Yosemite National Park was established by congress on October 1, 1980, one of America’s oldest parks in the national park system. With over 95% of the park being designated as wilderness, the cathedral-like granite cliffs and giant sequoia trees were a sanctuary for many environmental trailblazers like John Muir and other conservationists.
Read MoreMemories, trails and highlights of an 8-day road trip through Glacier National Park and the Canadian Rockies. Camping through some of the most stunning alpine landscapes in North America. Bathing in serene lakes, soaking in hot springs, and hikes filled with splendor.
Read MoreThe Pacific Northwest Summers are absolutely incredible. Although we get only four months of consistent sunshine, those four months seem to make up for the rest of the year. My husband and I told ourselves that this Summer, we would spend more time backpacking in the wilderness areas of Washington. On the top of that list was the Enchantments.
Read MoreThe Enchanted Valley Trail in Olympic National Park has hosted travelers near and far since the early 1930s. It used to be a destination mountain retreat for hikers and horseback riders, but now a common place for multi day backpackers. The Enchanted Valley is filled with old growth trees and endless mossy forests.
Read MoreDo you remember your first step into a national park? I was an awkward 12 year old just beginning to appreciate what the word “travel” meant. My parents didn’t like to travel much, so I frequently tagged along with my best friend, Alessandra on every opportunity I could when her parents took their Summer road trips. My first visit to a national park was Biscayne National Park in Southern Florida just outside of Miami. I remember the aromas of the emerald river canals…
Read MoreThank you to all of my amazing 2018 clients. My first year in business in Portland, Oregon, I was able to give back to three different non-profit organizations that help protect our public lands. %5 of all of all sales from Anchor and Pine goes straight back into protecting our public lands.
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