What do you pack when you are hiking the Chilkoot Trail through Alaska, BC, and into the Yukon in the footsteps of the gold rush stampeders? I know what would be on my list today, but what did the historic gear checklist look like? Let's find out! Disclosure: This post … [Read more...] about Hiking the Chilkoot Trail: Historic Gear Checklists
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Hiking the Chilkoot Trail: Dyea to Lindeman Lake Section
It was dubbed the World’s Longest Museum. Hiking the Chilkoot trails is a blast to past. The section from Dyea to Lindeman Lake was dubbed the "world's longest museum." Read on to learn the who, what, where, why, and how along this historic route spanning across Alaska, BC, … [Read more...] about Hiking the Chilkoot Trail: Dyea to Lindeman Lake Section
Exploring Yosemite & Its Pioneer Past
Wawona means "Big Tree." It is also the gateway to Yosemite National Park from the south. In the late 1800s, Wawona was Yosemite's largest stagecoach stop. Today, most people zip by on their way to see Half Dome and Yosemite Valley - but there's plenty of history behind the rocks … [Read more...] about Exploring Yosemite & Its Pioneer Past
Mountain Meadows
Some places pull you in because of their beauty; others grab your heart because of the sheer magnitude of the story they hold. Mountain Meadows, Utah is one of those places. What and Where is Mountain Meadows? Mountain Meadows may not not be one of the most stunning of … [Read more...] about Mountain Meadows
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument | Colorado
Canyons of the Ancients National Monument is an archaeologically rich area tucked in the southwestern corner of Colorado. Check it out for your next RV travel and/or hiking adventure base when actively searching for the past. Post updated May 21, 2023 Disclosure: This … [Read more...] about Canyons of the Ancients National Monument | Colorado