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Texture of an ancient tree at Bristlecone Pine National Monument

Opposite Thanksgiving

7 years ago 3 min read Stories About the West adventure ancient bristlecone pine forest california camping dogs great basin nevada silence solitude

If you are looking for solitude during Thanksgiving, let me recommend Great Basin National Park. We used it as a halfway point on our drive from SLC to Bishop, CA.

For the Birds

7 years ago 3 min read Stories About the West birds camping dogs jays mtb silence solitude utah weekend

RK just told me that studies show that certain birds sounds (magpies, jays, crows) are not calming to humans. I wonder if that is that because we have pre-judged those sounds.

Going Slow

8 years ago 3 min read Stories About the West action dogs mountains shack silence slowness solitude trails

The other morning I was out for a walk with the dogs, it was just barely not dark. Two or three coyotes were barking and howling very close by, maybe right above us. Mack and I instantly slowed down to keep pace with the slower, older and smaller dog.

Taking advice

8 years ago 3 min read Stories About the West adventure advice camping colorado cows dogs fly fishing snow solitude

Stopping in at the local fly or bike shop and asking for advice is a well established ritual, especially if you are in a new area. What river is fishing well? What flies are working? What are the trail conditions?

The Mighty Mosquito

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If you are a fan of gin and tonics, you might want to read this book [http://www.alcademics.com/tonic-water-aka-gt-wtf-by-camper-english.html]. It’s a very entertaining history of tonic water, which has