Tag: hiking
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I can’t believe this place exists in Virginia!
Join Blaze and me as we explore the infamous slot canyons of the East in Virginia with my good friend Thoai and her dog Blu.
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Backpacking to Mt Leconte Lodge
Join me as I backpack up to Mt Leconte Lodge in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with my good friend Sheila. We decided to hike the Trillium Gap Trail up to the lodge. It’s the one the llamas take. Unfortunately, we missed them on this trip. We covered 6.7 miles and gained 3,300 feet…
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I messed up!
Blaze and I were having a great time exploring the area near Bryce Canyon National Park when I realized that I desperately needed an oil change (among a handful of other chores). So, we set off to find the nearest quick lube. But unfortunately, it was 1.5 hours away in the opposite direction that I…
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An unexpected hidden gem
This is one of our top favorite hikes thus far! The Catwalk National Recreation Trail in the Gila National Forest is a little hidden gem. It feels like it’s in the middle of nowhere, because it is. We visited during the week, which is probably why we didn’t see very many people—ah, one of the…
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Blaze, the professional
When I set out to adopt a dog, I never thought I would become their cheerleader. In her three years by my side, Blaze has spent time romping around in countless rivers and streams, but not fast-moving ones like these. Nor has she been in deep water except for when I took her paddleboarding once.…
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like sprinkled brittle breadcrumbs
Some places capture your heart like your first crush and then they never let go. This is one of those places for me. I could come back here again, and again. I love how: The surrounding mountain ranges rise up out of nowhere like a well-timed geyser. The angular points of the mountain peaks painted…
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It’s her Gotcha Day!
Every year, when Blaze’s Gotcha Day rolls around, I plan a fun little outing for us. This year, we found ourselves camped just outside of White Sands National Park. Luckily, this is one of the few parks where dogs are allowed almost everywhere, as long as they’re on a leash. So, we spent some time…
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This is 48.
It’s become a tradition for me to spend my birthday on a trail. I’ve gone backpacking a handful of times since this all started. And today was no different. I made it a point to visit the Grand Canyon National Park the week of my birthday (back in May). While there, Blaze and I did…
Michelle and Blaze 