Michael Hodges's Blog, page 10

Hiking in Redwood National Park, November 2017.

One of the greatest experiences I’ve ever had is backcountry hiking in Redwood National Park. The picture explains why. Otherworldly.

Hiking in surreal Redwood National Park. Totally unique experience. Yeah, that's a *tree* on the right, not a cliff.

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Redwood National Park campsite

Anyone who reads this website, or my novels knows I’m a huge fan of the outdoors, especially camping. While hotels can be great, nothing is better than a remote campsite on public land. Usually, these sites have the best location, and are unburdened by crowds.

This particular site was in Redwood National Park. My girlfriend Rachel and I literally had the entire beach to ourselves. A perfect campsite nestled between the Pacific, and groves of ancient redwoods.

California never ceases to amaze me. And I live in Montana, so that’s saying something.

Campsite, with miles of empty beach in Redwood National Park.

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The Last Colossus audiobook is out

Happy to announce The Last Colossus is now an audiobook by Beacon. Check out the sample clip, narrated by Ian McEuen.

Best,

-Michael

Hiking *through* a tree in Redwood National Park.

I recently had an AMAZING trip along the California coast. It started out with business at the Beverly Hilton, then on to see a great friend in Santa Cruz, and finally the ridiculous Redwood National Park. In this video, my girlfriend Rachel and I are hiking in the backcountry of Redwood National Park.

Hiking *through* a tree in Redwood National Park.

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Snow Grizzly

A large grizzly bear, patrolling a lake shore for food before hibernating. Glacier National Park.

Vital Ground contacted me last week, and asked if I'd donate my "Snow Grizzly" photo for their outreach campaign. I was happy to oblige. Vital Ground works to protect grizzly corridors across the Northern Rockies. It's nice to know this incredible grizzly is going to help other grizzlies. The image was captured in Glacier National Park. http://www.vitalground.org/

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Moose in Glacier National Park

I was lucky to encounter this cow and bull moose in the wilds of Glacier National Park. It’s not everyday you get to see mega fauna like this interacting.

A bull and cow moose in Glacier National Park. Yes, I backed away once I stopped recording. #wildlife #moose #glacier

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Glacier National Park

I was lucky to camp in Glacier last week. The fall colors were tremendous, but 50 mph winds, and freezing temps chased me out. Still, it was good to be back.

Glacier National park, earlier today.

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The Puller is on sale.

The Kindle version is currently .99¢ for the next five days.

“The Forest Service liked to keep the roadside trees tall, while logging the hell out of the forest beyond view of travelers”.

"The Forest Service liked to keep the roadside trees tall, while logging the hell out of the forest beyond view of travelers". The Kindle version of "The Puller" is on sale for the next five days. https://tinyurl.com/y7b67u6c

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A creek in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness

I was very fortunate to spend last weekend with my father. We went out to eat a lot (lol) and spent time outdoors in our great national forests. This image was from the Bitterroot National Forest, a 1.587 million acre mountain paradise on the Montana/Idaho border.

My father was in town for the weekend, and we had a great time exploring the Bitterroot National Forest. It was pouring rain when we filmed this mountain creek. #Missoula #MontanaMoment #fall #waterfall

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Silver the grizzly bear

It’s been a couple years since I’ve seen this great bear. Image taken in Glacier National Park, Montana.

"Silver" the grizzly bear, in Glacier National Park. Her mother booted her a year early, so she developed interesting behaviors. #glaciernationalpark #grizzlybear #bearsofinstagram #MontanaMoment

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