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Now that spring is here, I think everyone is enjoying the warmer weather. I know I have plans for more hikes now that it’s not freezing outside. Of course, we're not alone in enjoying the warmer weather. Things such as birds, wildlife, pets and oh...
Car Camping is Cool!
One of the many great things about the 365 MC group is being inspired to try new adventures. Everyone makes them all look so easy (deceptively so). How did they make that look so easy? The simple answer is preparation. Preparation can include researching your...
Olympic National Park
Welcome to my introduction of the Olympic National Park. Facts first - Olympic National Park is located on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington State. Originally designated as Mount Olympus National Monument in 1909 by President Theodore Roosevelt, it was re-designated...
National Park’s Junior Ranger Program
My first memory with the Junior Ranger program was when I was about 7 or 8 years old and my family spent some time in the Great Smokey Mountains. After getting settled, I remember my dad handing me the booklet and then taking me on a ranger led walk. I know I wanted...
Acadia National Park
Today’s national park is the only park found in Maine. This is Acadia National Park. Acadia began as a small group of trustees started preserving land around Mount Desert Island for public enjoyment. Land was donated from many different places to preserve...