I’ve been fascinated by bears for as long as I can remember. I’ve hiked dozens of times through bear country in various places, but I’d never actually seen one up […]
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Tag: Mammoth Lakes
Mammoth Lakes’ Earthquake Fault: A Mind-Blowing Natural Wonder
Every now and then, you stumble into one of those unexpected geological surprises when you’re exploring a new place—and that’s exactly what the Earthquake Fault was for me. It’s this […]
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Exploring Devils Postpile National Monument, A Geological Wonder in California
Devils Postpile National Monument is one of the most fascinating geological sites in the Mammoth Lakes region—just one of several natural wonders packed into this area. It had been on […]
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What I Learned from My Misogi Challenge — and Why You Should Try One
The Misogi (禊) Challenge comes from an old Japanese idea about cleansing yourself — not just physically, but mentally. Traditionally, people would stand under a cold waterfall or step into […]
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This Slice of California Rivals New England Fall Foliage (It’s Peaking Right Now)
We’ve chased fall colors all over the U.S., from blazing maples in New England to golden aspens in Colorado. So when I heard there were leaf-peeping opportunities in California, I […]
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