'In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.' – Aristotle The Icefields Parkway is widely considered one of the most beautiful roads in the world. It runs between the towns of Banff and Jasper and cuts through their respective national parks. It offers stunning views of the Canadian Rockies, glaciers, and glacial … Continue reading Adventures in Canada: The Icefields Parkway
'Life changes in the instant. The ordinary instant.'-Joan Didion I have usually used this Joan Didion quote in reference to grief and living a life in the before and after. A before and after I have had for nearly 30 years. But this year, it took on a deeper resonance and one filled with joy … Continue reading A Life Changing Year
“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!
'The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination, and brings eternal joy to the soul.'-Robert Wyland After a great first night car camping at Cape Disappointment, I headed a few hours north to Olympic National Park's Kalaloch Beach! There are two beaches available to camp at Olympic, Kalaloch and South Beach. The latter is only … Continue reading Adventures in Washington: Kalaloch Beach
'There will never be a photograph of the Grand Canyon that can adequately describe its depth, breadth, and true beauty.' –Stefanie Payne The Grand Canyon has a very special place in my heart. I don't remember the first time I visited but the photograph from that day is my favorite picture. It is me and … Continue reading Adventures in the American West: Grand Canyon National Park
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