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As I walked down the trail, I glimpse the sign in the distance. Weathered, the light brown color fading, it marks a special boundary. Indian Peaks Wilderness. While this sign in simple terms means relatively little, in larger terms wilderness symbolizes so much more. Particularly in the world we live…
Continue readingWeary 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 readingAmong the blackened trees, a lot of green is popping up from the ground. Green grass, green wildflowers, and yes, even green trees. Green sprouts right from the base of the blackened trunks, bursting with shimmering leaves. The bulk of the green are aspen suckers sprouting right from the base…
Continue readingLuggage packed – check. Gas tank full – check. Snacks for the road trip – check. Designated kitty rescuer – check. Usually getting ready for a trip entails packing your luggage, putting your mail on hold, and other mundane tasks. But ever since the wildfire last summer, there is one…
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