The past six months have been ripe with stories of idiocy in the American National Parks System. At Yellowstone alone, there was the Chinese tourist fined for collecting water from the thermal springs, the Canadian YouTubers who went off the path at Grand Prismatic, the American man who died falling … [Read more...] about On Respecting Our National Parks
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Photo Friday: Mormon Row, Grand Tetons, Wyoming
Like many parts of the West, the area now known as the Grand Tetons were settled by followers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the late 1800s. They started homesteads in what became Jackson, Wyoming with plenty of room for their large families. Community was important to … [Read more...] about Photo Friday: Mormon Row, Grand Tetons, Wyoming
A City Girl’s Weekend in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
The first stop on my sister and I's national park road trip was Jackson Hole, Wyoming. I had no idea what to expect, but my sister spent two weeks in the town in 2010, the same year that I took a similar trip that would change my life. She stayed with childhood friends of my grandmother's who … [Read more...] about A City Girl’s Weekend in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Caroline in the City Guide to Denver
Known as the Mile High City, the Colorado capital is known for its mountain views and laid-back lifestyle. Within a matter of minutes, you can be mountain biking in the Rockies or walking in a thriving metropolis. You'll find parks around the city to get your green kick and it's easy to get around … [Read more...] about Caroline in the City Guide to Denver
The Best of Atlanta’s Westside
Between college and my year in Australia, I was living at home and interning at a now defunct newspaper. It was located on a side of Atlanta I hadn't spent much time in, but my friend lived nearby so we would often meet for lunch. I was lacking funds back then, especially between working for free … [Read more...] about The Best of Atlanta’s Westside