Travel
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The Ocean
For me, when I want to unwind and relax, the coast is the ideal setting for the discipline of rest. There is just something about the sound of the ocean waves striking the beach in rhythmic time that calms my soul. So, last weekend we headed out for a weekend of camping at Ocean City…
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First Backpacking Trip of the Year!
It’s time to put the backpack on and head out! I have a few trips planned this summer and needed a warm up to get the legs out in the wilderness with a decent amount of weight. A friend from work joined me for their first overnight trip. This is always a joy and exciting…
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Ohanapecosh
The name is thought to mean “standing at the edge” in the native tongue of the Taidnapam, who spent time in what is now southeast Mt. Rainier National Park. Wandering in this part of the Northwest is true nature bathing. Trails run through this land of ancient giants who tower over your insignificant human stature.…
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Black Canyon of the Gunnison
I love national parks (NP’s) and one of the most thrilling vacation choices I have made recently was to check out some not so popular parks. Yosemite, Rocky Mountain, and Yellowstone are all amazing and it’s no wonder everyone in the world wants to visit. But that does not mean there are no other cool…
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Cape Flattery
The author embarked on a trip to Cape Flattery in Washington, discovering its treacherous coastline and rich history. Despite a longer than expected journey and cold temperatures, they explored the rugged beauty, hiked to the cape, and enjoyed the stunning scenery. Their winter camping experience was rewarding, and they look forward to more hiking adventures.
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Last June, during a month of rejuvenation, I visited Colorado focusing the last part of my trip in Rocky Mountain National Park. It was an awesome ending to the trip and I loved seeing a mountain range that is distinctly different than the volcanic peaks I am used to in Washington state. I entered on…
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To Banff and back again…
Think back on your most memorable road trip. My favorite road trip of all time was back in the summer of 2016 when I decided to take my two teenagers on a significant adventure. During the spring, we reviewed lots of options. We came up with Banff National Park in Canada as our midpoint destination.…
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2023 A retrospective
This time of year always brings me to review the past twelve months and try to put things in perspective, and then look to the future. All in all, the last year has been a shocking change for me in multiple aspects of my life. Travel restart: after three years of COVID and avoiding air travel, I…
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The Travel Quandary
So the obvious question is: why are you talking about Travel when this webpage is dedicated to questions of health? Travel is what people do who have unlimited free time and money. I disagree. Let’s define Travel first: first, let’s say that Travel is anytime you leave the 30 mile radius of your home. How…
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