National Parks
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Tortuguero, Costa Rica: Canoe Tours, Wildlife, & Hidden Gems
Tortuguero, the “region of turtles”, is one of the most remote places to visit in Costa Rica. It is located on a small sandbar in the uppermost northeastern part of the country, where no roads go. Multiple vehicles are usually required to get here (a car/bus and a water taxi) unless you go the expensive…
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The Top Ten Things to Do In Death Valley National Park
I feel like Death Valley has a bad rap. When I first told my sister that I had visited the park, she inquired why anyone would desire to go to a place with death in its name. I’ll admit the name may not appeal to the masses. But that’s also part of its appeal for…
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Getting Lost in Death Valley
I am pretty lucky to work in an industry where I have time off to go explore and chase those personal bucket list items. Every Fall/Winter I’m released into the wild after working nonstop for 9 months of the year and I have my choice of traveling wherever time and my bank account will allow.…
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Red Peak Pass Celebratory Circuit
I finally was able to do it. A Clark Range Loop that took me over Red Peak Pass. I have looked at these peaks from afar for two summers now and pointed each one of them out to clients sighing for when I might be able to venture closer to their jagged peaks. Finally I…