Monthly Archives: July 2014

With A Name Like Death Canyon…

Posted on July 30, 2014 by theblondecoyote

Park rangers are one of my favorite resources for hiking tips when I’m on the road. At the Climbing Festival in Lander I met a ranger from the Grand Tetons and asked him to name his favorite hike. Death Canyon, … Continue reading →

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EARTH Magazine: Crowd-Funding Science!

Posted on July 29, 2014 by theblondecoyote

As many of you know, I don’t just write for fun. This is also how I make my living! If you’re curious about my science writing, my latest feature story for EARTH magazine – on scientists using crowd funding platforms like Kickstarter … Continue reading →

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Ask the Blonde Coyote: Where the Heck is the Bathroom?!

Posted on July 26, 2014 by theblondecoyote

I’ve been getting so many lovely, thoughtful, inquisitive emails from people and I’m sorry to say it’s become impossible for me to answer all of them. Most of you want to hit the road – for a long weekend, for … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Road tripping!, Sustainable Living, Teardrop Trailer, Uncategorized, Vagabonding 101 | 11 Comments

On Belay? Belay On. Climbing! Climb On! Getting Vertical at the International Climbers’ Festival!

Posted on July 24, 2014 by theblondecoyote

As a life-long lover of rocks, it surprises me that it took me so long to start climbing them. I first got into climbing in grad school in Baltimore, where daily sessions at the indoor climbing gym kept me fit … Continue reading →

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Into the Wind Rivers: Part 2

Posted on July 21, 2014 by theblondecoyote

The Wind River range in west central Wyoming has long been one of my fantasy places. It seems like every time I see a stunning photograph in a magazine and wonder “where is that?!” it’s always the Winds. The Winds … Continue reading →

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Into the Wind Rivers: Part 1

Posted on July 19, 2014 by theblondecoyote

The Wind River range in west central Wyoming has long been one of my fantasy places. It seems like every time I see a stunning photograph in a magazine and wonder “where is that?!” it’s always the Winds. The Wind … Continue reading →

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The Blonde Coyote in the Guardian: Top Ten Parks in Oregon!

Posted on July 16, 2014 by theblondecoyote

Hey everybody, my latest state-by-state roundup of the top ten parks for the Guardian just went live! This month I’m featuring one of my favorite states: Oregon! Oregon was the first place I lived after college and it will always hold a special place … Continue reading →

Posted in Hiking!, New Mexico, Photography, Road tripping!, Science Writing, Uncategorized, Vagabonding 101 | 4 Comments

Behold, the Tetons!

Posted on July 11, 2014 by theblondecoyote

On a road trip, the pull to keep rolling down the road is strong, but sometimes when you find yourself in a stunningly perfect place, at just the right time, it’s best to keep still for awhile. A few days before the 4th … Continue reading →

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Ask the Blonde Coyote: Facing the Fear Factor

Posted on July 6, 2014 by theblondecoyote

I’ve been getting so many lovely, thoughtful, inquisitive emails from people and I’m sorry to say it’s become impossible for me to answer all of them. Most of you want to hit the road – for a long weekend, for … Continue reading →

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Gone Fishin’ At Fossil Butte

Posted on July 3, 2014 by theblondecoyote

My Uncle Frank always gave us kids the best Christmas gifts, like kites and gyroscopes and one year, a fossilized fish. That unidentified ichthyous slab still sits on a shelf at my parents’ house in Pennsylvania and I’ll bet any money … Continue reading →

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