“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
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Adventures in Glacier: Saint Mary Lake
'(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
Adventures in Glacier: Many Glacier
'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
Adventures in Glacier: Glacier National Park
'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
Adventures in Washington: Olympic National Park
'I encourage everybody to hop on Google and type in ‘national park’ in whatever state they live in and see the beauty that lies in their own backyard. It’s that simple.'-Jordan Fisher I used my campsite at Kalaloch Beach as the jumping off point to explore Olympic National Park and it is huge! I only … Continue reading Adventures in Washington: Olympic National Park