Summer of ’23 has given us an amazing opportunity to set off on new adventures around the mountains of Oregon and Washington. Closest to Hillsboro, Mt Hood is only 1.5hrs away. Our favorite spot there is Lost Lake situated at the base of the mountain with tents, yurts and cabins. Lost Lake, Mt Hood WeContinue reading “Hood, Adams, Rainier & Three Sisters”
Category Archives: National Parks
Kenai Fjords National Park
Shortly after our return from Denali, we fit in one last adventure through the Kenai Fjords. This was the first time we experienced rain over our two week trip, so it made for a real Alaskan experience. Seas were rougher, water ran down the cliffs into the ocean, but sea life was exploding. We sawContinue reading “Kenai Fjords National Park”
Denali National Park
They say only 30% of visitors to Denali National Park ever see the full mountain unobstructed. We were among the lucky few. Over three days, we explored both the north and south sides of the park, giving ourselves the best possible chance to witness Denali in all its glory. But I wanted more than justContinue reading “Denali National Park”
Glacier Bay National Park
Mostly only accessible by water, Glacier Bay National Park was in fact full of glaciers and marine wildlife. And our good weather continued with mostly clear skies and NO RAIN! We saw hundreds of sea otters, humpback whales, bald eagles, and mountain goats sprinkled along the cliffside. We found the best places to see whalesContinue reading “Glacier Bay National Park”
Grand Teton Bighorn Sheep
In February of 2022, Kaylyn and I made another visit to one of our favorite places—Grand Teton National Park— but this time in the dead of winter. Something drew us to the idea of seeing our beloved, jagged mountain range in a quieter off-season setting. While park visitors were few, the wildlife was plentiful! Moose,Continue reading “Grand Teton Bighorn Sheep”
A Crawford-Wright Yellowstone
This was 2021’s big vacation with the Crawford family. An opportunity to spend some quality time together and tour the grand Yellowstone National Park. I had never been to Yellowstone or the Tetons, and Kaylyn didn’t remember much from when she visited when she was little – so we were both really excited. And, Kaylyn’sContinue reading “A Crawford-Wright Yellowstone”
Yosemite’s Pohono Trail
In May of 2021, we trekked from the valley floor to the rim of Yosemite National Park. The trail led us up the southern side of the valley with almost 2,000 ft in elevation gain. We were welcomed with a 180° view at Stanford Point where we set up camp for two nights. The trailContinue reading “Yosemite’s Pohono Trail”
Honeymoon Roadtrip
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions, we were very limited to what we could do after our mini Covid-wedding in April. To avoid planes and crowds, we planned a roadtrip from Salt Lake through Lake Tahoe and the Sierras. The grand tour led us to kayak on Lake Tahoe and spend the night in a canvasContinue reading “Honeymoon Roadtrip”
Wright Around the Bend 