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01.04.23 : There’s a strong argument for calling the Tetons the most picturesque mountain range in the country. Photo taken from the Slide Lake area during our snowmobile tour.01.04.23 : Bison grazing in front of the Tetons. Classic Wyoming moment.01.02.23 : A clear day gave us stunning views of the Jackson Hole valley and ideal lighting for mid-slope photo shoots. Also, the image stabilization on the GoPro Hero11 is perfection.01.02.23 : Nothing says Jackson Hole like the sight of its iconic aerial tram. “Big Red” carries 100 skiers the full 4,139ft vertical rise of the resort in 9 minutes. At the top there are (weather permitting) 360 degree views of Jackson Hole and the Teton range, plus access to the wide open powder of Rendezvous Bowl.12.31.22 : New Year’s Eve Jackson-style. Hundreds of skiers slalomed down Snow King Mountain carrying red flares in the annual torchlight parade. Then they lit some stuff on fire and launched fireworks. A+ entertainment!12.31.22 : Wandering around Jackson on our first day in town. 1) “Finders/Keepers” willow sculpture by Patrick Dougherty with Snow King Resort in the background. 2) The famous Million Dollar Cowboy Bar. 3) Former Teton Theater neon (now Hand Fire Pizza).
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Nick & Neil’s Best of 2019
Presenting the 2019 edition of the best things we ate and drank during our year in travel. (Ordered chronologically) Food 1. Chilaquiles – Lunitas : Gibsons, BC 2. Ling Cod – Drift : Gibsons, BC 3. Crispy Brussels Sprouts – Wobbly Canoe : Sechelt, … Continue reading
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Tagged best drinks 2019, Best food 2019, best restaurants 2018, Brewery Road Trip, Calgary Drinks, Calgary Food, Canadian Rockies Drinks, Canadian Rockies Food, national parks road trip, road trip food, Travel food, Vancouver Drinks, Vancouver Food
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Nick & Neil’s Best of 2018
Presenting the 2018 edition of the best things we ate and drank on our 2018 travels. (Ordered chronologically) Food 1. Six course tasting menu – The Lakely : Eau Claire, WI 2. Umami Mama Pizza – Young Joni : Minneapolis, MN … Continue reading
Slight change of plans: Texas/New Mexico 2016
Last August, we got a jump start on planning our upcoming spring break trip. The first thing we booked was our return flight from Albuquerque to Chicago using air miles. Unfortunately in the months since August, the airline changed its … Continue reading
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Tagged Amtrak, Amtrak Roomette, Amtrak Santa Fe, Big bend national park, Carlsbad caverns national park, Fred Harvey Company, Guadalupe mountains national park, New Mexico National Parks, New Mexico Road Trip, Southwest Chief, Texas national parks, Texas road trip
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National Park Week 2016 is Coming Up
Each spring the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation declare one week National Park Week to celebrate our national heritage. As part of the celebration, Entrance fees will be waived at all 410 sites under NPS management from April … Continue reading
Florida & Cayman Statistics
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Chile Statistics
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Tagged Cerro Toco Altitude, Chile Flights, Chile Road Trip, Chile Statistics
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Alaska Trip Statistics
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Upcoming travel: Mid-Atlantic Loop
Our 2014 travel schedule is taking shape. We’ve already completed most of the planning for our three week trip to Alaska in July/August (details to come) so it was time to turn our attention to spring break in April. It’s … Continue reading
Halloween 2013: Year of the Bison
When selecting Halloween costumes, we’ve frequently looked to our travels for inspiration. National Park rangers and Lewis and Clark were past crowd-pleasers. This year we looked to the animal kingdom and settled on a mammal we came across on several … Continue reading
Marathon Weekend in Chicago
One of the most popular marathons in the world takes place this weekend right here in our own back yard. Along with Boston, New York, London, Berlin, and Tokyo, the Chicago Marathon is one of the six World Marathon Majors. Competitors love it for the … Continue reading
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