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: Washington State
My intentions, at the beginning of this long road trip, were to cross mountains off of some list that I felt I needed to tackle. My intentions would later turn into taking advantage of the free time I had to see as much of the world as possible.
Read moreMy Great American Road Trip: Mount Hood Wilderness
I set up camp under darkened skies and fell asleep to the slow drizzle and then to the soft downpour of rain through the tall trees. I was greeted by the Pacific Northwest the way God intended it to be. Cold, rainy, and beautiful.
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 moreUplifting Others in the Outdoors
I’ve had the opportunity this month to help uplift others and be uplifted in the outdoors. I shared my story, gave away tips, and was taught how to maximize my fun in the snow. The month started with me protesting in Joshua Tree National Park to protect our parks, and it ended with an action plan to help protect the future of the planet and all the people in it.
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