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JW
On The Path


The Beauty of Erosion: Arches
My experience in Arches National Park brought me face to face with what it means to weather, erode, and transform over time. As I walked...


Charlie and the Dump Station
I've been wanting to write about an experience from two weeks ago about a memorable encounter with an elderly man I met in the most...


Highway Sign Language
The thumbs up. The peace sign. The hang-loose. The two-handed heart. And the classic, middle finger/flip the bird. I’ve been the...


The Kindness of Strangers
All along this trip, I have held the core belief that I will encounter wonderful, generous, interesting, kind, and helpful people on my...


Table for One: Birthday Dinner at the Ahwahnee Hotel
On my 50th birthday, I dined at one of the most beautiful restaurants in the world, The Ahwahnee Hotel (now called the Majestic Hotel in...


The Magic of Yosemite
It's hard to describe what I felt during my 4 days in Yosemite Valley. I can honestly say that the last 4 days have been some of the best...


"Damn, Girl. Good for You."
It's becoming a pattern. About 15 minutes after I pull into a new campground or RV park, a slow, steady stream of good-hearted Curious...


Among the Ancient Ones: Redwood National Park
Trying to describe the enormity, majesty and intimacy of walking among the Redwoods leaves me speechless. These trees are the oldest...


First Stop: Columbia River Gorge
I arrived at my first stop at Ainsworth State Park in the Columbia River Gorge. The Gorge is spectacular. Each view more beautiful than...


The Adventure Begins! Departure Day.
The day has arrived! After months of planning, I am heading out on a solo adventure for 10 weeks to see 10 National Parks. I know I will...
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