"The Grand (Mis)Adventure" is a blog series chronicling my fourteen-day-turned-seven-day adventure in July 2025 through the rugged, awe-inspiring northwestern corner of Wyoming. From hiking and backpacking along the Continental Divide to paddle boarding on alpine lakes and camping under the stars, Iโll be sharing the highs, challenges, and misadventures from my summer vacation that didn't… Continue reading The Grand (Mis)Adventure: Day 3 -Amphitheater Lake Hike in Grand Teton National Park
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The Grand (Mis)Adventure: Day 2- Paddle Boarding on String & Leigh Lakes in Grand Teton National Park
"The Grand (Mis)Adventure" is a blog series chronicling my fourteen-day-turned-seven-day adventure in July 2025 through the rugged, awe-inspiring northwestern corner of Wyoming. From hiking and backpacking along the Continental Divide to paddle boarding on alpine lakes and camping under the stars, Iโll be sharing the highs, challenges, and misadventures from my summer vacation that didn't… Continue reading The Grand (Mis)Adventure: Day 2- Paddle Boarding on String & Leigh Lakes in Grand Teton National Park
The Grand (Mis)Adventure: Day 1 – Laramie to Grand Teton National Park
"The Grand (Mis)Adventure" is a blog series chronicling my fourteen-day-turned-seven-day adventure in July 2025 through the rugged, awe-inspiring northwestern corner of Wyoming. From hiking and backpacking along the Continental Divide to paddle boarding on alpine lakes and camping under the stars, Iโll be sharing the highs, challenges, and misadventures from my summer vacation that didn't… Continue reading The Grand (Mis)Adventure: Day 1 – Laramie to Grand Teton National Park
Exploring Wind Cave: Our Adventure on the Fairgrounds Tour
Due to elevator repairs, I had never had the chance to get below ground on my visit to Wind Cave National Park in May 2024. Though it was disappointing, we still enjoyed the short hike around Rankin Ridge and completed the Junior Ranger books during our trip. But a cave tour forever remained on our… Continue reading Exploring Wind Cave: Our Adventure on the Fairgrounds Tour
It’s All in My Backpack: Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Campsite Reviews & Information
The first time I ever backpacked was in a national park - Crater Lake National Park in southwestern Oregon in the middle of winter. I was instantly hooked on traveling with everything I needed for my survival and comfort strapped on my back, with my car and comforts miles away. Since then, I have tried… Continue reading It’s All in My Backpack: Rocky Mountain National Park Wilderness Campsite Reviews & Information