Tag: hiking
-
Mount Saint Helens National Monument and Mount Rainier National Park
On July 28th we finally made it to Mount Saint Helens. Of course, that was after morning snuggles for Bailey… After departing our campsite at 10am, we made a few stops in the towns of Longview and Kelso. Wal-Mart (paper towels and almonds), Winco (to fill the water containers) and Safeway (for gas). Too bad…
-
Nope. We’re still in Moab.
We tried to quit you, Moab. And damn, was it hard. Did I mention that the sushi place in town (yes, there is a sushi place in the middle of the desert, and it’s not bad) had a sign in their window – hiring for a kitchen chef and a dishwasher? When we saw that…
-
Grand Teton National Park, Adventures in off-roading, and the Elvis dilemma
We made it to the Tetons today! After camping last night outside of Moran Junction, we headed into the Park around 9am and spent most of the day there, including a nice picnic lunch and a 6-mile hike out to Bradley Lake. Eventually we headed out…
-
Canyonlands!
It’s funny how so few people seem to have heard of the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. Honestly, it’s fine by me – it means less crowds. But I kinda wish people would stop passing it by. During my hike here, I just could not stop smiling. This place is so beautiful! See, the…