Oliver... One day you finally knew what you had to do, and began, though the voices around you kept shouting their bad advice – though the whole house began to tremble and you felt the old tug at your ankles. “Mend my life!” each voice cried. But you didn’t stop. You knew what you had to do, though the wind pried with its stiff fingers at the very foundations, though their melancholy was terrible. It was already late enough, and a wild night, and the road full of fallen branches and stones. But little by little, as you left their voices behind, the stars began to burn through the sheets of clouds, and there was a new voice which you slowly recognized as your own, that kept you company as you strode deeper and deeper into the world, determined to do the only thing you could do – determined to save the only life you could save. #iwd
It's hard to watch a dog get old, Brody has really slowed down over the past few months. But when we get out in the wilderness he springs to life, and for a coupe hours he is a full blown puppy, splashing in the water, bounding up the trail, taking it all in. The recovery is much longer, but we've decided to do our best to give him as many more of these moments as possible. To elect the shorter or easier trail so he can come along. Here's to you old guy 🐶 From me and your momma @louisiana.pearl 👍 #doglover #dogchild #dogsofinstagram #washingtonstateparks #dogstagram
We are quickly falling head over heels in love with the PNW. To find a couple of days in the middle of February to explore beaches and forests on an island only a few hours drive was amazing. The diversity up here is astonishinh, and we are so excited that we are just starting our explorations. #sanjuanislands #orcasisland #washingtonstateparks #pacificcoast #pacific
Always upgrade to the room with the view. Winter camping up here in the PNW is amazing, especially if you don't like crowds, reservations, or being warm. Just kidding, our bags did great, even the kids sleeping bag we got Brody 😂 #stargazing #wintercamping #orcasisland #sanjuanislands #nightscapes #rei
We are better together, but we are also better when we are outside. Our relationship flourishes when we are doing what we love, getting out and experiencing this paradise we get to call home. I sure do love adventuring with this one. #adventurefix #adventurebuddy #coupleswhotravel #blewettpass #winterwonderland
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