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National Parks

Rocky Mountain National Park

Canyonlands - Island in the Sky

Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park Blue Hour

Rocky Mountain National Park is my home park, at only 45 minutes away. I love going there in the winter when there are fewer crowds!

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White Sands National Park

Canyonlands - Island in the Sky

Rocky Mountain National Park

White Sands National Park is a unique, dog-friendly park in New Mexico. It features the largest gypsum dunes in the world!

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Canyonlands - Island in the Sky

Canyonlands - Island in the Sky

Canyonlands - Island in the Sky

Canyonlands Island in the Sky national park pic at sunset

My first desert backpacking experience--from water scarcity to navigation challenges, it was a (beautiful) learning experience!

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Black Canyon of the Gunnison

Canyonlands - Island in the Sky

black canyon of the gunnison view from the south rim in winter  by bottomless backpacks

This park is stunning and receives a fraction of the traffic, making for a great experience regardless of the time of year.

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The Badlands

badlands national park at sunrise

Car camping in the Badlands was amazing. From mountain goats to thunderstorms, it was an experience to remember.

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Joshua Tree National Park

sunrise in joshua tree national park

The best sunrise I've ever seen while backpacking was in Joshua Tree National Park. It's an incredible place to visit in January!

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The Grand Canyon

Canyonlands - The Needles District

Canyonlands - The Needles District

grand canyon bright angel trail spring snow

Backpacking the Grand Canyon in March meant everything from 80 degree temps to snow in the same overnight trip.  

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Canyonlands - The Needles District

Canyonlands - The Needles District

Canyonlands - The Needles District

needles district window canyonlands national park

The Needles District is a hidden gem. May was the perfect time of year for a backpacking overnight.

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Great Sand Dunes

Canyonlands - The Needles District

Big Bend National Park

great sand dunes national park

A highly underrated park, the Great Sand Dunes is an amazing place to explore and is one of the more dog-friendly parks available.

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Big Bend National Park

Big Bend National Park

Big Bend National Park

December was the perfect time of year to go backpacking in Big Bend. The South Rim Loop has stunning views.

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