Traveling Ted is a blog that takes readers along on my adventures hiking, canoeing, skiing, and international backpacking. Many blogs focus on one aspect of backpacking, but I tackle both the outdoor adventure side and international exploration as well.

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Posted on December 2, 2011

In Adventure travel, Daily Travel Photo, United States

An empty Mt. Rushmore when the snow falls

An empty Mt. Rushmore is not too busy when the snow falls One of the most iconic monuments in America and a staple of every…

Posted on December 29, 2010

In Adventure travel, cross country skiing, hiking

2010 Traveling Ted’s adventure travel year in review

2010 was a great year in adventure travel for me. It was capped off nicely by this website having been chosen as one of the…

Posted on December 17, 2010

In Adventure travel, backpacking, camping, hiking, United States

Hiking the Black Elk Wilderness in the Black Hills National Forest

The Black Elk Wilderness in southwest South Dakota is in the heart of the Black Hills National Forest and adjacent to the Mount Rushmore National…

Posted on December 7, 2010

In Adventure travel, backpacking, hiking, United States

Hiking the Black Hills leaves one with a sense of awe

The Black Hills are a mountain range in southwestern South Dakota and a small part of northeastern Wyoming. Geologically they are related to the Rocky…