Category Archive for "National Parks" | Backtrax America – Traveler – Photographer – Vlogger

All the way from Switzerland!

First thing I noticed was the Swiss plate, then the graphics. I thought the van had a few young men who were into snowboarding and/or extreme sports. Then Chris and Sarah emerged from the van. After introductions and letting me look in their rig, they invited me to join them...

Adventure, Camping, Featured, Friends, Hiking, Life, National Parks, Switzerland, Travel, Wanderlust, Winter Adventures, WyomingJune 7, 2016Nanette4 comments Permalink

Photo Friday: The Grand Tetons

Majestic. Awe-inspiring. Grandiose. Those are a few words that came to mind. "Grand" is what they chose. Disappointing.

I did my research, I studied my maps and read numerous articles about the Grand Tetons, but nothing will prepare you for SEEING these mountains for the...

Adventure, Camping, Featured, Hiking, National Parks, Nature, Photo Friday, Photography, Time, Travel, Wanderlust, Weather, Winter Adventures, Winter Sports, WyomingMay 6, 2016Nanette1 comment Permalink

A rough start

My first night camping was rough.

I stopped at Dinosaur National Monument in Utah, for the night. The weather was warm and I knew the temperature would drop to 22˚at night, but I had my down sleeping bag, so I set up the hammock for...

Adventure, Back Roads, Camping, Featured, Hiking, National Parks, Nature, Travel, Utah, Wanderlust, WyomingApril 14, 2016NanetteNo comments Permalink

The Gear

I moved to Colorado straight from Tulsa, Oklahoma. I didn't need outdoor gear in Oklahoma, but what I did have were my beloved duck boots, which stay in my vehicle, and a fleece pullover.