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Machu Picchu
02 September 2010 12:29 AM | 2 CommentsThe last destination in our trip through Peru was Machu Picchu, which is a pre-Columbian Inca site that is found above the Urubamba Valley. It was untouched by colonist to the area due to the trails being destroyed leading to the city. The way to...
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Amazon: Piranha Fishing
26 August 2010 6:53 PM | 2 CommentsThe fifth day’s excursion featured piranha fishing, which is only performed by tourist. This is due to the high cost associated with piranha fishing, bait is chicken meat. I was really excited though to catch some fish and to try it. But first we had...
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Redwood National Park
23 July 2010 11:38 AM | 2 CommentsRedwood National Park is my last stop on my move across the country. It has been a long journey, but I have grown to appreciate nature and the National Park conservation effort even more. I approached the Redwoods like any other National Park, expecting an...
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Rockies
19 July 2010 1:38 AM | 6 CommentsIt’s been a long journey so far. I have gone to the Rocky Mountain National Park, staying in Estes Park, Colorado. This trip has given me a new found respect for both the United States and it’s conservationist system. I love the beauty of all...
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Appalachian Mountains Archive
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Appalachia Backpacking
Posted on June 30, 2010 | 4 CommentsMy brother wanted to organize a backpacking adventure a few weeks ago so I decided that we should hike the Smoky Mountains National Park. 40 miles, lacerated shin, bummed knee, lack of sleep are all the major events within our trip. The first day we... -
Smoky Mountain National Park
Posted on June 29, 2009 | No CommentsThis weekend Melody and I were on a trip to the Appalachian mountain range in the Smoky Mountain National Park. We decided to hike the Appalachian Trail, toward the Charlie Bunion overlook. Here is Melody on the way to the overlook, all excited. We arrived...
