

Ozark National Forest
Yesterday was supposed to be a big day of hiking and exploring, but we were rained out after hiking only 0.4 miles. Today we had all...


Mount Magazine, Signal Hill
We left for the highpoint from the water's edge of Big Piney Creek in Long Pool Recreation Area. We definitely recommend the stay. From...


Campbell Hill
Today was day one of our delayed, and extended, honeymoon. We set off in our gold Chevy, named Appa. No more van. After numerous...


Hawkeye Point
After departing from the Black Hills yesterday evening we drove East on I-90 for about 5 hours and camped near the South Dakota/Iowa...


Harney Peak
After leaving Mount Rushmore last night we headed to a free dispersed campsite in the Black Hills National Forest. Having worked for the...


Wind Cave and Mt Rushmore
Woke up in Nebraska National Forest. As we made breakfast a rafter of 20 large wild turkeys wandered into the campground. Karrie and I...


Panorama Point
Today was our last day of work for the 2015 season! We only worked a half-day so that we could hit the road in the daylight. Karrie and I...


Great Sand Dunes National Park
When we arrived at Great Sand Dunes National Park last night, the campground was full. We were directed to head 9 miles south to check...


Mt. Elbert
October 9, 2015 It seemed like we would never make it to Mount Elbert. Our original plan was to leave on Thursday night so we could avoid...


Quandary Peak
After a short but solid sleep we woke up, packed up, and headed out to the Quandary Trailhead. Based on the rumors I'd heard about the...


