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When I was a kid, my brother and I were each in "outdoor" youth programs. I won't name the organizations, but...
Decades ago, I sat in my parent’s family room and watched a 16 mm black and white movie of their honeymoon in...
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As an intrepid traveler, I’m always looking for new places to explore. Occasionally, I return to special...
I visited Namibia in June, in what is meant to be winter in the southern hemisphere. I traveled for 2 weeks on...
A family friend is fond of calling us "Swiss family Hörst," given our Swiss/German heritage and our propensity...
Familiarity with National Parks and National Forests is pretty standard. These locations provide beautiful...