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Exploring the White Sand Beaches and Wildlife of Alabama's Gulf Coast
Welcome to the breathtaking natural beauty of the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Mark Vetock
May 11, 20242 min read
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The Driving Force of Nature
We rely on water for life. You can survive much longer without food than you can without water. It’s built into us to seek out sources of...
Mark Vetock
May 5, 20232 min read
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One Step at a Time
In June, I wrote my two sons an email describing my incredible experiences hiking up a mountain. With spectacular views along the way...
Mark Vetock
Dec 14, 20222 min read
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3 Hidden Gems off the Beaten Path
If you are you wondering where you can find accessible hikes with spectacular views without being surrounded by crowds, then you've come...
Mark Vetock
Oct 13, 20222 min read
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Take a Nature Break
Several weeks ago, I decided to take some time to unplug, explore nature and document my journey with my camera in Colorado's Rocky...
Mark Vetock
Jun 28, 20222 min read
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NatureVISZ - Love the Moment
Breathe. Let go. And, remind yourself that this very moment is the only moment you know you have for sure. A recent trip to the...
Mark Vetock
Mar 31, 20222 min read
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NatureVISZ - Oasis in the Arizona Desert
Featuring towering cliffs and flowing water, Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness is one of Arizona's most unique wilderness areas. Adventurers who...
Mark Vetock
Feb 25, 20222 min read
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NatureVISZ - The Best Rocky Mountain Range You’ve Never Heard Of
Wyoming's Snowy Range Mountains are a relatively small mountain range within Medicine Bow National Forest, about 30 miles west of Laramie...
Mark Vetock
Jan 25, 20222 min read
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NatureVISZ - Keeping the West Wild
The wild west is alive and well at Wyoming's Deerwood Ranch. Within its 4700 acres there are wild mustangs roaming through the open...
Mark Vetock
Nov 15, 20212 min read
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NatureVISZ - Time for a Cool Change
With temperatures consistently in the upper 90's along with high humidity for the past several weeks in Nebraska, I decided to take a...
Mark Vetock
Oct 8, 20212 min read
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NatureVISZ - 7 Days in the Rocky Mountains
You might be asking yourself, what the heck is NatureVISZ?! Well, the answer is quite simple, it is a visual story of my adventures in...
Mark Vetock
Aug 19, 20214 min read
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Greatest Show on Earth
This is just a friendly reminder that the Greatest Show on Earth performs daily with an early morning performance followed by spectacular...
Mark Vetock
Jun 16, 20212 min read
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Spirit in the Sky
I spend quite a bit of time in nature by myself enjoying its beautiful scenery. I always come away in awe of the sights with my mind and...
Mark Vetock
May 13, 20213 min read
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Unplugged in the Rockies
I decided to celebrate my 63rd birthday by doing something challenging and unique by hiking the Rio Grande Trail in Colorado. So, I took...
Mark Vetock
Apr 15, 20214 min read
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Hallowed Ground
On July 6, 1994, a wildfire trapped 14 firefighters on Storm King Mountain as winds shifted unexpectedly leaving them unable to outrun...
Mark Vetock
Mar 11, 20212 min read
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Island Trapped in Time
I was in my early 30's when I took my first trip by air, a quick business trip to Phoenix. I was amazed by how in just a few hours I...
Mark Vetock
Feb 18, 20213 min read
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Road Trip on the Western Slope
There are times in life when everyone could use a break from their normal routine, a vacation or simply getting away for some quiet time...
Mark Vetock
Jan 22, 20213 min read
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Castaway Fantasy
Did you ever wonder what it would be like to be stranded on a deserted island? Well, I did so last February (2020) I decided to take the...
Mark Vetock
Jan 10, 20213 min read
1,664 views
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Take a Free Ride with Me
As a result of the covid pandemic, traveling has become a risk and, in some cases, nearly impossible. Even to this day, I wake up in the...
Mark Vetock
Dec 18, 20202 min read
1,595 views
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Land that I love
The day after Thanksgiving will always be a day I will never forget. Some 39 years ago, I remember waking up in an ambulance as a...
Mark Vetock
Nov 28, 20202 min read
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