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A long detour
Last spring, I had planned to fill you all in on more of my travel adventures and had some new adventures planned… and then I got a job offer.
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Big Bend Ranch State Park
In addition to Big Bend National Park, Texas has Big Bend Ranch State Park. After my night just outside the national park, I headed to the south entrance of the state park. Then, with some info in hand, I started the drive north.
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Big Bend National Park
From Ozona, somewhere in west Texas, I headed to Big Bend National Park. The flora and fauna were interesting and the geology was beautiful!
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West Texas
The day after Christmas, I packed up from my cousin’s and hit the road in the direction of Big Bend National Park. But first, I had several stops planned along the way.
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Christmas in Texas
After New Orleans, I headed to Texas to spend Christmas with a cousin I hadn’t seen in over 40 years. One the way, I saw the mighty Mississippi, learned about early life along the river, and endured my coldest night yet.
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New Orleans
I spent a day and a half wandering and eating my way through the French Quarter.
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The Gulf Coast
From Alabama, I drove south to the Gulf Coast – a study in contradictions. From skyscrapers, to white sand, to large birds, to mighty rivers, to massive industry.
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Alabama Civil Rights History
I spent a couple of days I’ve in Birmingham and Montgomery. I focused on civil rights (and the lack thereof) history in these two cities.
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Trout Lake Resupply
Trout Lake is reported to be one of the better towns for resupplying on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and I can see why. A group of local residents help hikers get to town and have what they need.
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PCT – Bridge of the Gods to Trout Lake
During the first 8 days of hiking the PCT I covered, 86 miles! Birdie, my usual hiking partner, and I started at the Bridge of the Gods on July 22nd, where my mom dropped us off and told us, “Go take a hike!” And, so we did!
Peregrination Cultivation 