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Glacier National Park, Montana, United States

After leaving the cabin we drove five hours north to Glacier. About 5 miles from the entrance was a huge lake and mountains in the background. It was about 6 so we went in search for a campground. We stayed at the Apgar campground(which is the first one) because the ranger station had closed, which is where we would have bought our backcountry passes. We awoke early and bought some passes to hike and stay on a backpacking trail. We started our ascent over the mountains and across the park to where the trailhead was. When we got to the trail we could not believe the view. We hiked through grizzly country, up into our campsite, and set camp at about 5. (there are strict guidelines for food storage and time that you have to be in your tent because of predators) We were a little nervous about the unnecessary amount of grizzly and cougar beware signs but felt confident on what to do if an attack did occur. The next morning we woke early and decided to hike about 3 more miles up to the triple pass without our packs. The view of the glaciers, waterfalls and lakes relaxing and we all took some time alone. JAH hike up a little further and saw some mountain goats and marmots and came down to meet us after about 2 hours. About 4 hours and 8 miles later we were back at the car and really in need of a burger and a beer (usually the only thing you want after a hard hike) so we did just that. After we ate we decided to make the trek back to columbus, drove for about 7 hours and made it at about 12:30. We really had a great time at the park and I would for sure go back.
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Butte, Montana, United States

We stayed at the cabin for three and a half days. It is tucked away deep in the Garnett Mountains and takes about an hour to drive to on a dirt road. When we pulled up to the cabin it blew away all expectations that I had. It was in the perfect spot right by a cold mountain stream and had a tremendous view of the hills and valleys. We set up our hammocks on the porch and made ourselves at home. After relaxing and listening to the calming sounds we took a hike up to a close by hill to watch the sunset. I don't think that I have ever slept as good as I did those few days. The next day we did a little work around helping stack woodpiles and took a dip in the creek. The whole weekend was relaxing and we really just sat around and read. The last night we were there we drove up the mountain to see some friends of Boo and Drew's named Jodie and Linda. We had a great time just hanging out and conversing about life.
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Absarokee, Montana, United States

When we woke at Annie Boo and Drew's house we all had some pops fpr brakfast. ( almost forgot how amazing they were and talked about what we wanted to do for the day. We came to the conclusion that we would drive towards Absarokee (which is about 1 miles towards the beartooth mountains) and look for some rocks to boulder (climb). We drove for about 45 minutes and found this awesome trail that has some rock faces about half a mile into it. Tripp and I climbed for some time and JAH hiked a little further. The trail was amazing! The water was rushing from the snow melt up in the Beartooth Mountains that we were in the foot of. When we were done climbing we hiked about 2 more miles and tripp and JAh jumped into the water, which was freezing cold. I wish I could have taken a picture of tripp's face when he came shooting back out of the water. I got some good climbing pics and one of tripp when he was fresh out of the water. THe land out here is almost like another planet...it is so majestic and beautiful. It also reminds you that there are much bigger things working in our world. After a few hours of playing we decided to go back to Columbus. We are very excited because tomorrow we are going to the cabin which is, I think just a couple of hours from here. We will be there until sunday, and then we are leaving strait from there to Glacier, and then to the trail for a few days. I will keep you posted when we return.
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Chaimberlain, South Dakota, United States

When we got up we were headed to St. Louis and within 2 hours we made it. We decided t go to the arc which is a huge monument about 620 feet high and you can go in little capsules up to the top and look over the city. The experience was awesome and we got some great pictures. After we went downtown to a park and ate lunch and were off to kansas city. We eventually went through Kansas City, into Kansas, then into Iowa, and eventually up to South Dakota. In the search for campgrounds in the wee hours of the morning we stumbled upon the Famil-e-caping campground. The place was more like a dark carnival with christmas lights and a butchers shed in the back. So...in spite of us all being creeped out we left. The next town we stopped in had an even creepier campgroud so we drove some more. A few towns later we finally found the place where we stayed...at 4 in the morning. We drove 700 miles in one day.
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Columbus, Montana, United States

When we got up at Leah and Dogan's house there was coffee already made. I got up earlier than Tripp and JAH and drank a few cups and talked with leah for a while. When we all got up and moving Leah made us lunch and we hit the road. 5t only took us about 45 min. to get to columbus and when we arrived we went to go see boo at work. After talking with her a while about things that we want to do while we are up here she gave us some good advice, ideas, guidelines, and some good words of wisdom. She also kept us laughing with her stories and jokes. After leaving we went to the community pool and got some A&W cream sodas(sparkling vanilla flavor)...one of the most amazing human inventions of of the 21st century. We then went to our barn that my parents own and checked out their oldsmobile. It is a turquoise 1961 olds super 88 in mint condition and low miles...I just wish they would let us take it for a spin(please!!!) I posted some pics so chec them out. Tomorrow we dont know what we are doing but I think on thursday we are going to annie and drew's cabin deep in the mountains a few hours west of here. I cant wait to be away from civilization and face to face with mother nature.
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Billings, Montana, United States

When we woke at the campground in South Dakota, we packed our things and we were on our way to Billings. We drove through the rest of the Black Hills and then on to Wyoming. When we were in Wyoming we stopped by Devils tower which is a rock formation that is about 1000 feet high with completely vertical sides and a flat top. It is a really amazing sight to see and we took some funny pictures that I will post. We drove for bout 4 more hours and arrived in billings at about 6:00 p.m. It was really good seeing our cousin and her boyfriend dogan because I have not seen them in 6 years. So we caught up on old times and had a few cocktails and stayed in their apartment.
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Spearfish, South Dakota, United States

When we woke in chamberlain we were off westward... our first stop was badlands national park. There is much history with the cowboys and indians in this park because the terrain is so difficult and it is a good hideout for anyone...hiding I guess. It is really an amazing place with really cool views. So we went off to the black hills and on to mount rushmore. It is HUGE I never thought it was so big and we got some really cool pics. so check them out...I am now in Spearfish writing in a laundry room and will prob. not be able to check the internet for a few more days. stay tuned and check out some more pics later. Last night we spent the night in spearfish at a campground that was hosting a BMW bike festival. We joked and said we hoped the harley bikers would show up and give it to them. When we pulled in there was a drunk man named bob who showed us to, as he called it, "the best spot in the black hills". He ended up being ok, we gave him a beer for some firewood and he soon smothered us with his presence.
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Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States

We woke late at JAH's at about 9:30 and hit the road. We drove through Mississippi, Tennessee, Arkansas and Missouri, where we stayed at Trail of Tears Tears State Park. When we pulled into the park we met this lady named cathy, who was the ranger for the park. She soon acquired the name chatty cathy and talked our ears off. She was cool though, she hooked us up with a patch, some Jr. ranger stickers, and some much needed bug spray (she was the bomb). SO most of the park was closed due to a huge snow storm, but we found a campsite and it was humid but we got enough sleep
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Fairhope, Alabama, United States

After spending forth of July, and then some with family in town from Louisiana, we start our adventure a bit later then expected. A free schedule is the best after all. Our first night we stopped in Birmingham at a high school friend's loft in downtown Birmingham. We had a great time and tim and his girlfriend, Anna, were very hospitable to such short notice crashers. We indulged in pizza, rice, pork chops and some great brew, and spend some time climbing on their bouldering hut until our arms and hands could take no more.
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Decatur, Alabama, United States

Drove up to Decatur for the night to set some things straight and visit with jah's dad and his wife. Had the "best dinner of the trip" and are anticipating our travels to St. Louis tomorrow. The trip has been awesome so far and we have'nt even left alabama.
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