Laura Cardon

Beginner’s guide to Yellowstone National Park

window.wanderlogEmbedKeys=window.wanderlogEmbedKeys||[];window.wanderlogEmbedKeys.push(‘stdtbvuoeq’);window.wanderlogEmbedOptions={“alwaysShowRouteLines”:true,”version”:2};!function(){var c=document.querySelectorAll(“script”),r=!1;if(c.forEach((function(c){“https://wanderlog.com/embed.js”===c.src&&(r=!0)})),!r){var t=document.createElement(“script”);t.async=!0,t.src=”https://wanderlog.com/embed.js”,document.body.appendChild(t)}}(); Map created with Wanderlog, a travel planner on iOS and Android I can’t overstate just how enormous Yellowstone National Park is, which can make planning a trip a little intimidating. Things are so spread out that the park itself has full-service gas stations and grocery stores. There’s just SO much to seeContinue reading “Beginner’s guide to Yellowstone National Park”

Beginner’s Leaf Peeping Guide in Golden Gate Canyon

As an East Coast native, I wasn’t sure leaf peeping in Colorado could live up to the hype – after all, instead of an explosion of a billion different colors, you have “just” one color. Gold. But there’s something about the contrast of the golden aspens against the evergreens that is just stunning. And there’sContinue reading “Beginner’s Leaf Peeping Guide in Golden Gate Canyon”

Beginner’s Trail Guide: Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Torrey Pines is a must-do if you’re visiting San Diego. It has stunning cliff views, a unique ecosystem, and plenty of beginner-friendly options for hiking.

What’s it like to pace or crew the Leadville 100 Trail Ultramarathon?

Even if you aren’t new to running, there can be a steep learning curve to pace or crew an ultramarathon. The Leadville Trail 100 is one of the most iconic ultramarathons in the sport, and I’ve been lucky enough to pace or crew it for five different years, most recently in 2022. This guide toContinue reading “What’s it like to pace or crew the Leadville 100 Trail Ultramarathon?”

What’s it like to pace or crew the Leadville 100 Ultramarathon?

Ultramarathon and beginner are two things that you may not think go together. While beginner runners certainly can’t stick with someone for 50 miles (the maximum length you can be a pacer runner at Leadville), there is absolutely a place for us at one of the most iconic trail races in the world. Even ifContinue reading “What’s it like to pace or crew the Leadville 100 Ultramarathon?”