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Las Vegas Visitor Guide
Lights, pools, shows and desert landscapes. An enjoyable place for the whole family.
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Mount Hood Summit
Many don’t know Mount Hood has a volcanic crater. This trip report takes you into its steaming, active core—straight into the dragon’s gullet.
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The Cushman Six
I pull into Big Creek Campground, at the foot of Mount Ellinor—one of six towering sentinels rising majestically above the shores of Lake…
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Olympic National Park Visitor Guide
Welcome to one of the planet’s most diverse national parks. Olympic National Park boasts 73 miles of rugged coastline, where crashing waves reveal tide pools teeming with coastal life and…
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The Bailey Traverse
Crossing a ridge of one of the most iconic ranges in the Olympics, I descend into an otherworldly basin. A deep blue glacial lake—not the typical turquoise…
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Rialto Beach
“This one’s perfect,” my son Andrew yells. “I don’t know, this one looks good too,” I reply, as we navigate the driftwood maze, searching for…
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North Cascades National Park Visitor Guide
Map Tips for Using the Map: Additional Resources:
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Zion Nation Park Visitor Guild
Maximize Your Visit to Zion National Park To help you make the most of your time in Zion National Park, I’ve created a custom map to guide you. Wilderness permit…
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Grand Tetons Visitor Guide
Wander through alpine villages amid towering peaks, where serene lakes reflect raw grandeur, and rugged trails beckon you to explore a mystical valley of timeless beauty and discovery.
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Glacier National Park Visitor Guide
Journey along the iconic Going-to-the-Sun Road, where you can stop at the quaint Lake McDonald Lodge for a splash of culture before heading up to Sperry Chalet. This is just…
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Principles Over Authority: Fostering Synergy in the Classroom
Juxtaposing management styles under a microscope.
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Mount Rainier Visitor Guide
A big mountain feel with its majestic snow-capped summit, hanging glacial cornices, and sweeping views of the valleys below—truly a giant among peaks.
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Dodge, Duck, and Dive into Positive Change
Cultural stereotypes often become limiting beliefs—requiring consistent, creative encouragement. Replacing counterproductive paradigms isn’t a one-time realization; it’s a process of
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The Frontline Voice of Education
The thought bounced around in my mind like a pinball—ding, ding, ding…how do I create a common space where teachers can share emerging challenges, creative strategies, and innovative practices…
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The Narrows
A walk-through of the 1,000 ft towering, rustic cliffs of Zion’s iconic Narrows, from Temple of Sinawava to Big Springs—with a side trip into the Orderville Canyon tributary…
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Tetons Traverse
For an epic traverse, summit the Grand Teton, then cross the saddle to conquer Middle Teton via the North Ridge.
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