Tag: camping

  • 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…

  • 2025-08_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…

  • 2025-09_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…