April 15-17, 2024 Another year of work travels has begun! A conference would be taking me to Lexington, Kentucky for a few days, and with my ever-obsessive travel researching, I realized five National Park Service units along with Kentucky's tallest waterfall were in easy reach of Lexington. Constructed travel request was approved, and rental car,… Continue reading Springtime in Kentucky – Part 1: Camp Nelson National Monument (and other fun things)
Wyoming Hiked: Crystal Reservoir Loop at Curt Gowdy State Park
With over thirty-five miles of trails, Curt Gowdy State Park has plenty to offer for hiking, even though it seems like everyone just flocks to Hidden Falls. Hiking around Crystal Reservoir (one of two reservoirs at Curt Gowdy State Park - the other being Granite Reservoir) is a great loop that offers some flexibility with… Continue reading Wyoming Hiked: Crystal Reservoir Loop at Curt Gowdy State Park
Cirque Du Sore Legs – 2023 Hiking Recap
In June 2023 my friend and coworker Janice made it a goal to become more active and start hiking. She roped in our other friend (and coworker) Taylor and myself into the shenanigans and a thing was started! Eventually by autumn we decided we needed a cool hiker gang name, and Cirque Du Sore Legs was born. Our… Continue reading Cirque Du Sore Legs – 2023 Hiking Recap
Colorado Hiked: Crosier Mountain via Glen Haven
Adventurer Alastair Humphreys posted about "Local 7 Summits" at the beginning of 2024, and I decided it would be a good challenge for my hiking friends, Janice and Taylor, to complete as they continue their hiking journey. With Deer Mountain and Mount Margaret under our belts, I irrationally chose Crosier Mountain outside of Estes Park… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Crosier Mountain via Glen Haven
Colorado Hiked: Mount Margaret
It is not often you hike to a summit that is lower than the trailhead and one that shares a name with a princess that has been recent obsession in the friend circle! Taylor, Janice, and I loaded up our packs with freshly brewed British black tea, whiskey, twenty pounds of trailmix, and headed south… Continue reading Colorado Hiked: Mount Margaret