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Images of Iceland’s Iconic Ponies

Although there was so much to love about Iceland, my absolute favorite thing were the wild ponies!!  I couldn't get enough.  I must have a thousand photos of these beautiful, sturdy, stoic creatures.  They were...

Hut to Hut on Iceland’s Beautiful Laugavegur Trail

I remember vividly the Greyhound-size bus navigating hair-pin turns, passing other vehicles, and being relentlessly bounced around on the bumpiest and narrowest of roads in the Highlands of...

Building Bridges

I collapsed into the camp chair, every inch of my body caked in salty sweat. Sweating was almost useless in the humidity.  I had drunk at least three liters of water that day, but my mouth was still parched, unlike my clothes, hair, hat.  Clay’s hand were on his hips...

Hiking Hope Lake … Nature’s Bounty on Full Display

When the Life Bus went to Durango at the end of August to celebrate our brother's wedding, we spent a few days in Telluride adventuring together there.  (See Just a Darn Good Day Paddling in Telluride post).  We were recommended this hike by the great people at our...
“The Inherent Risk is What Makes it Fun.”

“The Inherent Risk is What Makes it Fun.”

“From here, the toe of the glacier is about seven miles away, and it’s about two miles from there to the top, with a fifteen degree slope on average.”   “You’re lying.” The words were out of my mouth before I could even think. Austin laughed.  “It’s hard to get...

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I won!

I won!

https://colecampfireblog.com/2018/08/06/raffle-winner/ I wanted to give a shout-out to Cole Campfire for their monthly raffle. I can't wait to dive into these.

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The Fifteen Hour Friend

The Fifteen Hour Friend

“How did you meet” seems to be a question reserved for the happenstance that led to one being coupled. True friends, so the thinking goes, are the ones you've known so long that you cannot even remember not knowing them, much less how you met. The Life Bus is...

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Photo Challenge:  Prolific

Photo Challenge: Prolific

Here's what rush hour in Evergreen, CO can look like.  As is fitting, this prolific elk herd is making its way over the road towards Elk Meadow Open Space.  Elk Meadow is one of several terrific open space trail systems that can be found in Evergreen, CO....

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