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A whole lotta nothing
Not exactly nothing, but there is a reason Highway 50 across Nevada is called “The Loneliest Road.” You'll want to keep an eye on your gas gauge. Pit stops are few and far between. The drive across Nevada is at a deceptively high elevation. According to the World Atlas, Nevada is the most mountainous state…
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Shoe tree kicks off trip to Southwest
On our first day of a road trip to the southwest USA, we passed this shoe tree just north of Reno, Nevada and had to turn around and see it up close. So, why do folks hang their shoes from a tree? Anyone know? Posted with Blogsy
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These boots are made for …
For 24 years we lived the rural life near Yosemite National Park. We loved the neighborhood and seemingly limitless space for our kids to play. We also thought our budget benefitted from the low “temptation index,” or a lack of nearby restaurants and stores. After the kids were gone and we stopped working, we found ourselves…
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Inspiration, and perhaps a kick in the …
This list rang home more than any other we have seen recently.
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An ocean journey like no other
Here are two travelers on a trip of a lifetime.Click on the link to watch a bit of their journey.Thank you, Rebecca!
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Current Events
The latest storm brought strong winds and three (plus or minus) inches of rain to Ashland. Luckily, all remained quiet at our condo complex; no fallen trees or dropped limbs to disrupt our morning coffee. Unfortunately, others around town weren't quite so lucky.We took advantage of the break in the weather to stretch our legs,…
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The Huts of the White Mountains
This post about the Appalachian Trail makes me consider accessibility. Why can’t more trails like this one become more accessible to trekkers of various abilities and needs? America has a chance to make some of its treks emulate some of the qualities of long-distance walks like the Camino de Santiago in Spain, with a variety…
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Ashland warms to winter recreation
Ice skates, snowboards and skis are signs of winter in Ashland, Oregon. Daily and evening ice-skating runs through March across from Lithia Park while Mount Ashland has opened all four of its lifts. Due to lack of snow last year, the ski resort did not open for the first time in 60 years.