Minnesota State Parks, Wow!
An adventurous excitement that my heart and soul craves several return visits to enjoy thoroughly.
An adventurous excitement that my heart and soul craves several return visits to enjoy thoroughly.
My awe is continuously appreciative of my surroundings.
My times have been moments of spiritual tranquility.
Dreaming of nomadic travels roaming our planet, searching for tranquil moments surrounded by nature.
I have returned with more of my desert hiking experiences forthcoming.
Mega-events are attended by at least 500+ people
I'm always surrounded with incredible views.
Duluth, MN, is the boyhood hometown of Robert Allen Zimmerman,
Pssst, here's a travel destination secret.
I talked about my adventures when suddenly my uncle's pickup turned into the left turn lane
The quiet wilderness serenity of nature's beauty.
Surrounded by nature, emitting happiness and contentment.
Surrounded by nature, emitting happiness and contentment
A sense of reverence is experienced as you pass the enormous Coast Redwood Trees
If you stop moving, you will die
We are sleeping inside a pup-tent for the very first time together.
Glacier National Park is a natural amusement park, with hiking, and backpacking trails providing a soul calming meditative experience costing less than the entrance to Disney World, or Six Flags.…
As I mature, I'm discovering the wisdom to calm my anxious excitement to cherish every moment of my travels. MJL
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On many occasions, my family and friends have voiced their concerns about me backpacking or hiking into the forests and deserts. They fear for my safety of everything and anything…
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