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Stillwater to Stillwater, Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness

In the summer of 2020, with all the uncertainty of the world, I was fortunate enough to meet up with my family for our annual backpacking trip. My Dad, husband and I began this tradition 4 years ago and each year it has grown in participants and mileage. Our 2020 trip took us through theContinue reading “Stillwater to Stillwater, Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness”

Bachelor Nature Preserve, Oxford Ohio

After living in South East Ohio for a little over 6 years we finally decided t0 check out the hiking trails located near Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Encompassing over 1000 acres and 17 miles of hiking trails the Miami University Natural Areas are comprised of 7 natural areas including, Silvoor Biological Sanctuary, Bachelor WildlifeContinue reading “Bachelor Nature Preserve, Oxford Ohio”

Black Elk Peak, South Dakota

At 7,242 ft. Black Elk Peak is not only the highest point in South Dakota it is arguably the best and most popular hike in the state. Nestled in the heart of the Black Hills, there are several trails that lead to the summit. Hikers who reach the summit are rewarded with panoramic views ofContinue reading “Black Elk Peak, South Dakota”

Spearfish Falls, South Dakota

Spearfish Canyon has been one of my favorite places since I was a little girl. As kids we spent countless hours exploring the streams and trails that run through this magnificent canyon. Spearfish Falls is one of the canyons hidden gems. This 47 foot waterfall was actually ‘turned off’ for 86 years as the waterContinue reading “Spearfish Falls, South Dakota”

Crow Peak, Spearfish SD

Topping out at 5,760 feet, Crow Peak is the English translation of the Sioux name for the peak, “Paha Karitukateyapi,” which means “the hill where the Crows were killed.” The name stems from a battle between Sioux and Crow American Indians in which the Sioux were victorious. Crow Peak is 6.5 mile out and backContinue reading “Crow Peak, Spearfish SD”

White Rocks, Deadwood, SD

A quick out and back in the heart of Deadwood, South Dakota

Mount Garfield, Palisade Colorado

Beginning near Palisade, Colorado the Book Cliffs are a series of desert mountains and cliffs that extend over 200 miles west towards Utah. Named due to their resemblance to ‘books on a self’, the Book Cliffs are one of the main geological features of the Grand Valley. Mount Garfield, the highest point of the BookContinue reading “Mount Garfield, Palisade Colorado”

A Day Spent in the Colorado National Monument

Before our trip to Grand Junction I knew nothing about the Colorado National Monument. Spanning over 20,000 acres the monument was established in 1911 by President William H. Taft. The history of the monument is as impressive as the geological formations that encompass this area. We spent a day in late January following the historicContinue reading “A Day Spent in the Colorado National Monument”