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Rainy Oregon

We woke at 5:30 am and it had rained all night. It’s a good thing I suggested we put on the rainfly. We pack up, skip the fifty-cent showers since we’re already wet, and drive to a gas station with … Continue reading

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Leaving Missoula

We had planned on an early start, and when the dogs woke me at 7:00 am Caleb took them out, but we wouldn’t get out of bed until 8:30 when we hear Sammi say, “hello”. We will go to Robert’s … Continue reading

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Hot and Wet in Idaho

The alarm goes off at 5:30 am. Fifteen minutes later I’m standing in a burning hot-only shower waiting for Caleb to get back with the keys to room 7. I tried splashing water on me using the dog bowl as … Continue reading

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Day 13: In Wyoming

A good night’s sleep is had by all and we are ready for the park at 6:10 am. We hiked the 2.5 mile loop Historic Quarry Trail. A side trail leads to the spot where Lee “Peg Leg” Craig mined … Continue reading

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Windy and Free

Up at 5:00 am to high winds and a sky that is on fire. It seems we may be the only people in the park today – or ones that like to get to places before they open. It will take … Continue reading

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