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Weary from the day’s backpack, after setting up my tent, I popped open the lid on the bear canister and wandered over to a rock to plop down. I needed a moment to rest my aching back before pulling out my food and beginning the dinner routine. With the sun…
Continue readingThe smiling face of the man caught my eye. He looked happy. Somebody’s son, husband, father. The flyer looked tattered, and as I inspected it more closer, realized it had been up for several months. MISSING in big block letters screamed out from the top. The face in the photo…
Continue reading“She looks like she’s in charge — let’s ask her!” I immediately feel I am on the spot. I am out on my first solo “wilderness patrol” as a volunteer with the US Forest Service and Indian Peaks Alliance. Wanting to make sure this first hike goes well, I choose…
Continue readingMemorial Day weekend signals the beginning of the summer, even the calendar says it doesn’t officially start until three weeks later. It’s a great excuse to escape from the city, get out of town and go recreate somewhere. For many, this means escaping the warm weather and making a pilgrimage…
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