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Peru Creek: Crapping in a Bag & Other Stories

Posted on December 25, 2022August 8, 2023By Heather

This is a story about defeat, joy, and grief. It is full of adventure and misadventure, with a touch of prescience. Twists and turns. Bathroom humor. Summit season 2022 was unsuccessful, but mountain season was a hit. Buckle up; it’s a ride. … Read More >Peru Creek: Crapping in a Bag & Other Stories

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Capitol Reef National Park

Posted on December 19, 2020August 25, 2023By Heather

Capitol Reef National Park was the major destination on my 3-week long national parks road trip. I dedicated the whole day to slow, quiet hiking … Continue ReadingCapitol Reef National Park

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Perspective at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

Posted on November 27, 2020August 25, 2023By Heather

I booked this Airbnb cottage in Montrose, Colorado because I needed to be close to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. But first, goats. … Continue ReadingPerspective at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park

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Mount Rainier & Ashford, WA

Posted on August 11, 2019August 24, 2019By Heather

Mount Rainier has called to me since the first time I saw it with my own eyes nearly 15 years ago. I plan to hike … Continue ReadingMount Rainier & Ashford, WA

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Volunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle, Washington

Posted on May 1, 2019May 1, 2019By Heather

Seattle is one of my favorite cities in the U.S. I frequently visit the Pacific Northwest for work, and I always try to tack on … Continue ReadingVolunteer Park Conservatory in Seattle, Washington