planning
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And behind door #3 we will find… Glacier National Park!
A few months ago, I asked my eldest daughter if she would go on a solo National Park adventure with me. She’s 23, one year out of college and living on her own in a Big City, paying Big City… Continue reading
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National Park #2 will be… Death Valley!
How did we come to this decision? It wasn’t easy. With one park down and 62 to go, there were so many potential next choices! So many questions! Where should I go next?? When? With whom? HOW DO I DECIDE?!?!?… Continue reading
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Shenandoah musings – Sunrise, Sunset, and Siestas
With three days left before our arrival, I’m starting to plan in earnest. A quick check shows that the weather forecast for Wednesday shows a high of 95. Hang on, wait… what? Let me look at that again. The weather… Continue reading
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Level II Gear – Hiking Socks
You might ask yourself, “Since when are SOCKS considered Level II Gear? Aren’t they, you know, basic equipment?” That is definitely the question I asked myself as I stood in REI staring open-mouthed at 6 racks and one wall of…… Continue reading
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Shenandoah – Basic Information
All I knew about Shenandoah before I decided to go there was “It’s in Virginia.” Based on my knowledge of geography I also assumed it was kinda in the mountains-ish area. That’s it. Virginia, mountains. Sounds fun, let’s go! I’ve… Continue reading
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Some definitions
I suppose the first part of the project should be defining some parameters. People will have questions, after all. Heck, *I* have questions, after all. But here are the thoughts I have so far: The annual goal is at least… Continue reading
The Third Quarter Odyssey 