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Mark Vetock
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Mark Vetock
- Oct 13, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Mark Vetock
- Jun 28, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Mark Vetock
- Mar 31, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Mark Vetock
- Feb 25, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Mark Vetock
- Jan 25, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Mark Vetock
- Nov 15, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Mark Vetock
- Oct 8, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Mark Vetock
- Aug 19, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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Mark Vetock
- Jun 16, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Mark Vetock
- May 13, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Mark Vetock
- Apr 15, 2021
- 4 min
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...
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Mark Vetock
- Mar 11, 2021
- 2 min
Hallowed Ground
On July 6, 1994, a wildfire trapped 14 firefighters on Storm King Mountain as winds shifted unexpectedly leaving them unable to outrun...
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Mark Vetock
- Feb 18, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Mark Vetock
- Jan 22, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Mark Vetock
- Jan 10, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Mark Vetock
- Dec 18, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Mark Vetock
- Nov 28, 2020
- 2 min
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...
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Mark Vetock
- Nov 14, 2020
- 2 min
Come Hide with Me
On November 3rd I spent several hours watching election results on television. As I watched the numbers roll in and listened to all the...
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Mark Vetock
- Nov 7, 2020
- 2 min
I Could have Missed the Pain
Revised May 12, 2022 One of the more challenging things I have done is hike/climb to the summit of a mountain, especially one over 14,000...
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