No, not the famous Lake Louise that is in Canada... this is the gorgeous Wyoming version! 😀 It feels great to go back and accomplish a hike that I did not finish in the past. In August 2020, I had tried to hike to Lake Louise in the Fitzpatrick Wilderness near Dubois after a failed… Continue reading Wyoming Hiked: Lake Louise
Category: National Forests
A Black Hills Weekend: On top of South Dakota on Black Elk Peak
The long and short: This is one of my favorite hikes I've ever done! End of post. Ha, just kidding. But seriously, the hike to the summit of Black Elk Peak, which is South Dakota's high point, blew me away. When my friends Janice and Taylor joined me in planning our Black Hills adventure weekend,… Continue reading A Black Hills Weekend: On top of South Dakota on Black Elk Peak
Colorado Hiked: American Lakes and Thunder Pass
I'm a creature of habit, and if I am going to drive two hours to hike I more often than not end up in Rocky Mountain National Park - specifically the entrances from Estes Park. Which is quite fine, though there is the hassle of timed entry reservations and crowds during the summer and fall.… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: American Lakes and Thunder Pass
Two Girls Roving: Day 14 – Newberry National Volcanic Monument & High Desert Museum
Two Girls Roving: The tale of a 16 day, 3522 mile road trip to the Pacific Northwest in celebration of my friend's college graduation! Follow along for all the shenanigans through thousands of miles, eight National Park Service units, night after night of camping, and even some coastal backpacking! September 5, 2024 After two weeks… Continue reading Two Girls Roving: Day 14 – Newberry National Volcanic Monument & High Desert Museum
Two Girls Roving: Day 13 – Columbia River Gorge & Hood River Fruit Loop
Two Girls Roving: The tale of a 16 day, 3522 mile road trip to the Pacific Northwest in celebration of my friend's college graduation! Follow along for all the shenanigans through thousands of miles, eight National Park Service units, night after night of camping, and even some coastal backpacking! September 4, 2024 Alas, it was… Continue reading Two Girls Roving: Day 13 – Columbia River Gorge & Hood River Fruit Loop