Category: Trip report

  • 2022-09_Grand Teton & Yellowstone

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    Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks – September 4-11, 2022 Trip Overview A spectacular journey through two of America’s most iconic national parks – 8 days of jaw-dropping mountain vistas, incredible wildlife encounters (moose, grizzly bears, black bears, bison stampedes, river otters, and so much more), otherworldly geothermal wonders, and memories that will last a…

  • 2023-09_Isle Royale National Park

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    Trip Overview This adventure took us to one of America’s most remote national parks – 4 days of true wilderness camping, zero cell service, endless wildlife encounters, and a reminder of what it means to be completely disconnected from the modern world. No camper this time – just backpacks, determination, and Sandra’s first real backpacking…

  • 2025-06_Maumee Bay State Park & Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge

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    Overview Sometimes the best trips are the unplanned ones! Back in July, with no camping trips until the middle of August planned, we decided to head to one of our favorite nearby wildlife watching destinations – Maumee Bay State Park and Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, less than 3 hours from home. Despite our many visits,…

  • 2025-08_Summersville Lake and New River Gorge National Park

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    The original plan Trip Overview Our camping adventure at Mountain Lake Campground on the shores of Summersville Lake, West Virginia and the New River Gorge National Park, offering opportunities for relaxation with our friends Deanna and Kathleen, great hiking, birdwatching and the natural beauty of the Appalachian Mountains. What Actually Happened August 20 – Cincinnati…

  • 2025-04_Utah and Colorado NPs

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    Trip Overview This last post covers the a wonderful adventure – 17 days of camping, 7 day interlude in Denver, 7 national parks, 3 state parks, 10 states, 5,300 miles (8,530 km), ∞ memories. “It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don’t keep your feet,…

  • 2025-09_Northern Michigan & Voyageurs

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    Trip Overview September 11-18, 2025 | 2,600+ miles | Northern Michigan, Voyageurs National Park, & Ontario A spontaneous route change led us through some of the most beautiful wilderness we’ve ever experienced, including a magical night on Dryweed Island and unexpected bear encounters across three states and provinces. The Original Plan What Actually Happened September 6…