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Photography from O’ahu, Hawaii in September

Posted on December 23, 2023January 28, 2025By Heather

Family and work travel can be unproductive for many photographers. Fast-paced itineraries and going with … Continue ReadingPhotography from O’ahu, Hawaii in September

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San Diego Up Close

Posted on October 23, 2023October 25, 2024By Heather

I had already written an extensive post about recommendations for visiting San Diego, but since … Continue ReadingSan Diego Up Close

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Mountain goats on the McCullough Gulch Trail hike in Colorado

Posted on September 12, 2023October 24, 2024By Heather

Something always stands between me and the goats. I haul all my stupid, heavy photography … Continue ReadingMountain goats on the McCullough Gulch Trail hike in Colorado

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River reconnection: backpacking the North Fork Skokomish River Trail in Olympic National Park

Posted on August 23, 2023March 9, 2025By Heather

Why would any sane, rational human being leave the comfort of their home with air … Continue ReadingRiver reconnection: backpacking the North Fork Skokomish River Trail in Olympic National Park

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Barbados: A Tale of Two Coasts

Posted on February 9, 2023January 28, 2025By Heather

A fan pushes warm, humid air around the room. The first hint of hazy morning … Continue ReadingBarbados: A Tale of Two Coasts

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Peru Creek: Crapping in a Bag & Other Stories

Posted on January 2, 2023January 28, 2025By 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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Voyageurs National Park in Northern Minnesota

Posted on August 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

50 Miles on the Flint Hills Nature Trail

Posted on November 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

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Hiking Huron Peak 14er in Colorado

Posted on August 31, 2021August 8, 2023By Heather

Fear has been a consistent companion in my life. At age 10, I negotiated my … Continue ReadingHiking Huron Peak 14er in Colorado

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Camping & Hiking Quandary Peak in Colorado

Posted on July 23, 2020August 8, 2023By Heather

We have isolated for months in response to COVID-19. All our trips have are canceled. … Continue ReadingCamping & Hiking Quandary Peak in Colorado

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Camping & Hiking in Summit County, Colorado

Posted on August 23, 2019August 8, 2023By Heather

This Summit County, Colorado camping and hiking trip seemed like it had all the odds … Continue ReadingCamping & Hiking in Summit County, Colorado

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 … Continue ReadingMount Rainier & Ashford, WA

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How to Spend 2 Days in Cirencester, Gloucestershire (Cotswolds, UK)

Posted on June 2, 2019December 19, 2020By Heather

After a busy week racing around London and Brighton for work and fun, we knew … Continue ReadingHow to Spend 2 Days in Cirencester, Gloucestershire (Cotswolds, UK)