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Here is a groovy article on mountain lions in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming that I cam across this morning. That is one big kitty cat and mountain lions are now frequently seen in places like Missouri where they had …

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If you are heading into the wilderness ensure you carry one little item that is multi-purpose and could save your life: Parachute Cord. Also known as 550 cord to us Army Airborne types, 550 cord can be used to make …

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With all the electronic gizmos out there today, it’s hard to nail down the best web site or app for the outdoors, but here are a few forecasters that may help you bag that trophy deer or haul in a …

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Lodging at the Grand Canyon

Here is a groovy tip. If you are vacationing at the Grand Canyon and want to stay at one of the hotels inside the park, be sure to make reservations as far out from your travel dates. In some lodges, …

 

The Grand Canyon

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Look for a upcoming travel story where we describe our recent trip to the Grand Canyon in the Southwestern United States. Photo: Kevin Lee McIver

 

Photo looking starboard toward the west on board the Alaska Marine Highway System ferry.

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Travel Southeast Alaska via the Alaska Marine Highway Ferry System

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Traveling to historic and scenic Southeast Alaska is best done via the ferry system that operates from Bellingham, Washington, all the way up to Skagway, Alaska in the north. The 3-day trip from Washington to Juneau costs about $1550 for …