Category Archives: Travel

Tiny Excursions Under the Big Sky

We packed up, on a Monday afternoon, for our first trip to Jake’s family cabin near Trout Creek, and brought the kids. These teens might seem doom and gloom when living in their rooms, but escaping to the countryside, where … Continue reading

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Some Celebrate, I Cry

I had chosen to share some childhood memories before the great departure for the PCT, but they were deemed too sad for such a happy space, so they were removed. I believe this is different since these tears are for … Continue reading

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Day 37 – Hello Kennedy Meadows

We leave the motel early to drive to a version of Discount Tire (meaning each location has a variation on their name so they don’t have to honor their nationwide warranty, even in the same state). If a company offers … Continue reading

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Day 34 – A Night at China Lake

It is nice to sleep in, something I just talked about not being able to do (in a tent), but a luxury when your eyes can’t register sunrise or your body the urgency to gain miles in the desert before … Continue reading

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Day 33 – Hiking In My Sleep

I set up the one-person tent last night, put a rock on the stake to hold the vestibule door open, and passed out. I’ve woken to agreed-upon group alarms but have yet to set one for myself, which I suppose … Continue reading

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