I travel & hike to find awesome places to photograph and write about.https://bsky.app/profile/roadtripsandhikes.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/roadtripsandhikes.bsky.social/post/3mqn4pb2uy223Epic few days on the east side of Mt St Helens. I was there for a scouting mission in advance of a 3-day trail work event (Jamboree). And, also completed a training hike on the Glacier Overlook route (MSHI's guided hike) w/ fellow volunteers, MSHI guides & staff, and a couple geologists! Incredible!14 Jul 2026 21:12 +0000at://did:plc:hl2wxeszguaz2bcabmzaqrv7/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqn4pb2uy223https://bsky.app/profile/roadtripsandhikes.bsky.social/post/3lz53cgh6t227I climbed Mt St Helens on Tuesday, 9/16. This was my 4th time to the top in 5 attempts. Windy at times but gorgeous weather otherwise. It's a tough endeavor, physically and mentally, but so worth it for the views, for the accomplishment, for the self esteem.18 Sep 2025 19:25 +0000at://did:plc:hl2wxeszguaz2bcabmzaqrv7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz53cgh6t227https://bsky.app/profile/roadtripsandhikes.bsky.social/post/3lsmihvxav22s1st volunteer shift at Ape Cave on June 17th. It was quieter than usual day due to some road work and that it was a Tues. I took the opportunity to rove the lower cave. Despite massive staffing shortages, we (volunteers of MSHI) are doing our best help the USFS maintain the same level of service.27 Jun 2025 20:34 +0000at://did:plc:hl2wxeszguaz2bcabmzaqrv7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsmihvxav22shttps://bsky.app/profile/roadtripsandhikes.bsky.social/post/3lokfbcwuzc2hThe Columbia River Gorge Commission along with the USFS conservation initiatives for land and wildlife, preserves Native cultural resources, strengthens climate resilience strategies, and supports prosperous economies within Gorge Communities. Speak up b4 May 8! https://act.gorgefriends.org/a/gorge-commission-oregon-funding-202507 May 2025 02:51 +0000at://did:plc:hl2wxeszguaz2bcabmzaqrv7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lokfbcwuzc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/roadtripsandhikes.bsky.social/post/3linqodyvr225https://www.cascadebackcountryalliance.com/post/forest-service-layoffs-what-we-know21 Feb 2025 02:22 +0000at://did:plc:hl2wxeszguaz2bcabmzaqrv7/app.bsky.feed.post/3linqodyvr225https://bsky.app/profile/roadtripsandhikes.bsky.social/post/3lifhu7dp4k2xhttps://www.npr.org/2025/02/17/nx-s1-5298684/national-park-ranger-trump-job-cuts-nps The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), a nonpartisan advocacy group for the country's national parks system, called the downsizing "reckless" and a decision that could have "serious public safety and health consequences"17 Feb 2025 19:23 +0000at://did:plc:hl2wxeszguaz2bcabmzaqrv7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lifhu7dp4k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/roadtripsandhikes.bsky.social/post/3lhmj23k4bs2oBack from January 14, 2025 Great news! • Chuckwalla National Monument, Southern California desert • Sáttítla Highlands National Monument, Medicine Lake Highlands https://www.wilderness.org/articles/press-release/president-biden-designates-two-new-national-monuments-california07 Feb 2025 21:07 +0000at://did:plc:hl2wxeszguaz2bcabmzaqrv7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lhmj23k4bs2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/roadtripsandhikes.bsky.social/post/3lh36eujnak2xLike last year, it took a few weeks into the new year to finish my Year in Review post. Another Year of Service as a volunteer with MSHI, WTA, TKO, and adding CFC to the mix. I also hiked several new trails and returned to some favs. Thanks to everyone for following my page. Blog: rtah.xyz/202431 Jan 2025 23:41 +0000at://did:plc:hl2wxeszguaz2bcabmzaqrv7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh36eujnak2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/roadtripsandhikes.bsky.social/post/3lgmmqry7lc2iGreat hike around Coyote Wall.26 Jan 2025 04:48 +0000at://did:plc:hl2wxeszguaz2bcabmzaqrv7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgmmqry7lc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/roadtripsandhikes.bsky.social/post/3lbus6n3cts2s"The Wilderness Society has been the leading organization protecting our nation's shared public lands since 1935. Through our conservation and public engagement efforts, we work to preserve our nation's rich natural legacy for future generations." https://act.wildernessaction.org/a/trump-election-win-jugg?sourceid=1070626&link_id=1&can_id=f2f5322df6fed3332307f8ae524eace0&source=email-this-isnt-overwell-fight-tooth-and-nail-join-us&email_referrer=email_2529957&email_subject=trumps-win-is-horrible-news-for-conservation-but-were-prepared-join-us26 Nov 2024 19:41 +0000at://did:plc:hl2wxeszguaz2bcabmzaqrv7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbus6n3cts2shttps://bsky.app/profile/roadtripsandhikes.bsky.social/post/3lb6on7pq5c2tFigured I'd join the movement to Bluesky. This account is for my roadtrip and hiking adventures. Some links: roadtripsandhikes.org blog.roadtripsandhikes.org IG: roadtripsandhikes https://roadtripsandhikes.org18 Nov 2024 00:39 +0000at://did:plc:hl2wxeszguaz2bcabmzaqrv7/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb6on7pq5c2t