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Mark Vetock
- May 5, 2023
- 2 min
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...
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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
- 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
- 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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Mark Vetock
- Oct 31, 2020
- 2 min
All Aboard the California Zephyr
I remember the first time I boarded the train out of Omaha several years ago thinking I would have a unique experience. I was so right!...
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