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On This Day back in 2017, I visited what was then-claimed to be the World’s largest and, perhaps, oldest living organism.

While it’s since been relegated to second largest living organism, and understood to be closer to 16,000 years ago, this video will still blow your mind. (read more)

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Ten photos from our spectacular bush flight into Lake Clark National Park & Preserve - On This Day in 2019.

Snow-covered mountains and glaciers stretch across a vast landscape under a cloudy sky.Snow-covered mountains with rugged rocky slopes and patches of ice or a glacier under a cloudy sky are shown.Snow-capped mountains surround a lush green valley with a winding river flowing through it under a partly cloudy sky.Snow-covered mountain peaks dominate a rugged landscape under a cloudy sky.Snow-capped mountains rise above dense green forests that border a vibrant turquoise lake under a cloudy sky.A vast mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks, winding rivers, and dense green forests under a cloudy sky.A vast mountainous landscape with snow-capped peaks, a river or lake running through the valley, and a faint rainbow appearing under a cloudy sky.A winding river flows through a lush green valley surrounded by snow-capped mountains under a cloudy sky.A vast mountain range with snow-capped peaks and dense green forests under a cloudy sky stretches across the landscape.A snow-covered mountain peak partially shrouded in clouds stands above a rugged icy landscape.

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Moving goods—three major transportation systems in view: rail, highway, river.

(Shot near Cape Girardeau, Missouri in April 2024)

A cable-stayed bridge illuminated at dusk spans over railroad tracks with a partly cloudy sky in the background.
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Amid all these new slash pages, it’s become clear that we’ve somehow missed an obvious one. So I added it to my own site.

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A tall, vertical retro sign reads 1st NATIONAL BANK attached to a brick building under a cloudy sky.
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I’ve seen this shared this quite a bit recently, and for good reason.

Your dishwasher is better than you think (tips, tricks, and how they work)

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May you be happy & kind (Throckmorton, Texas, April 2024)

A small building with a red roof and green walls features the positive message May You Be Happy & Kind painted on one side.
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My pal Randy runs one of the few true outdoor adventure blogs around. Nearly every week, he posts new trip reports, accompanied by excellent photography, about his adventures around the greater Colorado Plateau. #junited2024

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Alaska has the least impressive state capitol building of all. It’s just a random looking office building with a small park across the street. (On This Day in 2019)

A multi-story brick and stone building with two American flags flying on its roof is surrounded by trees and a wet pavement.
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Let’s play the game “Guess Where We Are Going to Land”

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Ten photos from our flight from Juneau to Yakutat, Alaska

AKA, “always choose the window seat” - On This Day in 2019.

Aerial view from an airplane shows a vast glacier flowing into a turquoise lake surrounded by mountainous terrain under a clear blue sky.

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It's pretty hard to lose the trail on the way to Pelican Beach in .

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It’s not a blog per se, but my buddy (and Podcast Hall of Famer) Evo personally curates a great list of audio fiction podcasts that have recently aired a season or series finale. So this is a list that highlights completed stories you can binge all the way through.

Today’s addition to #Junited2024

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Ten photos from last night’s sunset paddle down the Lower Salt River.

A rugged mountain range rises above a desert landscape with scattered vegetation and a small body of water under a clear blue sky.A rocky mountain range is reflected clearly in a calm body of water surrounded by greenery under a partly cloudy sky.A person is kayaking on a calm river surrounded by rocky cliffs and lush vegetation under a partly cloudy sky.A serene river reflects a dramatic sky filled with clouds, with mountains and trees silhouetted against the horizon.A river flows in front of green vegetation with rugged, rocky mountains under a partly cloudy blue sky in the background.A serene body of water reflects a cloudy sky and desert vegetation, including tall saguaro cacti and dense bushes.A person holding a can of The Original Cloudwater beer while sitting in a blue kayak on a calm river with rocky hills and cloudy skies in the background.A calm river flows gently under a cloudy sky with trees lining both banks and birds flying overhead.A group of horses is standing and drinking water in a river with mountains and cloudy sky in the background.A vibrant sunset casts an orange and pink glow over a calm river surrounded by green trees and a distant hillside.

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I get a fraction of the robocalls + confirmation text msgs since my dad died. It’s crazy how often my phone would buzz with some sort of medical appointment reminder or notification—just a constant unending barrage. I also had no fewer than nine different medical portals I had to manage. That sucked

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Backcountry badassery, or an immersive experience?

This has been one of the most cited posts on my website since I published it in 2017. And the older I’ve gotten, the more I find myself focusing more on the journey and less about the outcome. If you’ve ever asked me about how long it takes to complete a specific trail, you’ve probably gotten a shortened version of this post.

#outdoors #hiking #backpacking #trailrunning #NationalParks

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I’m finally getting out on the river tonight for a sunset paddle, the first one of the season. Here are a couple shots from this day two years ago, when I did a full moon paddle with my friend Brittany.

A person wearing a helmet stands on the shore between two kayaks under the moonlight, with trees and mountains silhouetted in the background.A blue kayak floating on calm river water reflects the warm light of rocky cliffs and sparse vegetation during sunset.

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Chances are good that Lou Plummer has already left a nice comment on your blog post, or directed you to a useful app he’s used, or written a story about his own life that resonated with you. He recently wrote a line about intentionally trying to spread some good vibes, and man, that’s exactly what he does every day here on the personal web. #Junited2024

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Some People with Insomnia Think They’re Awake when They’re Asleep

Up All Night? You May Have Actually Been Asleep. You say you haven’t slept all night. Brain scans say you have. New science says both inferences may be right

This is absolutely me. I’m up the entire damn night and my Apple Watch claims I slept three hours.

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Four years ago today, we camped on the Mogollon Rim and enjoyed this interesting sunset, fueled in part by wildfire smoke. #camping #sunset #arizona

A hand holds a piece of wood with a hole, perfectly framing the setting sun against a colorful sky with scattered clouds.