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Lake Powell – Date TBD

Nov 25, 2017
Casey
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I want to go here to get my drone up in the air (if it is legal there) and get some pretty decent photos. Maybe some backpacking or car camping if desired.

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Zion National Park – Date TBD

Nov 25, 2017
Casey
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The 3rd of four national parks I want to complete in 2018. No particular order in completing them though. Will be backpacking and photo taking.

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Canyonlands National Park – Date TBD

Nov 25, 2017
Casey
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A weekend get-a-way planned for late spring. Will be backpacking.

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Arches National Park – Date TBD

Nov 25, 2017
Casey
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Another weekend I want to spend in Utah getting photos while hiking.

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Slot Canyon – Date TBD

Nov 25, 2017
Casey
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Adding this to my list. I don’t have anything but this link to go on right now: https://www.visitutah.com/things-to-do/outdoor-adventures/slot-canyons/  

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Castlewood Canyon State Park

Jul 17, 2017
Casey
Day Hikes, Recent/Past Hikes
Tags: Castle Rock, Castlewood Canyon State Park, Colorado
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James and I finally got out and got our first hike of the season. We went to Castlewood Canyon SP just south-southeast of Denver. We did about a 4 mile loop. Wasn’t too difficult, but it was hot and very humid. Thunder and lightning coming from behind us, we definitely though we were gonna get […]

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Forest

May 16, 2017
Casey
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This Memorial Day weekend, I plan on going down to Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Forest for some day hikes. I will be bringing my overnight gear as well so if we get lucky to find some good spots, we can hike in and camp. I’m expected to end up at a camp ground […]

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Flying J Ranch 3/5/17

Mar 06, 2017
Casey
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My first hike of 2017 was at Flying J Ranch park near Conifer, CO. It’s part of the Jefferson County Open Space program. Small hike roughly 3 miles round trip. The start sure showed how out of shape I was with difficulty breathing but after a bit of hiking, it seemed to get easier and […]

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Upcoming Hikes

  • Canyonlands National Park – Date TBD
  • Winter Camping – Guanella Pass
  • Lake Powell – Date TBD
  • Garden of the Gods
  • Indian Peaks Wilderness’ Lost Lake

Recent / Past Hikes

  • Staunton State Park 5/12/18
  • Castlewood Canyon State Park
  • Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Forest
  • Flying J Ranch 3/5/17
  • 14,036ft Mt. Sherman – 6/19/16

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