Day of the Dead Trees

An enormous snag in the Clearwater Mountains When I was a teenager, my mother painted leafless trees on the walls…

3 years ago

The 5 Best Hiking and Backpacking Games for Adults

Here at Slow the Parks, we love word games and wordsmithing. Over the years we have collected a healthy number…

4 years ago

Public Lands Vs. The Executive Branch

Joe Biden moves into the White House in four days. Until then, President Donald Trump has a brief window to…

4 years ago

Thanksgiving at 12,000 Feet

Making Friends in Public Imagine a world where strangers greet you when you see them, where you can trust your…

4 years ago

How my 100-Mile Backpacking Trip Convinced Me Not to Be a Thru-Hiker

A Dream is Born When I was 19 I moved to an apartment outside of Burney, California that was 1.09…

4 years ago

Southern Utah is Being Bulldozed Away

Last week week I moved from western Washington to northern Arizona.  This was a bittersweet move. I am beyond excited…

4 years ago

An Exchange of Soles—Ten Days in The Wilderness of Idaho

"Paul, what size of shoe do you wear?" "Around a 9, why? It's two days into mine and Paul's 100-mile…

4 years ago

Fast vs. Slow: A Toddler’s Perspective

This past week has been the most relaxing week I’ve had in a long while. I took some time off…

4 years ago

My Favorite Day in a National Park

When I look back on the best days and moments I’ve ever had in National Parks there are several outstanding…

4 years ago

Hiking at Old Dog Speed

The following has been adapted and edited from a journal on May 23, 2020. I have been visiting one park…

5 years ago