Most people are familiar with the iconic "America the Beautiful" pass—the $80 card that in turn provides "free" access to the United States' national parks and federal recreational lands. But there is a version of that pass that feels like a "Golden Ticket." It’s the Access Pass, and for those with permanent disabilities, it is… Continue reading Unlocking the Great Outdoors: A Guide to the America the Beautiful Access Pass
Wyoming Hiked: Historic Quarry Trail at Fossil Butte National Monument
Located in the absolute middle of nowhere between Kemmerer and Cokeville in southwestern Wyoming, Fossil Butte National Monument seems to be one of those places people poke around at on a journey to somewhere else, namely Wyoming's two famous national parks, Grand Teton and Yellowstone. I am probably no different, as all my visits have… Continue reading Wyoming Hiked: Historic Quarry Trail at Fossil Butte National Monument
Adventuring with MS: Year 1 & 2025 Review
This is a bit of a post unlike most I post on here (but then again, do I have a particular style aside from feral ramblings with lots of photos?!), but I wanted to do this. For myself, and for the random person that may stumble upon my corner of the internet who has MS… Continue reading Adventuring with MS: Year 1 & 2025 Review
A Taste of the PCT: Snow Creek to San Jacinto Wilderness
When a work trip took me to Palm Springs, California, I was quick to research activities I could do in the few personal hours I would have. Once I realized the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) was a mere 15 minutes away from my hotel, I quickly made plans for a pre-dawn hike on a 3.5… Continue reading A Taste of the PCT: Snow Creek to San Jacinto Wilderness
Colorado Hiked: Sandbeach Lake
In the standard Friday afternoon tradition a group chat was sent at work asking what everyone was up to for the weekend. The standard replies of activities with children, housework, and so on was sent. Then there was me: "I'm hiking to the beach!" As expected the response was met with crickets and GIFs expressing… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Sandbeach Lake