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- 20250706 Seattle WA Downtown and Sunset
We recently drove from Kalispell, MT, to Seattle, stopping in Spokane for lunch at The Elk, a spot featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Their BBQ chicken quesadilla and oysters were amazing! Deciding Spokane wasn’t for us, we continued to Seattle, arriving around 1am. The next day, we explored Seattle’s waterfront, capturing beautiful sunset photos!
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20250706 Seattle WA Downtown and Sunset
We recently drove from Kalispell, MT, to Seattle, stopping in Spokane for lunch at The Elk, a spot featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives. Their BBQ chicken quesadilla and oysters were amazing! Deciding Spokane wasn’t for us, we continued to Seattle, arriving around 1am. The next day, we explored Seattle’s waterfront, capturing beautiful sunset photos!
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20250704 Upper Two Medicine Lake Hike at Glacier National Park MT
Construction at the Many Glacier entrance initially disrupted our plans, but we turned it into a win! By starting our hike before 7am, we easily bypassed the timed entry system and discovered our new favorite trail. We were thrilled to spot great wildlife including some moose! This made our day and hike so enjoyable!
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20250703 Trail of The Cedars and Lake MacDonald in Glacier National Park
Despite plans to hike the Grinnel Glacier trail, construction in the area of Many Glacier’s entrance had restricted access. Instead, we enjoyed the scenic drive and a relaxing visit to Lake MacDonald. The lake’s colorful pebbles were stunning, though many online photos are enhanced. We were excited to just take in the beauty of the…
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20250702 Montana Vortex and House of Mystery Columbia Falls MT
We were in the area of Glacier National Park and wanted to check out the Montana Vortex and House of Mystery, which offers a “weird” experience. They featuring some Bigfoot memorabilia and three vortexes! We witness optical illusions, like people appearing to change height on level ground. The unexplained phenomena make for an interesting experience.
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20250701 Herron Park Sunset and Shadow Kalispell MT
While hanging out in Kalispell, MT, there was a breathtaking sunset unfolding which panted the sky with vibrant hues as magnificent cloud formations gathering above the horizon and tree line. I quickly photographed the spectacular scene. The pictures turned out great, especially the unique tree horizon, clipped from the bottom-right and climbing to the left.
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20250627 Herron Park Hike Kalispell MT
Montana proved to be a surprisingly beautiful destination, with stunning landscapes stretching from Billings to Kalispell and picturesque snow-capped mountains. Herron Park, located near Kalispell, offers an extensive trail system perfect for mountain biking, horseback riding, or hiking. Visitors can enjoy breathtaking overlooks of Foys Lake and Kalispell, experiencing the natural grandeur of the region.
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20250621 Yellowstone National Park and Drive to Kalispell MT
We drove through Yellowstone, prioritizing Buddy’s health at lower elevations. We saw wildlife, hot springs, and the Old Faithful erupt before exiting the park to head to West Yellowstone, a charming western-style town. It was a quick but memorable trip focused on Buddy’s comfort.
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20250616 Drive to Billings MT
After ensuring Buddy’s health stabilized in Salt Lake City, Utah, we’re now en route to Billings, Montana, a city also at a safe elevation for him. The drive has been surprisingly scenic and pleasant, revealing an unexpected beauty in this part of the country. We don’t have specific plans for activities in Billings, MT.
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20250614 Red Canyons and Drive to Salt Lake City UT
Due to an unexpected bout of altitude sickness affecting Buddy, the group started their drive much earlier than planned. Despite the health concerns, the journey offered a stunning visual detour. They were able to frequently stop and photograph the remarkable Red Canyons, which provided a memorable highlight to their trip.
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20250613 The Narrows Hike at Zion National Park
Following a hike on Angel’s Landing, we set out to explore The Narrows in Zion National Park, seeking to experience the lower canyon areas. Much of the hike involved wading through the refreshingly cold river water, an unexpected but enjoyable challenge. Although the full trail was eight miles, we aimed to complete at least five…
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20250612 Angels Landing Hike in Zion National Forest
Today is the day we conquer a tremendous hike on Angel’s Landing… it is a very well known hike for it’s crazy path and use of chains. We wanted to take this opportunity to really see the beautiful panoramic views of Zion National Park… and this did not disappoint in the least!
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20250611 Zion National Park Drive
We made our way from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to Zion National Park and the first thing we noticed was the change in temperature. Although Zion is amazing, the heat is intense. That didn’t stop us. We drove through the park itself, hiked Angel’s Landing (which was insane) and The Narrows. AMAZING!
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20250609 Mike Kelly Grand Canyon Drive Through and Overlooks
Today was a pretty easy day as we are relaxing around the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. Today, the drive-though was spectacular and allowed us to see what we haven’t had the chance to see before on a previous trip! This was such a great time and we are excited to see more!
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20250607 Mike Kelly Road Trip To Grand Canyon
We got the fix for the van while in Chula Vista CA. One of the solar panels wiring needed to be replaced. Now that we are officially on our way with the mainland portion of the road trip. We are heading to the Grand Canyon and we saw some beautiful sights along the way.
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20250528 Lake Hollywood Park with Shanda and Phillip
Getting closer to the Hollywood sign was all of our goals today! Kelly and I have been in a great area to see the sign, so we wanted the go there! We made our way to Lake Hollywood Park. The views were amazing and the drive was beautiful!
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20250527 Santa Monica Pier and Venice Beach with Shanda and Phillip
We returned to Los Angeles and met up with her sister, Shanda, and her boyfriend, Phillip. We had to go to the Santa Monica Pier which was amazing. We checked out the beach and just enjoyed the vibe/atmosphere. I am glad we all got together! Fun times!
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20250519 Lower Arroyo Seco Trail Pasadena CA
With it being such a beautiful day today in Pasadena, CA, we decided to get out of the room to take a walk. This trail wasn’t a trail with a lot of BOOM or WOW factors, but one with some colorful flowers and little wildlife. We did a loop and enjoyed the time out here!
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20250518 Lake Hollywood Trail LA CA
Since arriving in California, we have wanted to go for a walk. We have to be careful what hikes we plan to do because we don’t have our hiking shoes. We only have flip-flops and they suck on rough terrain. This walking path is used by many… walkers, runners, joggers, or bikers! All welcome!
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20250516 Redondo Beach CA and Terranea Trail
The weather was amazing today and we went on a little drive through the Redondo Beach area. While in the area, there was a trail on the coastline we wanted to walk on. The trail is called the Terranea Trail and us a pretty short trail. The walk was really nice!
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20250515 Visiting Santa Monica Pier CA
After leaving Hawaii, we look to move our adventures down the road. Today was a time to check out the pier in Santa Monica. We couldn’t ask for such a beautiful day to visit the Santa Monica Pier.
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