Category: Hiking
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Hiking the Owyhigh Lakes Trail, a Must-Do Near Mount Rainier
June 21, 2025. Packwood, Washington. Day 31 of 170 Today, Mount Rainier was covered in snow, with five inches reported, and likely more at higher elevations. The conditions were severe enough that upon our arrival at the park, we found it closed. We continued north on State Route 123, which borders the park on its…
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Hiking the Bench Lake and Snow Lake Trail at Mount Rainier, an Unforgettable Hike
June 19, 2025. Packwood, Washington. Day 29 of 170 Today, we hiked the Bench Lake and Snow Lake Trail. This was truly an amazing hike, and the effort we invested in traversing its 3 miles and 472 feet of elevation gain was minimal compared to the rewards we received. The trail offers continuous views of…
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Exploring Mount Rainier National Park: A Glimpse of Nature’s Majesty
June 17. 2025. Packwood, Washington. Day 27 of 170 This week has certainly been a highlight of our trip: our long-awaited visit to Mount Rainier National Park. Mount Rainier is an awe-inspiring sight; its summit, at 14,410 feet, dwarfs the nearby mountains in the Cascade Range, which are beautiful in their own right. Mount Rainier,…
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Exploring Fernie and Crowsnest Pass, Our Canadian Adventure Begins at Star Creek Falls
June 10, 2025. Crowsnest Pass, Alberta. Day 20 of 170 Today, we entered Canada through the Roosville Port of Entry. We then drove north to the serene city of Fernie, British Columbia. Fernie is located in southeast British Columbia, Canada, completely surrounded by the Canadian Rocky Mountains. We strolled around town and had a wonderful…
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Glacier National Park: Hiking Snyder Lake Trail Insights
June 7, 2025. Glacier National Park, Montana. Day 17 of 170 Today, we hiked the Snyder Lake trail at Glacier National Park. This trail can be ranked as moderately difficult, as one is required to ascend 2,054 feet over approximately 4.5 miles on the way up to the lake. The total hike ended up being…
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Hiking the Lion Mountain Trail in Whitefish, Montana
June 4, 2025. Whitefish, Montana. Day 14 of 170 Today, we embarked on a memorable hike along the Lion Mountain Trail in Whitefish, Montana. The trail, remarkably well-marked and meticulously maintained, stretched for approximately 6.5 miles and presented a manageable elevation change of 741 feet. The path’s excellent upkeep ensured a comfortable walking surface throughout…
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Worship Experience at Journey Church in Bozeman and Hike at South Cottonwood Trail
June 1, 2025. Bozeman, Montana. Day 11 of 170 Today, we worshiped at Journey Church in Bozeman, Montana. We arrived early for the 9 AM service and were greeted by a parking lot attendant who ushered us into the lobby for fresh coffee. The church was packed, families filled every chair. The worship music was…
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Visiting Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Medora and Hiking with Bisons at Painted Canyon Trail.
May 30, 2025. Medora, North Dakota. Day 8 of 170 We visited Theodore Roosevelt National Park today. It was our first national park on our westbound pilgrimage—and our first bison sighting! We arrived at the visitor center by 9:00 a.m. and headed around back to hike the Painted Canyon Nature Trail. It’s a one-mile, easy…
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Unwind in Nature: Prince William Forest Hiking Experience
April 22, 2025. Prince William County, Virginia. We returned to hike at Prince William Forest National Park. We visited last Saturday and enjoyed it so much that we decided to return for a hike. Hiking trails meander through 37 miles of the park, winding along the two forks of Quantico Creek and crossing the short…
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Discovering Mount Osorno and Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park
March 3, 2025. Puerto Varas, Chile. Today, we visited Parque Nacional Vicente Pérez Rosales. The park is easily accessible, with three well-maintained trails: Saltos del Río Petrohué, Los Enamorados, and Carilemu. Saltos del Río Petrohué takes you through a series of bridges leading to stunning rapids, where millions of gallons of glacier water carve their…