THE SECRETS OF MAPLE PASS
I have long pondered my spiritual mentor’s mysterious words, unable to imagine a joy that has no condition—could such a thing REALLY exist in me? How did Maple Pass mysteriously connect me with that truth? All beings seek to be happy. All beings seek to avoid pain. Only the few realize the unconditional source of…
CRATER LAKE: A THRESHOLD BETWEEN WORLDS?
Glacier Lake sits in a glacially carved bowl, where pure turquoise water, free of sediment, algae, and organic material, dazzles against an ivory winter landscape—yes, visible in spring and early summer! Unlike other lakes where sunlight tends to refract and scatter across the water’s surface, Glacier Lake uniquely absorbs the sun’s red, orange, and yellow wavelengths…
MOON-EYED PEOPLE OF PISGAH
Pisgah National Forest is an extraordinary landscape, where blue ridge mountains, heavily forested slopes, and a high density of waterfalls come together across more than 500,000 acres of rugged Appalachian terrain. Pisgah was on the first and oldest national forests in the eastern U.S. established after the turn of the century in 1916. We were inspired by the…
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THE SECRETS OF MAPLE PASS
I have long pondered my spiritual mentor’s mysterious words, unable to imagine a joy that has no condition—could such a thing REALLY exist in me? How did Maple Pass mysteriously connect me with that…
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CRATER LAKE: A THRESHOLD BETWEEN WORLDS?
Glacier Lake sits in a glacially carved bowl, where pure turquoise water, free of sediment, algae, and organic material, dazzles against an ivory winter landscape—yes, visible in spring and early summer! Unlike other lakes where…
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MOON-EYED PEOPLE OF PISGAH
Pisgah National Forest is an extraordinary landscape, where blue ridge mountains, heavily forested slopes, and a high density of waterfalls come together across more than 500,000 acres of rugged Appalachian terrain. Pisgah was on the first and…
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PLUTO’S PRIMORDIAL CAVE
Pluto’s Cave plunges the adventurer into the ancient underworld of Mount Shasta’s High Desert. Given the site’s location, it’s no surprise that many hikers drive past the northern flanks of Mount Shasta without realizing…
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BOLD & BEAUTIFUL BIG BEND
Big Bend National Park, Texas ⛰️ Park History Big Bend National Park, located in remote West Texas, is a land of dramatic contrasts—towering mountains, desert expanses, and the winding Rio Grande that gives the…
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LUMINOUS LAKE COMO
Lake Como has become one of Italy’s most popular destination spots, renowned for its stunning Alpine views, charming cities with locally sourced wine and culinary delicacies, and luxury shopping. It is no wonder millions…
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MAJESTIC MOUNT SHASTA
Mount Shasta rises dramatically from Northern California’s Cascade Range, a volcanic summit that commands attention from miles away—we were stunned the witness snow-capped peaks from over 100 miles away! At 14,179 feet, it is…
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SUBLIME SABLE FALLS
Sable Falls, located within Michigan’s Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, is a striking waterfall cascade that drops nearly 75 feet over sandstone formations shaped by ancient glacial forces. Hidden within a forest enclave, the falls’…
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SPECTACULAR SILVER FALLS
Silver Falls National Park, Oregon 🌎 Geologic History Silver Falls is not only one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the western United States, but also has a fascinating 15-million-year geological history that explains…