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Bright red rock peaks rise dramatically against a blue sky. Green trees and bushes dot the base of the rugged mountain slopes.
Bright red rock peaks rise dramatically against a blue sky. Green trees and bushes dot the base of the rugged mountain slopes.

Zion Campground

September 2, 2005
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SPRINGDALE, UT :: After a full day of hiking Bryce Canyon and Zion, I pulled into a commercial campground in Springdale, just a few miles outside of the Zion gates....

A tranquil mountain lake reflects the clear blue sky, bordered by rugged peaks and rocky shores.
A tranquil mountain lake reflects the clear blue sky, bordered by rugged peaks and rocky shores.

Ingalls Lake

July 30, 2005
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WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST, WA :: I really enjoy my morning drives to distant trailheads. It’s a rare opportunity to quietly think and reflect on things. Once I’m...

A group of four hikers standing on a rocky mountain peak with snow and dramatic peaks in the background.
A group of four hikers standing on a rocky mountain peak with snow and dramatic peaks in the background.

The Enchantments

June 25, 2005
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WENATCHEE NATIONAL FOREST, WA :: Three days with Jake, Jayson and Jessica in a place that does not belie its name. It was an incredible weekend, starting at Colchuck Lake,...

A bald eagle perched on a branch in a wooded area.
A bald eagle perched on a branch in a wooded area.

Mt. Baker Cabin

January 22, 2005
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GLACIER, WA :: Kristie and I spent the weekend with friends in a cabin near Mt. Baker. The original plan included snowshoeing in the mountains, but that required snow –...

A group of people snowshoe through a snowy landscape in the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by snow-covered trees under an overcast sky.
A group of people snowshoe through a snowy landscape in the Pacific Northwest, surrounded by snow-covered trees under an overcast sky.

Christmas

December 25, 2004
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FREMONT, SEATTLE, WA :: For a few years, Kristie and I used a dinky Christmas tree that we placed on top of the fireplace mantel. It was barely a foot...

Pearrygin Lake

July 10, 2004
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PEARRYGIN LAKE STATE PARK, WA :: This weekend we car-camped at Pearrygin Lake State Park with a large group of friends, including Kristie’s brother and his buddy, Justin....

A group of people snowshoe along a snowy trail through a winter forest, with snow-laden trees on both sides under an overcast sky. The scene captures the serene beauty of a Pacific Northwest winter day as friends hike together.
A group of people snowshoe along a snowy trail through a winter forest, with snow-laden trees on both sides under an overcast sky. The scene captures the serene beauty of a Pacific Northwest winter day as friends hike together.

White Salmon Ridge

January 31, 2004
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MT. BAKER-SNOQUALMIE NATIONAL FOREST, WA :: Pat and Cheri had reserved a spacious cabin near the town of Glacier for a wintery getaway in the mountains. Matt, Becky, Kristie and...

Kristie walks alone on a wet, sandy beach on an overcast day. Misty sea stacks are visible in the distance across the ocean.
Kristie walks alone on a wet, sandy beach on an overcast day. Misty sea stacks are visible in the distance across the ocean.

La Push

October 4, 2003
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QUILEUTE INDIAN RESERVATION, LA PUSH, WA :: We were in La Push this weekend with more than a dozen friends. Marin had reserved three cabins that sat on the edge...

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