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Greetings from Appalachian National Scenic Trail

This was taken in VA in 2017. Keith and I love the AT in Virginia because it is mostly dog friendly (as are the wineries, breweries and distilleries along the Blue Ridge Parkway : ) Winston loves the hiking and also enjoys the pets he gets when we stop for…
Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park

This was taken at an overlook in Great Smoky Mountain NP in 2011. Keith and I rented a pup friendly cabin outside the park and enjoyed a lot of hiking (most of it outside the park) with our boy Winston.
Greetings from Indiana Dunes National Park

My partner Keith took me to Chicago for my 50th bday in 2015. On the way back to Columbus we stopped at the Dunes and really enjoyed our afternoon there.
Greetings from Olympic National Park

I spent a day hiking in Olympic National Park with my family this summer. We were greeted by snow-capped mountains and miles of evergreens, both of which were familiar characteristics of Washington State. Throughout the year, the mountains are always dotted with wildflowers frequented by fat bees and skittish butterflies.…
Greetings from Yosemite National Park

There are pictures of me sitting by Vernal Falls when I was eight. The funny thing is, I don't have a single memory of that hike. So, when my parents told me we were going to Yosemite National Park over the summer, I was excited to experience its magnificence again.…
Greetings from Crater Lake National Park

I’m a little bit country. I’m a little bit rock and roll. Together we’re enjoying our trip to Crater a Lake.
Greetings from Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The two intrepid explorers find their way through the forest to find a refreshing mountain stream.
Greetings from Olympic National Park

On top of Hurricane Ridge I came across this deer who seemed to be enjoying the view as much as I did.
Greetings from Acadia National Park

Growing up, my mom was from Maine, every summer, our vacation was in Maine to visit with family, but also stay in a cabin along the beach. My happy childhood was spent at Acadia and surrounding areas, walking trails, watching the sun come up at Cadillac Mountain, going to hear…
Greetings from Gateway National Recreation Area

The summer I moved to New York, I spent the work week looking forward to the drive out to the the People's Beach at Jacob Riis Park. I spent the afternoon in the waves, in between trying kombucha for the first time and finding myself one towel over from a…