Posted on August 9, 2014
In Adventure travel, United States
Chicago Detours Historic Bar Walking Tour
Tribune Tower on a Chicago Detours Historic Bar Walking Tour Meeting up at the Bean When you live in a city as beautiful as Chicago,…
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Posted on August 4, 2014
In Adventure travel, birdwatching, hiking, United States
Alligator Lake Recreation Area hike
Alligator Lake Recreation Area No shortage of adventure places in Florida It is easy to find adventure in Florida. Just pick up a map and…
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Posted on August 2, 2014
In Adventure travel, backpacking, hiking, United States
Three Smoky Mountain waterfalls each one bringing happiness
Three Smoky Mountain waterfalls in this beautiful national park Three Smoky Mountain waterfalls Seeing waterfalls and cascades in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is…
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Posted on August 1, 2014
In Adventure travel, backpacking, hiking, United States
Saved from a selfie on Emory Peak
Emory Peak is found in the Chisos Mountains in Big Bend Texas mountains and Emory Peak Big Bend National Park does not have any 14ers,…
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Posted on July 27, 2014
In Adventure travel, United States
A White River State Park Segway Tour oddity
I have never been all that impressed with the segway. I have never ridden one, but I have often seen them in Grant Park in…
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Posted on July 25, 2014
In Adventure travel, backpacking, hiking, United States
Great Smoky Mountain backcountry photo essay
When you think of the Great Smoky Mountains, most people think of tree covered mountains shrouded in mist as far as the eye can. The…
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Posted on July 22, 2014
In Adventure travel, camping, Canoeing, United States
Bad etiquette camping on the Wisconsin River
One of the most unique outdoor experiences is a Wisconsin River camping trip. There are no permits and no fees for canoeing and camping on…
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Posted on July 12, 2014
In Adventure travel, backpacking, hiking, United States
Smoky Mountain bear encounters number 2, 3, and 4
A few minutes after this shot I had my first of three Smoky Mountain bear encounters of the day Second day of Great Smoky Mountain…
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Posted on July 11, 2014
In Adventure travel, backpacking, hiking, United States
My first bear encounter in the Great Smoky Mountains
I have hiked in the Great Smoky Mountains for over 30 years. During this time I have probably averaged an overnight hike once every two…
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Posted on July 9, 2014
In Adventure travel, Road trip, swimming, United States
Balmorhea State Park cement pond swimming pool
After three days of torrid hot weather hiking through the Chisos Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert in Big Bend National Park, I needed to cool…
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