July, 2012

Road Trip 2012 – Part Five

After being stuck in rush hour style traffic in Yellowstone, Glacier and Teton National Park, we decided an escape from the crowds would be a much needed break. I really liked the idea of renting a cabin and we found a perfect place in the heart of the Bitteroot Valley. With a backdrop of snowy…

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July 27, 2012

Road Trip 2012 – Part Four

A highlight from our last road trip was a quick stop in Badlands National Park. We made sure to spend another day this time around exploring. The landscape is so unbelievable, quiet and eerie. The Ranger program that night also turned out to be awesome! The talk that night was about the Lakota and star…

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July 26, 2012

Road Trip 2012 – Part Three

It was cool to take a break from the road, visit family in Southern Ontario and see my sister graduate from Mohawk College. With two kids, a partner and a job, she still managed to put herself through school so she could do something she loves. I managed to snag a grad gown and get…

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July 24, 2012

Road Trip 2012 – Part Two

Finally! The desert! We happily left the cold and rain and headed off to meet up with our friends Devon & Jade in Moab. It started off in typical Moab fashion – BUSY! We had nowhere to stay because the plan was to camp and there were no sites available. They were generous enough to…

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July 23, 2012

Road Trip 2012 – Part One

I’ve been on quite the epic three month road trip. So much has happened that I needed to make this a five part post. I’d like to do something a bit different and highlight some extra photos – honestly, it can probably tell you a lot more about this trip than I can in words….

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July 21, 2012

Humbled By Nature

I’ve traveled to some really awesome places and still, I find myself constantly drawn to the desert. Some people visit and consider it too hot, too cold, too barren – basically, too harsh. Yet for some reason, I’m in paradise. Sometimes it takes a bit of a step back if you can’t see it right…

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July 14, 2012

A Fortunate Road

Sometimes I think we all need reminders of how lucky we are. Being on the road seems to always gift me with these constant souvenirs. Here I am wrapping up my three-month road trip shortly. I’m not looking forward to the end, but I can’t help but stop to appreciate being fortunate enough to travel…

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July 12, 2012