Even though the Golden State got its name from the Gold Rush, I’d like to think it’s a fitting phrase to describe the state with one of the most beautiful sunsets.
Read moreWhat I Learned Over 17 Days of Camping With 10 Students
For every comment from frustrated campers about how they don’t want to eat the dinner you made because it looked too healthy, there is a moment when a student tells you that they appreciate nature more.
Read moreMy Great American Road Trip: The Circle of Discovery
I ended up visiting Crater Lake National Park, the Oregon Caves National Monument, which features a cave system in the Siskiyou Mountains, and the Redwood forests along the northern California coast, which protect some of the tallest trees on Earth.
Read moreMy Great American Road Trip West: Mount Shasta
Although I didn’t summit, I shifted my focus. It was less about conquering extreme challenges and more about enjoying new experiences.
Read moreMy New Year At The Lowest Point
Things don’t always go the way they are planned, but what you get out of the experience could be something amazing.
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