Few things feel more classically American than a cross-country road trip in an RV. But traveling in a motorhome takes a little more preparation than your average camping trip. Being in charge of a large vehicle is a big responsibility, and you’ll need to be ready for everything the road throws at you. Here are…
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I just got back from an amazing trip to Chile and Argentina. One of the many stops I made was Lake Nahuel Huapi in Argentina’s northern tip of Patagonia. The lake is enormous and surrounded by the always spectacular Andes. We took several hikes in the region, but one of the most scenic was near…
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What an experience! The scenic beauty of Lake Powell really defies description. Photos help, but as we all know, they never really live up to the vastness and brilliant colors of nature. A few months ago, my family went for a quick trip on the lake. We packed the usual gear for a shore campout,…
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While in Colorado a few months ago, I took the opportunity to do a quick overnighter into the rugged backcountry of the San Juans near Pagosa Springs. The destination was Quartz Lake, a pristine crater-type lake tucked into a broad grassy basin. The hike was visually stunning, with wide vistas atop craggy ridges and wind-swept…
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While I have been to Great Smoky Mountains National Park now several times, I have yet to have the opportunity to take a backpacking trip deeper into the area. However, I have been able to get at least a taste of the region with several day hikes and some fishing. One that’s great for small…
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Philmont Scout Ranch is probably one of my favorite places in the world. I have been able to do three different treks there over the years and consider each experience to have been truly awesome. Each trek takes about 2 weeks to accomplish with about 10 days in the backcountry. The terrain is generally rugged…
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I went to a family reunion near Absarokee, Montana and had to do a little exploring. A group of us decided on the relatively easy hike up to Mystic Lake wedged in a scenic canyon in the Absaroka Beartooth Mountains/Custer National Forest. We had a wide range of ages and capabilities, so we kept the…
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