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Around the World 2016 | China | Penny & Me

Penny & Me

July 13, 2016 by Jenn

The penny enthusiastically traversed 12 miles of China’s Great Wall:

Great Wall (Gubeikou)

Great Wall (Gubeikou)

Great Wall (Jinshanling)

Great Wall (Jiankou)

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Making family photos difficult from the Appalachai

Making family photos difficult from the Appalachains to the Rockies and everywhere in between. Happy birthday to our camera-hating, adventure-loving sidekick! We hope this is your most fun-filled (and treat-filled) year yet! ❤️
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Not a bad lunch spot! --- We had a gorgeous hike i

Not a bad lunch spot!
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We had a gorgeous hike in the Tetons yesterday, capped by this incredible view of Grand Teton's 13,775-foot summit.
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Getting my geek on at Yellowstone National Park's

Getting my geek on at Yellowstone National Park's Grand Prismatic Spring!
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Did you know those gorgeous colors are due to different species of thermophilic (heat-loving) microbes living at different water temperatures?
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In the mid-1960s, microbiologist Thomas Brock's fieldwork around Yellowstone's thermal features led to the discovery of Thermus aquaticus, a species of thermophilic bacteria. His revolutionary findings were published in 1967 in the journal 'Science.'
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Twenty years later, an enzyme from T. aquaticus became a key component of PCR, a method for making millions (even billions) of copies of DNA. PCR went on to become the cornerstone of molecular biology, and is now central to biomedical research and medicine, including the areas of forensics, genetic testing, and infectious disease diagnosis.
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We spent the last several days in Ennis, MT, using

We spent the last several days in Ennis, MT, using the tiny town as our gateway to Yellowstone. Our AirBnb was right on Ennis Lake.
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These pictures were taken 24 hrs apart, after the winds shifted and the smoke rolled in. Yellowstone's Lone Star Fire is currently burning over 3,300 acres, and the poor air quality is compounded by smoke rolling in from the wildfires burning California and the PNW.
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Thinking of all those who are affected by the devastating fires, as well as those who are working tirelessly to combat the blazes.
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#ennis #montana #landscape #landscapephotography #lakeside #wildfiresmoke #staysafe

How many glaciers are in Glacier National Park? --

How many glaciers are in Glacier National Park?
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In 1910, when the national park was established, 100 or more glaciers peppered the landscape. Today, there are only about two dozen that meet the size criteria to be considered active glaciers. Those too are retreating quickly. Regrettably, our actions and unwillingness to change them are largely to blame.
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Two of Glacier's frozen masterpieces - Piegan & Sexton Glaciers - can be seen from the Siyeh Pass Trail, a 10-mile point-to-point just east of the Continental Divide. ➡️ Link in bio.
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Happy birthday to my favorite two-legged adventure

Happy birthday to my favorite two-legged adventurer! ❤️
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On our drive from Whitefish to Ennis yesterday, we

On our drive from Whitefish to Ennis yesterday, we stopped into Imagine Nation Brewery in Missoula. Founded in 2015, the owners are working to improve their community and tackle social injustice through their brewery and education center. The microbrewery is run by a husband and wife team that have dedicated their lives to humanitarian efforts, spending years working in conflict zones around the world.
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Not only did we love their mission, their beer is freakin' awesome! In keeping with pandemic safety, they are currently serving cans only, so we grabbed a mixed 4-pack to go. We can't wait to sample the rest!
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Today was our last day in Whitefish. I spent the d

Today was our last day in Whitefish. I spent the day taking a little solo adventure up the North Fork to Bowman Lake, in the far northwestern corner of Glacier National Park. It was absolutely stunning, and the perfect farewell to a place that's really felt like home for the last three months.
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Leaving northwest Montana is bittersweet, for sure. I have to admit, I fell in love with the area far more than I imagined. We hiked some awesome trails, were spellbound by amazing scenery, enjoyed cookouts and paddleboarding with a friend we hadn't seen in 20 years, and reconnected with nature in a way my soul had been yearning for. While I am really sad to be leaving such a special place, I'm also excited to see what the next adventure brings.
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Sanchez got her blog on yesterday and wrote about

Sanchez got her blog on yesterday and wrote about her first car camping experience. Aside from a couple minor editing disagreements, I'd say she did a great job.
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Check out the latest addition to Sanchez' Corner: ➡️ link in bio.
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On Wednesday afternoon we headed back into Glacier

On Wednesday afternoon we headed back into Glacier National Park to hike the Highline Trail, eleven miles point-to-point from Logan Pass to The Loop. About a mile from Granite Park Chalet, a short spur trail (1 mile, 1,000' gain) leads up to Grinnell Glacier Overlook. Once you crest the ridge and peek behind The Garden Wall, you're afforded this stunning view of Upper Grinnell Lake, enveloped by the icy shelves of Grinnell and Salamander Glaciers.
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