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About theblondecoyote

Mary Caperton Morton is a freelance science and travel writer with degrees in biology and geology and a master’s in science writing. A regular contributor to EARTH magazine, where her favorite beat is the Travels in Geology column, she has also written for the anthologies Best Women's Travel Writing 2010 and Best Travel Writing 2011. Mary is currently based in Big Sky, Montana. When she’s not at the computer she can usually be found outside -- hiking, skiing, climbing mountains and taking photographs. Visit her website at www.marycapertonmorton.com.

New Book Out Today Nationwide!

Posted on February 22, 2022 by theblondecoyote

My new book, The World’s Best National Parks in 500 Walks from Thunder Bay Press is officially out today! You should be able to order it from any major retailer but the smaller the better so check with your local … Continue reading →

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New Book! National Parks of the World in 500 Hikes

Posted on January 31, 2022 by theblondecoyote

Next month, I’ll turn 40 and I cannot think of a better birthday present than my second book being born into this world! The World’s Best National Parks in 500 Walks, published by Simon and Schuster as part of the … Continue reading →

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Living in Geologic Time: Grand Staircase and Bears Ears

Posted on December 30, 2021 by theblondecoyote

Two years ago, inspired by a 22-day rafting trip down the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, I started a new feature column for Eos magazine called Living in Geologic Time, “a series of personal accounts that highlight the past, present, and future … Continue reading →

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Update from a New Frontier: Bus Life!

Posted on November 29, 2021 by theblondecoyote

After all these years of neglecting this blog, I still regularly get lovely messages from both long-time and curious new readers. I so wish I had the time and energy to do what you do. I love reading your stories … Continue reading →

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Living in Geologic Time: Yellowstone!

Posted on August 10, 2021 by theblondecoyote

Two years ago, I started a new feature column for Eos magazine called Living in Geologic Time, “a series of personal accounts that highlight the past, present, and future of famous landmarks on geologic timescales.“ My latest column features a place very near and … Continue reading →

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Full Circle D.O.G.

Posted on July 14, 2021 by theblondecoyote

On January 14th, 2009, I pulled my car over on a random desert road and met one of the great loves of my life. From the moment I laid eyes on that shy, skinny, matted puppy, I knew we were … Continue reading →

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My Fairytale Coppertop Cottage

Posted on March 12, 2021 by theblondecoyote

On April 1st, 2019 I bought a house (no foolin’!). Located in the southern Sierra, in a tiny town I’d never heard of, populated by 131 people I’d never met, the place captured my heart immediately. The house wanted me … Continue reading →

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Living in Geologic Time: The New River Gorge: Ancient River, Old Mines, New National Park

Posted on March 11, 2021 by theblondecoyote

Last year, I started a new feature column for Eos magazine called Living in Geologic Time, “a series of personal accounts that highlight the past, present, and future of famous landmarks on geologic timescales.“ My latest column features a place … Continue reading →

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Living in Geologic Time: Cape Cod’s Shipwrecks, Dune Shacks and Shifting Sands

Posted on January 29, 2021 by theblondecoyote

Last year, I started a new feature column for Eos magazine called Living in Geologic Time, “a series of personal accounts that highlight the past, present, and future of famous landmarks on geologic timescales.” The latest feature—Cape Cod: Shipwrecks, Dune … Continue reading →

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My Top 30 Adventures of 2020

Posted on January 20, 2021 by theblondecoyote

It was the best of years, it was the worst of years. Like everybody, my 2020 did not go as planned. But if there’s anything I’ve learned in 15 years of traveling, it’s that plans are nothing; planning is everything. … Continue reading →

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