Camping, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, United States, Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park

The Grand (Mis)Adventure: Day 4 – Old Faithful, Black Sand Basin, & West Thumb Geyser Basin

"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, Iโ€™ll be sharing the highs, challenges, and misadventures from my summer vacation that didn't… Continue reading The Grand (Mis)Adventure: Day 4 – Old Faithful, Black Sand Basin, & West Thumb Geyser Basin

Activities, Camping, Grand Teton National Park, Hiking, John D. Rockefeller Jr. Memorial Parkway, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, United States, Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park

The Grand (Mis)Adventure: Day 3 -Amphitheater Lake Hike 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, Iโ€™ll 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

Camping, Grand Teton National Park, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, United States, Wyoming

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, Iโ€™ll 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

Camping, Grand Teton National Park, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, United States, Wyoming

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, Iโ€™ll 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

Hiking, National Parks & Monuments, State Parks, South Dakota, United States, Wind Cave National Park

A Black Hills Weekend: Rankin Ridge in Wind Cave National Park

One last adventure in the Black Hills and South Dakota before beginning the drive home awaited Taylor, Janice, and I: a short morning hike in Wind Cave National Park as we headed south from Custer. Bison (or buffalo as we all tend to call them) roam freely in Custer State Park and Wind Cave National… Continue reading A Black Hills Weekend: Rankin Ridge in Wind Cave National Park