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LIFE WITH MIKE
(Various Ramblings, A Healthier Mike, Monday Motivation, Way Back Wednesday, and Forest Friday)
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April 2024
- Apr 26, 2024 #ForestFriday - Just a few trees... Apr 26, 2024
- Apr 23, 2024 Tuesday Truths Apr 23, 2024
- Apr 19, 2024 #ForestFriday - Looking Up Apr 19, 2024
- Apr 18, 2024 Thursday Thoughts Apr 18, 2024
- Apr 15, 2024 #MondayMotivation - Delusional? Apr 15, 2024
- Apr 10, 2024 #WayBackWednesday - Redwoods! Apr 10, 2024
- Apr 8, 2024 #MondayMotivation - Take Time Apr 8, 2024
- Apr 4, 2024 Thursday Thoughts - Adventure Time! Apr 4, 2024
- Apr 3, 2024 #WayBackWednesday - Multnomah Falls #WaterfallWednesday Apr 3, 2024
- Apr 2, 2024 Tuesday Truths Apr 2, 2024
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March 2024
- Mar 19, 2024 Tuesday Truths - We're Back! Mar 19, 2024
- Mar 15, 2024 #ForestFriday - Oregon Caves NM Mar 15, 2024
- Mar 14, 2024 Thursday Thoughts - Water Mar 14, 2024
- Mar 13, 2024 #WayBackWednesday - Spring in Big Bend NP Mar 13, 2024
- Mar 12, 2024 Tuesday Truth Mar 12, 2024
- Mar 11, 2024 #MondayMotivation - See Them All Mar 11, 2024
- Mar 8, 2024 #ForestFriday - Crater Lake NP Mar 8, 2024
- Mar 7, 2024 Thursday Thoughts - Doing Nothing Mar 7, 2024
- Mar 4, 2024 #MondayMotivation - Perfect, even when it's not Mar 4, 2024
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February 2024
- Feb 15, 2024 At home, now. Feb 15, 2024
- Feb 2, 2024 #ForestFriday - High Steel Bridge Feb 2, 2024
- Feb 1, 2024 Thursday Thoughts Feb 1, 2024
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December 2023
- Dec 25, 2023 Winter Solstice Dec 25, 2023
- Dec 18, 2023 #MondayMotivation - Meet People Where They Are Dec 18, 2023
- Dec 1, 2023 #ForestFriday - Umpqua National Forest Dec 1, 2023
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November 2023
- Nov 29, 2023 #WayBackWednesday - Devils Churn Nov 29, 2023
- Nov 28, 2023 Tuesday Truths Nov 28, 2023
- Nov 27, 2023 #MondayMotivation - Anticipation Nov 27, 2023
- Nov 15, 2023 #WBW - Multnomah Falls Nov 15, 2023
- Nov 14, 2023 Tuesday Truths Nov 14, 2023
- Nov 13, 2023 #MondayMotivation - Fear is an illusion Nov 13, 2023
- Nov 8, 2023 #WBW - This one time in the UP Nov 8, 2023
- Nov 7, 2023 Tuesday Truths Nov 7, 2023
- Nov 6, 2023 #MondayMotivation - Friends Nov 6, 2023
- Nov 1, 2023 #WBW - Kalaloch Beach Nov 1, 2023
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October 2023
- Oct 31, 2023 Tuesday Truths Oct 31, 2023
- Oct 30, 2023 #MondayMotivation - Exhausted. Oct 30, 2023
- Oct 22, 2023 #MondayMotivation - Going Back In Time Oct 22, 2023
- Oct 11, 2023 #WBW - October in the Upper Peninsula Oct 11, 2023
- Oct 10, 2023 Tuesday Truths Oct 10, 2023
- Oct 9, 2023 #MondayMotivation - Find the Beauty Oct 9, 2023
- Oct 4, 2023 #WBW - Car Camping near Monjeau Peak, New Mexico Oct 4, 2023
- Oct 3, 2023 Tuesday Truths Oct 3, 2023
- Oct 2, 2023 #MondayMotivation - Be the light Oct 2, 2023
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September 2023
- Sep 29, 2023 #ForestFriday - Redwood NP Sep 29, 2023
- Sep 28, 2023 Thursday Thoughts Sep 28, 2023
- Sep 27, 2023 #WBW - The joy of snow Sep 27, 2023
- Sep 26, 2023 Tuesday Truths (Thoughts?) Sep 26, 2023
- Sep 25, 2023 #MondayMotivation - Winding Road Sep 25, 2023
- Sep 22, 2023 #ForestFriday - Lincoln National Forest Sep 22, 2023
- Sep 20, 2023 #WBW - My first visit to Mt. Rainier Sep 20, 2023
- Sep 19, 2023 Tuesday Truths Sep 19, 2023
- Sep 18, 2023 #MondayMotivation - Regain that Control Sep 18, 2023
- Sep 13, 2023 #WBW - Waterfall Wednesday Sep 13, 2023
- Sep 11, 2023 #MondayMotivation - Keep trying Sep 11, 2023
- Sep 8, 2023 #ForestFriday - Mt. Walker Viewpoint Sep 8, 2023
- Sep 6, 2023 #WayBackWednesday - Monument Valley Sep 6, 2023
- Sep 5, 2023 Tuesday Truths Sep 5, 2023
- Sep 4, 2023 #MondayMotivation - Adjust and go on Sep 4, 2023
- Sep 1, 2023 #ForestFriday - Montana! Sep 1, 2023
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August 2023
- Aug 30, 2023 #WayBackWednesday - N. Minnesota Aug 30, 2023
- Aug 29, 2023 Tuesday Truths Aug 29, 2023
- Aug 28, 2023 #MondayMotivation - Renewed. Aug 28, 2023
- Aug 25, 2023 #ForestFriday - Olympic National Forest Aug 25, 2023
- Aug 21, 2023 #MondayMotivation - A little structure Aug 21, 2023
- Aug 18, 2023 Cha-cha-changes! Aug 18, 2023
- Aug 17, 2023 #TBT - Cedar Breaks National Monument Aug 17, 2023
- Aug 16, 2023 #WBW - New Mexico Aug 16, 2023
- Aug 4, 2023 Water is Life Aug 4, 2023
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August 2021
- Aug 16, 2021 Dreaming of the Northwest Aug 16, 2021
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June 2021
- Jun 23, 2021 Annual BFF Trip - Washington State Jun 23, 2021
- Jun 22, 2021 The Holidays (Happy Summer!) Jun 22, 2021
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March 2021
- Mar 16, 2021 First Mountains and New Hope Mar 16, 2021
- Mar 16, 2021 My 10 Favorite Outdoor Spots in Texas Mar 16, 2021
- Mar 9, 2021 Dropping the Bullsh*t Mar 9, 2021
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January 2021
- Jan 18, 2021 Top 10 Things I learned about Texas Jan 18, 2021
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November 2020
- Nov 2, 2020 #MondayMotivation - September & October Check In Nov 2, 2020
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September 2020
- Sep 7, 2020 #MondayMotivation - August Check In Sep 7, 2020
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August 2020
- Aug 14, 2020 #ForestFriday - The Evergreen State Aug 14, 2020
- Aug 7, 2020 #ForestFriday - Cascade Pass Trail Aug 7, 2020
- Aug 3, 2020 #MondayMotivation - A Healthier Mike July 2020 Review Aug 3, 2020
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July 2020
- Jul 24, 2020 Seven Sunsets Jul 24, 2020
- Jul 18, 2020 Lincoln National Forest Jul 18, 2020
- Jul 17, 2020 (National) #ForestFriday - Chugach NF Jul 17, 2020
- Jul 16, 2020 #NationalForestWeek continues! #ThrowbackThursday Jul 16, 2020
- Jul 15, 2020 #WayBackWednesday - National Forest Edition Jul 15, 2020
- Jul 13, 2020 #MondayMotivation - A Healthier Mike June 2020 Review Jul 13, 2020
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June 2020
- Jun 1, 2020 #MondayMotivation - A Healthier Mike: May 2020 Update Jun 1, 2020
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May 2020
- May 29, 2020 Stay-At-Home, Week Whatever Check-In May 29, 2020
- May 4, 2020 #MondayMotivation - A Healthier Mike: April 2020 May 4, 2020
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April 2020
- Apr 29, 2020 Stay-At-Home, Week 5? 6? 7? Check-In Apr 29, 2020
- Apr 13, 2020 Stay-At-Home, Week 4 Check-In Apr 13, 2020
- Apr 6, 2020 #MondayMotivation - A Healthier Mike: March 2020 Apr 6, 2020
- Apr 2, 2020 Stay-At-Home, Week 3 Check-In Apr 2, 2020
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March 2020
- Mar 29, 2020 Stay-At-Home, Week 1 & 2 Check-In Mar 29, 2020
- Mar 2, 2020 #MondayMotivation - A Healthier Mike: February 2020 Mar 2, 2020
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February 2020
- Feb 3, 2020 #MondayMotivation - A Healthier Mike: January 2020 Feb 3, 2020
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January 2020
- Jan 1, 2020 #MondayMotivation - A Healthier Mike: September-December 2019 Jan 1, 2020
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December 2019
- Dec 31, 2019 Minnesota - One of My Happy Places Dec 31, 2019
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October 2019
- Oct 17, 2019 Finding A Way Oct 17, 2019
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September 2019
- Sep 9, 2019 #MondayMotivation - A Healthier Mike: August 2019 Check-In Sep 9, 2019
- Sep 5, 2019 Keep Living. Sep 5, 2019
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August 2019
- Aug 3, 2019 #MondayMotivation - A Healthier Mike: July 2019 Check-In Aug 3, 2019
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July 2019
- Jul 26, 2019 A little Minnesota for this #ForestFriday Jul 26, 2019
- Jul 8, 2019 #MondayMotivation - A Healthier Mike: June 2019 Check-In Jul 8, 2019
- Jul 4, 2019 My Hiatus from Texas Jul 4, 2019
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June 2019
- Jun 3, 2019 #MondayMotivation - A Healthier Mike: May 2019 Check-In Jun 3, 2019
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May 2019
- May 17, 2019 #ForestFriday - Tonto National Forest May 17, 2019
- May 13, 2019 #MondayMotivation - Trail Run? May 13, 2019
- May 10, 2019 #ForestFriday - Arizona May 10, 2019
- May 8, 2019 #WayBackWednesday - Backpacking May 8, 2019
- May 6, 2019 #MondayMotivation - A Healthier Mike: April 2019 Check-In May 6, 2019
- May 3, 2019 #ForestFriday - Northern Sunshine May 3, 2019
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April 2019
- Apr 29, 2019 #MondayMotivation - New pants! Apr 29, 2019
- Apr 26, 2019 #ForestFriday - ARBOR DAY! Apr 26, 2019
- Apr 22, 2019 #MondayMotivation - Illinois Park Project Apr 22, 2019
- Apr 15, 2019 #MondayMotivation - Happy Birthday Nikki! Apr 15, 2019
- Apr 12, 2019 Gear Forward - Operation Outfit the Scouts Apr 12, 2019
- Apr 12, 2019 #ForestFriday - Spring? Apr 12, 2019
- Apr 8, 2019 #MondayMotivation - Fancy Mixed Nuts Apr 8, 2019
- Apr 5, 2019 #ForestFriday - Along the Coast of Lake Michigan #PureMichigan Apr 5, 2019
- Apr 3, 2019 #WayBackWednesday - Ludington State Park, 2007. #PureMichigan Apr 3, 2019
- Apr 1, 2019 #MondayMotivation - A Healthier Mike: March 2019 Check-In Apr 1, 2019
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March 2019
- Mar 29, 2019 #ForestFriday - Big Bend Edition Mar 29, 2019
- Mar 27, 2019 #WayBackWednesday - The Four Trips that Started it All Mar 27, 2019
- Mar 26, 2019 #MondayMotivation - More thankful in March (week 4 - a day late) Mar 26, 2019
- Mar 22, 2019 #ForestFriday - Northern California! Mar 22, 2019
- Mar 20, 2019 #WayBackWednesday - The Four Trips that Started it All Mar 20, 2019
- Mar 18, 2019 #MondayMotivation - More thankful in March (week 3) Mar 18, 2019
- Mar 13, 2019 #WayBackWednesday - The Four Trips that Started it All Mar 13, 2019
- Mar 11, 2019 #MondayMotivation - More thankful in March (week 2) Mar 11, 2019
- Mar 4, 2019 #MondayMotivation - More thankful in March Mar 4, 2019
- Mar 2, 2019 A Healthier Mike - February 2019 Check-In Mar 2, 2019
- Mar 1, 2019 #ForestFriday - Urban Oasis Mar 1, 2019
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February 2019
- Feb 25, 2019 #MondayMotivation - Get Creative! Feb 25, 2019
- Feb 20, 2019 #WayBackWednesday - My Heart Will Go On Feb 20, 2019
- Feb 15, 2019 #ForestFriday - Weekend Recap Feb 15, 2019
- Feb 11, 2019 #MondayMotivation - Going Forward Feb 11, 2019
- Feb 8, 2019 #ForestFriday - Snowy & Cold Feb 8, 2019
- Feb 6, 2019 #WayBackWednesday - My first trip to Duluth, MN Feb 6, 2019
- Feb 4, 2019 #MondayMotivation - Authentic Outdoors Feb 4, 2019
- Feb 2, 2019 A Healthier Mike - January 2019 Check-In Feb 2, 2019
- Feb 1, 2019 #ForestFriday - Ouachita National Forest (Oklahoma) Feb 1, 2019
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January 2019
- Jan 30, 2019 #WayBackWednesday - Around Lake Michigan in One Night. (the first time) Jan 30, 2019
- Jan 28, 2019 #MondayMotivation - This week, upcoming trips! Jan 28, 2019
- Jan 25, 2019 #ForestFriday - Lake Irene (RMNP) Jan 25, 2019
- Jan 23, 2019 #WayBackWednesday - Cedar Breaks National Monument Jan 23, 2019
- Jan 21, 2019 #MondayMotivation - What's the big idea? Jan 21, 2019
- Jan 18, 2019 #ForestFriday - Dreaming of Northern Minnesota Jan 18, 2019
- Jan 16, 2019 #WayBackWednesday - Arizona or bust! Jan 16, 2019
- Jan 14, 2019 #MondayMotivation - My Favorite Hikes Jan 14, 2019
- Jan 11, 2019 #ForestFriday - the magnificent Bristlecone Pines Jan 11, 2019
- Jan 9, 2019 #WayBackWednesday - Bryce Canyon Jan 9, 2019
- Jan 7, 2019 #MondayMotivation - I'm motivated by the mountains. Jan 7, 2019
- Jan 6, 2019 A Healthier Mike - January 2019 Jan 6, 2019
- Jan 4, 2019 #ForestFriday - Driving Through the Big Trees Jan 4, 2019
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December 2018
- Dec 31, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Learn Something New Dec 31, 2018
- Dec 30, 2018 Year in Review - 2018 was a little weird. Dec 30, 2018
- Dec 28, 2018 #ForestFriday - Ocqueoc Falls Dec 28, 2018
- Dec 26, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - July at the Lake Dec 26, 2018
- Dec 24, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Holiday Time! Dec 24, 2018
- Dec 21, 2018 #ForestFriday - Winter in Northern Michigan (2017) Dec 21, 2018
- Dec 19, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - Christmas of 2017 Dec 19, 2018
- Dec 17, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Take a Leap Dec 17, 2018
- Dec 14, 2018 #ForestFriday - New Mexico! Dec 14, 2018
- Dec 12, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - Grand Rapids, Michigan Dec 12, 2018
- Dec 7, 2018 #ForestFriday - Exit Glacier Trail Dec 7, 2018
- Dec 5, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - Tahquamenon Falls (#WaterfallWednesday) Dec 5, 2018
- Dec 3, 2018 #MondayMotivation - December is here! Dec 3, 2018
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November 2018
- Nov 30, 2018 #ForestFriday - The North Nov 30, 2018
- Nov 28, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - My first time in Alaska Nov 28, 2018
- Nov 27, 2018 Tuesday Thoughts Nov 27, 2018
- Nov 26, 2018 #MondayMotivation - the joy of sleeping til 6! Nov 26, 2018
- Nov 19, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Try something new Nov 19, 2018
- Nov 12, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Life Goals Nov 12, 2018
- Nov 9, 2018 #ForestFriday - Where the trees are skyscrapers and life is simpler Nov 9, 2018
- Nov 2, 2018 #ForestFriday - Up Close! Nov 2, 2018
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October 2018
- Oct 31, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - Caprock Canyons State Park Oct 31, 2018
- Oct 29, 2018 #MondayMotivation - After a day off... Oct 29, 2018
- Oct 22, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Find your mountain Oct 22, 2018
- Oct 19, 2018 #ForestFriday - Mind on Minnesota Oct 19, 2018
- Oct 17, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - Fresh Air Hikes Oct 17, 2018
- Oct 15, 2018 #MondayMotivation - upcoming hikes! Oct 15, 2018
- Oct 12, 2018 #ForestFriday - Wishing for snow! Oct 12, 2018
- Oct 10, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - Arches! Oct 10, 2018
- Oct 9, 2018 Who cares what might have been? Oct 9, 2018
- Oct 8, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Take a break! Oct 8, 2018
- Oct 5, 2018 #ForestFriday - TGIFF! Oct 5, 2018
- Oct 3, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - Olympic National Park Oct 3, 2018
- Oct 1, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Let it go! Oct 1, 2018
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September 2018
- Sep 24, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Good Stuff. Sep 24, 2018
- Sep 17, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Go forward and get ready! Sep 17, 2018
- Sep 14, 2018 #ForestFriday - Kenai Lake Sep 14, 2018
- Sep 12, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - Cool at the Canyon Sep 12, 2018
- Sep 10, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Personal, but maybe relatable? Sep 10, 2018
- Sep 7, 2018 #ForestFriday - Sable Falls (Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore) Sep 7, 2018
- Sep 6, 2018 Time Can Stand Still Sep 6, 2018
- Sep 5, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - Texas to Oregon and back Sep 5, 2018
- Sep 3, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Refreshing! Sep 3, 2018
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August 2018
- Aug 31, 2018 #ForestFriday - Little Susitna River Aug 31, 2018
- Aug 29, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - Part 4 of 4: The Four Trips that Started it All Aug 29, 2018
- Aug 24, 2018 #ForestFriday - the Ozette Loop Aug 24, 2018
- Aug 22, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - Part 3 of 4: The Four Trips that Started it All Aug 22, 2018
- Aug 17, 2018 #ForestFriday - Ossagon Trail (Redwood NP) Aug 17, 2018
- Aug 15, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - Part 2 of 4: The Four Trips that Started it All Aug 15, 2018
- Aug 13, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Looking Forward (to it) Aug 13, 2018
- Aug 10, 2018 #ForestFriday - Santa Fe National Forest (special repeat) Aug 10, 2018
- Aug 8, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - Part 1 of 4: The Four Trips that Started it All Aug 8, 2018
- Aug 3, 2018 #ForestFriday - Wild & Scenic Aug 3, 2018
- Aug 2, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Journal Time! Aug 2, 2018
- Aug 1, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - The Four Trips that Started it All (A Preview) Aug 1, 2018
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July 2018
- Jul 30, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Do What You Love. Jul 30, 2018
- Jul 27, 2018 #ForestFriday - Hoh Rain Forest Jul 27, 2018
- Jul 25, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - GVSU Overexposed Jul 25, 2018
- Jul 24, 2018 2017 Subaru Outback - 1 Year Celebration! Jul 24, 2018
- Jul 23, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Technology Overload Jul 23, 2018
- Jul 20, 2018 #ForestFriday - Santa Fe National Forest Jul 20, 2018
- Jul 18, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - Palo Duro Canyon State Park Jul 18, 2018
- Jul 11, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - Big Bend Jul 11, 2018
- Jul 9, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Internet friends? Jul 9, 2018
- Jul 6, 2018 #ForestFriday - Fall in the U.P. Jul 6, 2018
- Jul 5, 2018 Special #ThrowbackThursday - Alaskan Adventure Jul 5, 2018
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June 2018
- Jun 22, 2018 #ForestFriday - Michigan's Upper Peninsula Jun 22, 2018
- Jun 13, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - Cedar Breaks National Monument Jun 13, 2018
- Jun 11, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Long Drive Ahead Jun 11, 2018
- Jun 8, 2018 #ForestFriday - Cape Flattery Jun 8, 2018
- Jun 6, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - An August Weekend Jun 6, 2018
- Jun 4, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Slacker Edition Jun 4, 2018
- Jun 1, 2018 #ForestFriday - Special Edition Jun 1, 2018
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May 2018
- May 21, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Just keep going! May 21, 2018
- May 18, 2018 #ForestFriday - Tyler State Park (Texas) May 18, 2018
- May 16, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - Grand Canyon North Rim! May 16, 2018
- May 14, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Reflect & Regroup. May 14, 2018
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April 2018
- Apr 30, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Driving helps me organize my thoughts Apr 30, 2018
- Apr 27, 2018 #ForestFriday - The Greenbelt in Austin, TX Apr 27, 2018
- Apr 26, 2018 #NationalParkWeek ...I missed #ParkChat Apr 26, 2018
- Apr 20, 2018 #ForestFriday - Sleeping Bear Dunes Backcountry Apr 20, 2018
- Apr 18, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - Delicate Arch Apr 18, 2018
- Apr 16, 2018 #MondayMotivation - From puffy body to wearing that puffy vest Apr 16, 2018
- Apr 13, 2018 #ForestFriday - Herman Vogler Conservation Area Apr 13, 2018
- Apr 11, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - My first visit to the Pacific Coast Apr 11, 2018
- Apr 6, 2018 #ForestFriday - Quinault Rain Forest Adventure Apr 6, 2018
- Apr 4, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - Ruby Beach! Apr 4, 2018
- Apr 2, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Help your fellow trees! Apr 2, 2018
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March 2018
- Mar 30, 2018 #ForestFriday - Dino Valley has trees, too! Mar 30, 2018
- Mar 21, 2018 #WayBackWednesday - Something I made up to talk about the Desert Mar 21, 2018
- Mar 19, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Power Through Mar 19, 2018
- Mar 16, 2018 #ForestFriday - Tillamook State Forest, Oregon Mar 16, 2018
- Mar 12, 2018 #MondayMotivation - Make it happen! Mar 12, 2018
- Mar 9, 2018 #ForestFriday - Late Spring in Northern Michigan (2016) Mar 9, 2018
- Mar 5, 2018 #MondayMotivation - The nervous and excited energy of just getting out there Mar 5, 2018
- Mar 2, 2018 #ForestFriday - Chugach National Forest in Alaska Mar 2, 2018
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February 2018
- Feb 25, 2018 #SurveySunday - Not quite too much info. Feb 25, 2018
- Feb 23, 2018 #ForestFriday - Cut River Bridge Area Feb 23, 2018
- Feb 19, 2018 #MondayMotivation - An excuse for everything Feb 19, 2018
- Feb 16, 2018 #ForestFriday - Cedar Ridge Preserve Feb 16, 2018
- Feb 12, 2018 #MondayMotivation - 2017 Was a Damn Good Year Feb 12, 2018
- Feb 6, 2018 I'll always be a sunrise guy Feb 6, 2018
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January 2018
- Jan 14, 2018 2017 Subaru Outback 6 Month Update Jan 14, 2018
- Jan 8, 2018 New Year, New Look. Jan 8, 2018
- Jan 5, 2018 No Resolutions Jan 5, 2018
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November 2017
- Nov 9, 2017 Seeing can mean believing. Nov 9, 2017
- Nov 8, 2017 Vivid Memories Nov 8, 2017
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October 2017
- Oct 29, 2017 Late Bloomer: How I fell in love with public lands in 2009. Oct 29, 2017
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June 2016
- Jun 21, 2016 Be the light. Seek the light. Jun 21, 2016
52 HIKES WITH MIKE - 2018
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January 2018
- Jan 1, 2018 #52hikechallenge2017 - Looking back and moving forward Jan 1, 2018
- Jan 2, 2018 Welcome! Jan 2, 2018
- Jan 7, 2018 #hike1 - Dinosaur Valley State Park Jan 7, 2018
- Jan 13, 2018 #hike2 - Tyler State Park Jan 13, 2018
- Jan 16, 2018 Goal: Tahquamenon Falls Hike (June 2018) Jan 16, 2018
- Jan 21, 2018 #hike3 - McKinney Falls State Park Jan 21, 2018
- Jan 31, 2018 #hike4 - Cook County, Minnesota Jan 31, 2018
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February 2018
- Feb 4, 2018 #hike5 - Eagle Mountain Park Feb 4, 2018
- Feb 11, 2018 #hike6 - Cedar Ridge Preserve Feb 11, 2018
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March 2018
- Mar 2, 2018 #hike7 - Cedar Ridge Preserve Mar 2, 2018
- Mar 5, 2018 #hike8 - Cleburne State Park Mar 5, 2018
- Mar 12, 2018 #hike9 - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Mar 12, 2018
- Mar 18, 2018 #hike10 - Eagle Mountain Park Mar 18, 2018
- Mar 26, 2018 #hike11 - Dinosaur Valley State Park Mar 26, 2018
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April 2018
- Apr 2, 2018 #hike12 - Olympic National Park (inland hikes) Apr 2, 2018
- Apr 3, 2018 #hike13 - Olympic National Park (the coast) Apr 3, 2018
- Apr 8, 2018 #hike14 - Eagle Mountain Park Apr 8, 2018
- Apr 12, 2018 Revisiting the 2018 Goals Apr 12, 2018
- Apr 15, 2018 #hike15 - Cedar Ridge Preserve Apr 15, 2018
- Apr 29, 2018 #hike16 - Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Apr 29, 2018
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May 2018
- May 9, 2018 #hike17 - Herman Vogler Conservation Area May 9, 2018
- May 20, 2018 #hike18 - Colorado Bend State Park May 20, 2018
- May 28, 2018 #hike19 - Dinosaur Valley State Park May 28, 2018
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June 2018
- Jun 3, 2018 52 Hikes With Mike - The Halfway Point Jun 3, 2018
- Jun 20, 2018 #hike20 - Tahquamenon Falls State Park Jun 20, 2018
- Jun 24, 2018 #hike21 - Eagle Mountain Park Jun 24, 2018
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July 2018
- Jul 2, 2018 #hike22 - Barton Creek Greenbelt Jul 2, 2018
- Jul 16, 2018 #hike23 - Dinosaur Valley State Park Jul 16, 2018
- Jul 22, 2018 #hike24 - Dinosaur Valley State Park Jul 22, 2018
- Jul 29, 2018 #hike25 - Eagle Mountain Lake Jul 29, 2018
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August 2018
- Aug 7, 2018 #hike26 - Santa Fe National Forest Aug 7, 2018
- Aug 21, 2018 #hike27 & #hike28 - Arches National Park Aug 21, 2018
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October 2018
- Oct 23, 2018 #hike29 - Olympic National Park Oct 23, 2018
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November 2018
- Nov 11, 2018 #hike30 - Dinosaur Valley State Park Nov 11, 2018
- Nov 25, 2018 #hike31 - Dinosaur Valley State Park Nov 25, 2018
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December 2018
- Dec 23, 2018 52 Hikes with Mike - Missed goal Dec 23, 2018
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January 2019
- Jan 4, 2019 52 Hikes with Mike - 2019 Edition Jan 4, 2019
- Jan 5, 2019 2019 #hike1 - Shoreline Trail at Lake Lewisville Jan 5, 2019
- Jan 6, 2019 2019 #hike2 - Eagle Mountain Park Jan 6, 2019
- Jan 20, 2019 2019 #hike3 - Palo Duro Canyon State Park Jan 20, 2019
- Jan 26, 2019 2019 #hike4 - Dinosaur Valley State Park Jan 26, 2019
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February 2019
- Feb 3, 2019 2019 #hike5 - Cleburne State Park Feb 3, 2019
- Feb 13, 2019 2019 #hike6 - Northern Minnesota (#52hikechallenge) Feb 13, 2019
- Feb 17, 2019 2019 #hike7 - Cedar Ridge Preserve Feb 17, 2019
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April 2019
- Apr 2, 2019 2019 #hike8 #hike9 #hike10 & #hike11 - March Recap Apr 2, 2019
- Apr 27, 2019 2019 #hike12 & hike#13 - Illinois State Parks Apr 27, 2019
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May 2019
- May 18, 2019 2019 #hike14 and #hike15 - "We're About Halfway There" May 18, 2019
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June 2019
- Jun 4, 2019 #hike16 - Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Jun 4, 2019
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August 2019
- Aug 2, 2019 #hike17 - Eisenhower State Park Aug 2, 2019
- Aug 2, 2019 #hike18 - Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway Aug 2, 2019
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September 2019
- Sep 11, 2019 #hike19 - Little Backyard Adventure - Olympia, WA Sep 11, 2019
- Sep 20, 2019 #hike20 - Mount Saint Helens Volcanic National Monument Sep 20, 2019
- Sep 20, 2019 #hike21 - Mt. Tabor Park Sep 20, 2019
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October 2019
- Oct 6, 2019 #hike22 - Border Route Trail Oct 6, 2019
- Oct 7, 2019 #hike23 - Lincoln National Forest Oct 7, 2019
- Oct 15, 2019 #hike24 - North Cascades National Park Oct 15, 2019
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January 2020
- Jan 3, 2020 Final Hikes of 2019 Jan 3, 2020
- Jan 13, 2020 #HIKE1 - Guadalupe Mountains Nat. Park Jan 13, 2020
- Jan 14, 2020 #HIKE2 - Ocotillo Hills Nature Trail Jan 14, 2020
- Jan 27, 2020 #HIKE3 - Cooper Lake State Park Jan 27, 2020
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February 2020
- Feb 4, 2020 #HIKE4 - Bonham State Park Feb 4, 2020
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March 2020
- Mar 9, 2020 February Hikes with Mike - 5 and 6 Mar 9, 2020
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April 2020
- Apr 3, 2020 March Hikes with Mike - 7 and 8 Apr 3, 2020
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May 2020
- May 22, 2020 Hikes 9, 10, and 11 May 22, 2020
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August 2020
- Aug 4, 2020 Hikes 12-20 (I'm bad at this) Aug 4, 2020
- Aug 18, 2020 #hike21 - Along Grapevine Lake Aug 18, 2020
- Aug 26, 2020 #hike23 - Olympic National Park & Forest Aug 26, 2020
- Aug 28, 2020 #hike22 - Baker Lake Trail (Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest) Aug 28, 2020
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September 2020
- Sep 1, 2020 #hike24 - Skyline Trail (Mt. Rainier NP) Sep 1, 2020
- Sep 10, 2020 Hikes 25-26 (State Parks) Sep 10, 2020
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November 2020
- Nov 17, 2020 Hike 27 - Lake Brownwood State Park Nov 17, 2020
- Nov 18, 2020 Hikes 28-32 - Washington Hikes Nov 18, 2020
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January 2021
- Jan 11, 2021 52 Hike Challenge 2020 Recap Jan 11, 2021
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March 2021
- Mar 8, 2021 Jan-Feb 2021 Hikes Mar 8, 2021
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May 2021
- May 11, 2021 March-April 2021 Hikes May 11, 2021
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June 2021
- Jun 8, 2021 May 2021 Hikes Jun 8, 2021
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August 2021
- Aug 9, 2021 June-July 2021 Hikes Aug 9, 2021
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January 2022
- Jan 31, 2022 2022 Activities 1 and 2 Jan 31, 2022
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February 2022
- Feb 7, 2022 2022 Activities 3 and 4 Feb 7, 2022
- Feb 24, 2022 2022 Activities 5-7 Feb 24, 2022
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December 2022
- Dec 16, 2022 52 Hikes and Looking Forward Dec 16, 2022
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January 2023
- Jan 2, 2023 2023 Hike 1 - Grass Lake Nature Reserve Jan 2, 2023
- Jan 12, 2023 2023 Hike 2 - Squaxin Park Jan 12, 2023
- Jan 17, 2023 2023 Hike 3 - LBA Woods Jan 17, 2023
- Jan 24, 2023 2023 Hike 4 - McLane Woods Jan 24, 2023
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February 2023
- Feb 22, 2023 2023 Hike 5 - Mima Falls Feb 22, 2023
- Feb 26, 2023 2023 Hike 6 - Hilburn Preserve Feb 26, 2023
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August 2023
- Aug 2, 2023 2023 Hike 7 - Beacon Rock State Park Aug 2, 2023
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March 2024
- Mar 11, 2024 2024 Hike 3: White River Falls State Park Mar 11, 2024
52 Hikes With Mike - 2017
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January 2018
- Jan 8, 2018 52 Hikes With Mike Jan 8, 2018
- Jan 2, 2018 In conclusion... Jan 2, 2018
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December 2017
- Dec 27, 2017 #hike52 - Herman Vogler Conservation Area Dec 27, 2017
- Dec 24, 2017 #hike51 - Herman Vogler Conservation Area Dec 24, 2017
- Dec 20, 2017 #hike50 - Arbor Hills Nature Preserve Dec 20, 2017
- Dec 17, 2017 #hike49 - Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Dec 17, 2017
- Dec 11, 2017 Nearing the end of the year... Dec 11, 2017
- Dec 10, 2017 #hike48 - Dinosaur Valley State Park Dec 10, 2017
- Dec 4, 2017 #hike47 - Cedar Ridge Preserve Dec 4, 2017
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November 2017
- Nov 26, 2017 #hike46 - Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center Nov 26, 2017
- Nov 12, 2017 #hike45 - Cedar Ridge Preserve Nov 12, 2017
- Nov 5, 2017 #hike44 - Eagle Mountain Park Nov 5, 2017
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October 2017
- Oct 29, 2017 #hike43 - Goat Island Preserve Oct 29, 2017
- Oct 28, 2017 #hike42 - Cedar Ridge Preserve Oct 28, 2017
- Oct 15, 2017 #hike41 - Cedar Mountain Nature Preserve Oct 15, 2017
- Oct 9, 2017 #hike40 - Lake Fort Smith State Park Oct 9, 2017
- Oct 1, 2017 #hike39 - Caprock Canyons State Park Oct 1, 2017
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September 2017
- Sep 23, 2017 #hike38 - Ouachita National Forest Sep 23, 2017
- Sep 17, 2017 #hike37 - Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway Sep 17, 2017
- Sep 9, 2017 #hike36 - Eagle Mountain Park Sep 9, 2017
- Sep 5, 2017 #hike35 - Eagle Mountain Park Sep 5, 2017
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August 2017
- Aug 27, 2017 A little more than halfway through... Aug 27, 2017
- Aug 27, 2017 #hike34 - Cedar Ridge Preserve Aug 27, 2017
- Aug 26, 2017 #hike33 - Bryce Canyon NP & Cedar Breaks NM Aug 26, 2017
- Aug 14, 2017 #hike32 - Redwood National & State Parks Aug 14, 2017
- Aug 7, 2017 #hike31 - Dinosaur Valley State Park Aug 7, 2017
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July 2017
- Jul 30, 2017 #hike30 - Cedar Ridge Preserve Jul 30, 2017
- Jul 23, 2017 #hike29 - Cedar Ridge Preserve Jul 23, 2017
- Jul 17, 2017 #hike28 - Santa Fe National Forest Jul 17, 2017
- Jul 6, 2017 52 Hike Challenge Updates! Jul 6, 2017
- Jul 2, 2017 #hike27 - Trail of Blue Ice, Chugach National Forest Jul 2, 2017
- Jul 2, 2017 #hike26 - Byron Glacier Trail, Chugach National Forest Jul 2, 2017
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June 2017
- Jun 28, 2017 #hike25 - Kenai Fjords National Park Jun 28, 2017
- Jun 26, 2017 #hike19 MAKE-UP Hike - Quartz Creek Campground / Chugach National Forest Jun 26, 2017
- Jun 23, 2017 #hike24 - Cedar Mtn Nature Preserve Jun 23, 2017
- Jun 11, 2017 #hike23 - Fairfield Lake State Park Jun 11, 2017
- Jun 11, 2017 #hike22 - Cedar Mountain Nature Preserve Jun 11, 2017
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May 2017
- May 30, 2017 #hike21 - Cedar Mountain Nature Preserve May 30, 2017
- May 21, 2017 #hike20 - Cedar Ridge Preserve May 21, 2017
- May 15, 2017 #hike19 (made up 6/26/17) - Lake Mineral Wells State Park May 15, 2017
- May 13, 2017 #hike18 - Cedar Ridge Preserve May 13, 2017
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April 2017
- Apr 30, 2017 #hike17 - Dinosaur Valley State Park Apr 30, 2017
- Apr 23, 2017 #hike16 - Lake Tawakoni State Park Apr 23, 2017
- Apr 19, 2017 #hike15 - Barton Creek Greenbelt Apr 19, 2017
- Apr 9, 2017 #hike14 - Cleburne State Park Apr 9, 2017
- Apr 8, 2017 #hike13 - Lake Mineral Wells State Park Apr 8, 2017
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March 2017
- Mar 27, 2017 #hike12 - Caprock Canyons State Park & Trailway Mar 27, 2017
- Mar 19, 2017 #hike11 - Cooper Lake State Park Mar 19, 2017
- Mar 12, 2017 #hike10 - Cooper Lake State Park Mar 12, 2017
- Mar 4, 2017 #hike9 - Cedar Hill State Park Mar 4, 2017
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February 2017
- Feb 25, 2017 #hike8 - Lake Mineral Wells State Park & Trailway Feb 25, 2017
- Feb 22, 2017 #hike7 - Northern Minnesota Feb 22, 2017
- Feb 13, 2017 #hike6 - Palo Duro Canyon State Park Feb 13, 2017
- Feb 4, 2017 #hike5 - Cedar Hill State Park Feb 4, 2017
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January 2017
- Jan 29, 2017 #hike4 - Dinosaur Valley State Park Jan 29, 2017
- Jan 21, 2017 #hike3 - Oak Point Park Jan 21, 2017
- Jan 14, 2017 #Hike2 - Cedar Ridge Preserve Jan 14, 2017
- Jan 7, 2017 #Hike1 - Cedar Ridge Preserve Jan 7, 2017
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December 2016
- Dec 28, 2016 A little list. (updated 4 Jan 2017) Dec 28, 2016
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November 2016
- Nov 28, 2016 Ozark National Forest - Preview Hike Nov 28, 2016
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October 2016
- Oct 18, 2016 Welcome! Oct 18, 2016
Nature Writing Challenge
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April 2019
- Apr 25, 2019 #NatureWritingChallenge - Gateway towns Apr 25, 2019
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March 2019
- Mar 28, 2019 #NatureWritingChallenge - A memorable insect encounter on public lands Mar 28, 2019
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February 2019
- Feb 28, 2019 #NatureWritingChallenge - A memorable plant on public lands Feb 28, 2019
- Feb 21, 2019 #NatureWritingChallenge - My Favorite Trail on Public Lands Feb 21, 2019
- Feb 14, 2019 #NatureWritingChallenge - Dear Public Lands, I love you! - Me Feb 14, 2019
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January 2019
- Jan 31, 2019 #NatureWritingChallenge - History Schmistory... Jan 31, 2019
- Jan 24, 2019 #NatureWritingChallenge - The World Melts Away Jan 24, 2019
- Jan 17, 2019 #NatureWritingChallenge - Protection for #PublicLands during a #GovernmentShutdown Jan 17, 2019
- Jan 10, 2019 #NatureWritingChallenge - The Year Ahead Jan 10, 2019
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December 2018
- Dec 13, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - My Best Moment on #PublicLands in 2018 Dec 13, 2018
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November 2018
- Nov 29, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - A Memorable Rainy Day on Public Lands Nov 29, 2018
- Nov 23, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - A moment I am thankful for on public lands Nov 23, 2018
- Nov 15, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - Reasons to #OptOutside this Black Friday. @REI Nov 15, 2018
- Nov 8, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - Stranger danger! (just kidding) Nov 8, 2018
- Nov 1, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - Public Lands Wish List Nov 1, 2018
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October 2018
- Oct 25, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - Your Most Iconic/Favorite Entrance Station to a National Park Oct 25, 2018
- Oct 18, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - The Underrated Part of Oklahoma Oct 18, 2018
- Oct 11, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - A memorable animal encounter on public lands Oct 11, 2018
- Oct 4, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - The Past 15 Years Oct 4, 2018
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September 2018
- Sep 27, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - A Person Who Inspired Your Love For Public Lands Sep 27, 2018
- Sep 20, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - Favorite Place to Introduce People to Public Lands Sep 20, 2018
- Sep 13, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - Favorite Morning on Public Lands Sep 13, 2018
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May 2018
- May 10, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - I Didn't Even Know the Desert Could Do This! May 10, 2018
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April 2018
- Apr 23, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - A big day in Big Bend Apr 23, 2018
- Apr 12, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - The Lone Bison and the Army of Spiders Apr 12, 2018
- Apr 5, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - Off the beaten path (for me) Apr 5, 2018
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March 2018
- Mar 16, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - The Power of Water at Devil's Churn Mar 16, 2018
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February 2018
- Feb 22, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - The trees are bigger in California Feb 22, 2018
- Feb 8, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - Badwater Basin: 282 Feet Below Sea Level Feb 8, 2018
- Feb 1, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - West Coast or Bust Feb 1, 2018
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January 2018
- Jan 18, 2018 #NatureWritingChallenge - A Little Snow Never Stopped Us Jan 18, 2018
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December 2017
- Dec 14, 2017 #NatureWritingChallenge - Lost Man Creek Dec 14, 2017
- Dec 7, 2017 #NatureWritingChallenge - Winter Tour: National Parks of Utah Dec 7, 2017
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November 2017
- Nov 29, 2017 #NatureWritingChallenge - A quest to see the sunset at Bryce Canyon National Park Nov 29, 2017
BOOK REPORTS
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January 2018
- Jan 9, 2018 One Among Them: A Lost Gorge Mystery By M.K. Dymock Jan 9, 2018
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May 2017
- May 4, 2017 Ranger Confidential: Living, Working, and Dying in the National Parks by Andrea Lankford May 4, 2017