“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” – John Muir I had decided to visit Jasper and Banff National Parks (Canada and country 26!) in the spring before I had even thought about leaving Spokane. Then I got an amazing opportunity and accepted a job in West Texas. I kid you … Continue reading Adventures in Canada: Jasper and Banff National Parks
'(Forrest Gump) What's my destiny, Mama?' '(Mama) You're gonnna have to figure that out yourself.' Near my campsite of Many Glacier, was Saint Mary Lake. I actually went twice, once for the sunset and again for a boat tour the following day. It may have been my favorite part of my three days at Glacier … Continue reading Adventures in Glacier: Saint Mary Lake
'The Montana sunset lay between the mountains like a giant bruise from which darkened arteries spread across a poisoned sky.' – F. Scott Fitzgerald In order to get a campsite at Glacier National Park, you need to be ready the moment reservations open. I had googled 'what is the best campground at Glacier?' and the … Continue reading Adventures in Glacier: Many Glacier
'It seems to me Montana is a great splash of grandeur. The scale is huge but not overpowering. The land is rich with grass and color, and the mountains are the kind I would create if mountains were ever put on my agenda.'-John Steinbeck Glacier National Park is widely viewed as on of the most … Continue reading Adventures in Glacier: Glacier National Park
'Though the road's been rocky it sure feels good to me.'-Bob Marley I have been very far behind on all thing The Next Great Adventure and for good reason...a major life change...again, ha! I have been an adjunct professor for ten years and have moved states and regions over that period. I always applied for … Continue reading Dispatches from the Road: I Moved…Again!