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A crowd of visitors listen to a guide dressed in interpretive clothing at the gates of Fort Clatsop, a log fort in Oregon

Exploring Fort Clatsop, Oregon

After making it to the western coast of Washington, Lewis and Clark’s Corps of Discovery needed a place to overwinter before heading back to St.

Remains of a shipwreck on the beach at Fort Stevens State Park

Exploring Fort Stevens State Park, Oregon

Fort Stevens State Park sits at the mouth of the Columbia River. It was once home to a military installation called—you guessed it—Fort Stevens. Built

Honeymooning in Coachella Valley, California

Brett and I have been married for a year now, so I guess it’s high time that I share pictures from our honeymoon trip. Some

Bear Lake Aquatics Base | Jest Kept Secret

Falling in Love with Bear Lake

Bear Lake is a large freshwater lake on the border of Utah and Idaho. It’s a great destination for camping, boating, swimming—or getting engaged.

A Visit to Temple Square

One of the nice things about living in Eastern Idaho is that all my old haunts in Utah are just a few hours away. When

An Insider’s Guide to Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks

I first visited Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks when I was 13 years old. My family lived in Georgia at the time, and when

Battle of the Zoos: Hogle Zoo

Alright, folks, here it is: our last entry in the Jest Kept Secret Battle of the Zoos. So far, we’ve had the giant Columbus Zoo

Battle of the Zoos: Idaho Falls Zoo at Tautphaus Park

For the Month of July, we’re celebrating the conservation efforts and educational value of zoos with the Battle of the Zoos. So far, we’ve looked

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