Day 1 of 2020 Alaska Trip, Drivig to Seward

August 23, 2020

First day of our Alaska trip. We would be driving from Anchorage to Seward today. The 2.5-hour journey would pass through some beautiful landscapes, like Turnagain Arm and Chugach National Forest. In addition, we would take a detour to visit the town of Whittier, a town only accessible on land through a single-lane cold war tunnel.

Explorer Glacier
Explorer Glacier

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Hiking Strickler Knob and Duncan Knob in George Washington National Forest

August 2, 2020

Aug 2nd, 2020, I headed towards the northern district of George Washington National Forest and hiked two of its most popular trails, Strickler Knob and Duncan Knob. Both trails started from a country road deep in the forest and led to a cluster of boulders towering above surrounding trees with panoramic views.

Strickler Knob
Strickler Knob

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Day 5 of 2020 Idaho Trip, Pioneer Cabin

July 20, 2020

Fifth day of my Idaho trip, I would be leaving the town of Hailey for Moore today, in preparation for next day’s summiting of Borah Peak. But before that, I would hike Pioneer Cabin Trail in Sawtooth National Forest.

Pioneer Cabin before Mountains
Pioneer Cabin before Mountains

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