Bear Country

There is something both magical and terrifying about grizzly bears to me. In fact, if I could choose any one particular gruesome death-by-animal, it would definitely be a grizzly.  Sure, there are a few other animals that can hold their own against a squishy-fleshed hiker, but none that bring the sheer crap-your-pants panic factor that [...]

Nice Ass!

I can say that South Dakota has some of the finest asses in the states. While driving through Custer State Park (yes, the same General Custer that made a career limiting decision at the Battle of Little Big Horn) they would walk right up to the car and even stick their heads inside if you [...]

The woods are alive

I struggled to control my breathing as I walked up the trail. I swung my Nikon out in front of me like it was an M16, scanning each shape and movement before moving my other foot forward. My ears analyzed every sound. My senses were working at 100% capacity and it sent a warm sensation [...]

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