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Fantastical Escape
Thoughts this time of year turn to wanting to visit one or more of the renaissance-type fairs that happen in the Midwest. Hope to make at least one this…
Gary Varner
Jul 1
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Hermitage on Wheels
Ostensibly, I hit the road back in September to travel west, immerse in nature, and spend quiet days on writing projects. It was not until recently that…
Gary Varner
Jan 6, 2022
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Spiritual Cleansing: A Visit to Redwoods National Park
Long, long ago, I knew I wanted to visit the majestic redwoods on California’s northern coast. These have always been my favorite tree, despite never…
Gary Varner
Nov 24, 2021
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Siren Song of the Sea
One thing I looked forward to when I got to California was the drive up the coast via Pacific California Highway 1. It did not disappoint. At times it…
Gary Varner
Nov 10, 2021
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Los Angeles Panoramic Splendor
Wow. Nothing shocks one quite like taking the beautiful, winding drive up to Griffith Observatory in Griffith Park, Los Angeles, CA, only to stand at…
Gary Varner
Nov 2, 2021
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Quartzite Time
If you happen to watch (or read) Nomadland, you glimpse part of Quartzite, AZ, probably the best known BLM camping area in the U.S. This is my first…
Gary Varner
Oct 23, 2021
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A Hike to Repeat
Some hikes are good exercise and enjoyable just to be in nature. Then there are those hikes you would love to do again and reverse your travel direction…
Gary Varner
Oct 6, 2021
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Walking Wonders
Finally back to one of my favorite activities (hiking) after a long spell away. Yesterday’s 6.5-mile hike was a pleasant meandering under a crystal blue…
Gary Varner
Oct 4, 2021
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Where The Tribe Is Family
What did we do back in pre-Internet, pre-Facebook days to mingle with others who have similar interests? We formed face-to-face clubs and gatherings to…
Gary Varner
Aug 16, 2019
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Anywhere, America
One thing I've noticed more in my travels this year is that fundamentally, American big cities have more in common than they are unique. As I was eating…
Gary Varner
May 9, 2019
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Ghost Ranch
Among the many natural treats in the Abiquiu area is the Ghost Ranch Education and Retreat Center. Situated on a small portion of the 21,000+ acres of…
Gary Varner
Apr 13, 2019
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Rock Scrambling at Hueco Tanks State Park
I’ve always loved rock scrambling, which is a less strenuous, less life-risking form of rock climbing (but still can be dangerous). Not many places have…
Gary Varner
Mar 4, 2019
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