Pinyon Creek Adventure
January 02, 2021
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Sometimes the best trips are those that don't go as planned. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, my family and I were determined to make our way to the middle of nowhere to avoid humans at all cost. The original plan was to camp at a location near Reward Mine, but those plans quickly changed once we reached the destination. Based on Google Map s...
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Oregon Road Trip
January 02, 2021
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It was late one evening when Brandon called me with excitement in his voice. Before I could get a word in, he asked, "Do you want to go to Oregon?" and I laughed. I thought he was joking. With finals coming up fast in a few short weeks, I was surprised when he expressed his sincerity. Not long before, I vowed to take on any adventures that came my...
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Moonlight Lake Backpacking Adventure
August 10, 2020
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As the sun filtered through the lacey curtains of the motel, I rolled out of bed and began getting dressed in my hiking gear. With half-opened eyes, I sat at the edge of the stiff mattress, applying layer upon layer of sunscreen, and gazing with excitement and concern at the heavy pack starring me down from the corner. More concerning still was the...
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