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Voyageurs National Park in Northern Minnesota

Voyageurs National Park in Northern Minnesota

Posted on Posted onAugust 8, 2022June 9, 2024By Heather

It appears that 2022 is the year I visit national parks experiencing extraordinary flooding events. … Continue ReadingVoyageurs National Park in Northern Minnesota

Categories Domestic Hiking
Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

Posted on Posted onMarch 20, 2022September 10, 2023By Heather

I have been setting my sights on day trip destinations near Kansas City. I’m seeking … Continue ReadingLoess Bluffs National Wildlife Refuge

Categories Domestic
Four Seasons of Loose Park Photography in Kansas City, MO

Four Seasons of Loose Park Photography in Kansas City, MO

Posted on Posted onFebruary 2, 2022August 25, 2023By Heather

One landscape photographer pro-tip I received was to choose a place near your home that … Continue ReadingFour Seasons of Loose Park Photography in Kansas City, MO

Categories Domestic
50 Miles on the Flint Hills Nature Trail

50 Miles on the Flint Hills Nature Trail

Posted on Posted onNovember 22, 2021August 25, 2023By Heather

My two fitness goals this year were to summit another 14,000-foot peak and do a … Continue Reading50 Miles on the Flint Hills Nature Trail

Categories Domestic
Stillness in Stratton, Colorado

Stillness in Stratton, Colorado

Posted on Posted onOctober 27, 2020November 20, 2021By Heather

It’s hard to stop moving. It’s nearly impossible to sit still, like a stone. Silence … Continue ReadingStillness in Stratton, Colorado

Categories Domestic Hiking
Summer Camping at White Rock Mountain, Arkansas

Summer Camping at White Rock Mountain, Arkansas

Posted on Posted onJune 20, 2019November 20, 2021By Heather

My brother and I have been looking for a good excuse to use all the backpacking gear we invested in (hiking to the top of Pikes Peak was its inaugural journey), so we put a camping trip on the books for White Rock Mountain, Arkansas in the Ozark National Forest. … Read More >Summer Camping at White Rock Mountain, Arkansas

Categories Domestic Short Stops
Small Town America: Weston, MO & Atchison, KS

Small Town America: Weston, MO & Atchison, KS

Posted on Posted onOctober 21, 2018May 26, 2024By Heather

Without fail, October through December every year is a madhouse for us. As if the … Continue ReadingSmall Town America: Weston, MO & Atchison, KS

Categories Domestic Short Stops
One-Day Business Trip to Detroit

One-Day Business Trip to Detroit

Posted on Posted onJune 21, 2018May 26, 2024By Heather

Some people say Detroit is a dead city. Some say that historic Motor City has … Continue ReadingOne-Day Business Trip to Detroit

Categories Dog-Friendly Domestic
Dog-Friendly Minneapolis Road Trip!

Dog-Friendly Minneapolis Road Trip!

Posted on Posted onSeptember 5, 2017November 20, 2021By Heather

Part of my beagle’s bucket list was to take a short road trip. We chose … Continue ReadingDog-Friendly Minneapolis Road Trip!

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