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Redwood National Park

April 4, 2023Uncategorizedscottwmoran@gmail.com

Redwood National Park

Date: 2023-04-03
State: CA
Visitors: Scott, Luke, Dylan

Gallery:

 

 

Sign Selfie – Orick, CA

 

Sign Selfie – Orick, CA

 

Avenue of the Giants – Redwood National & State Parks

 

Sue-Meg – Redwood National & State Parks

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Ladybird Johnson Grove – Redwood National & State Parks

 

Ladybird Johnson Grove – Redwood National & State Parks

 

Ladybird Johnson Grove – Redwood National & State Parks

 

Ladybird Johnson Grove – Redwood National & State Parks

 

Ladybird Johnson Grove – Redwood National & State Parks

 

Ladybird Johnson Grove – Redwood National & State Parks

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Big Tree Wayside – Orick, CA

 

Big Tree Wayside – Orick, CA

 

Big Tree Wayside – Orick, CA

 

Big Tree Wayside – Orick, CA

 

Trees of Mystery – Klamath, CA

 

Trees of Mystery – Klamath, CA

 

Trees of Mystery – Klamath, CA

 

Trees of Mystery – Klamath, CA

 

Trees of Mystery – Klamath, CA

 

Trees of Mystery – Klamath, CA

 

Trees of Mystery – Klamath, CA

 

Jedediah Smith State Park – Crescent City, CA

 

Jedediah Smith State Park – Crescent City, CA

 

Jedediah Smith State Park – Crescent City, CA

 

Jedediah Smith State Park – Crescent City, CA

 

Jedediah Smith State Park – Crescent City, CA

 

Jedediah Smith State Park – Crescent City, CA

 

Jedediah Smith State Park – Crescent City, CA

 

Jedediah Smith State Park – Crescent City, CA

 

Jedediah Smith State Park – Crescent City, CA

 

Wilson Creek Beach – Klamath, CA

 

Wilson Creek Beach – Klamath, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Thomas H. Kuchel Visitor Center – Orick, CA

 

Trillium Falls Trail – Orick, CA

 

Trillium Falls Trail – Orick, CA

 

Trillium Falls Trail – Orick, CA

 

Trillium Falls Trail – Orick, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

 

Sue-Meg State Park – Trinidad, CA

Lake Effect Half Marathon

February 25, 2023Uncategorizedscottwmoran@gmail.com

Lake Effect Half Marathon

Date: 2023-02-18
Location: Minoa, NY
Finish Time: 1:40:56
Official Results
Race Website

Highlights:

• Traditional Syracuse area running weather
• Post race trip to the Dome
• Skiing and skating at Smuggler’s

Low-lights:

• Pretty much everything after this point in the Syracuse / Duke game

Thanks:

• To Shannon for allowing me to tack on Syracuse related pitstop “on the way” to Vermont
• To John and Peg for providing the Vermont ski getaway
• To Luke, Dylan, Caden and Bryce for lacing up the skates to form the inaugural Moran / Rockoff pond hockey squad

Gallery:

 

 

Cold inside – Minoa, NY

 

Colder outside – Minoa, NY

 

Almost time – Minoa, NY

 

We’re off – Minoa, NY

 

Almost done – Minoa, NY

 

And done – Minoa, NY

 

Medal acquired, back to the hotel – Minoa, NY

 

Not currently losing – Syracuse, NY

 

Probably losing at this point – Syracuse, NY

 

Definitely losing, time to leave – Syracuse, NY

 

Ski school – Smuggler’s Notch, VT

 

Ski school graduates – Smuggler’s Notch, VT

 

Post school treats – Smuggler’s Notch, VT

 

Back on the slopes – Smuggler’s Notch, VT

 

Back on the slopes – Smuggler’s Notch, VT

 

Moran / Rockoff Pond Hockey Squad assembled – Smuggler’s Notch, VT

 

Moran / Rockoff Pond Hockey Squad assembled – Smuggler’s Notch, VT

 

Moran / Rockoff Pond Hockey Squad assembled – Smuggler’s Notch, VT

 

Moran / Rockoff Pond Hockey Squad assembled – Smuggler’s Notch, VT

 

Moran / Rockoff Pond Hockey Squad assembled – Smuggler’s Notch, VT

 

Famliy photo op – Smuggler’s Notch, VT

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El Paso Marathon

February 13, 2023Uncategorizedscottwmoran@gmail.com

El Paso Marathon

Date: 2023-02-12
Location: El Paso, TX
Finish Time: 3:48:30
Race Website
Official Results

Highlights:

• Carlsbad Caverns National Park
• Guadalupe Mountains National Park
• Perfect weather, flat course, smart pace really helps mitigate any potential altitude related issues

Low-lights:

• Not the best Super Bowl viewing experience

Thanks:

• To Shannon for continuing to let me skip town to explore national parks and run marathons

Gallery:

 

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Wall – El Paso, TX

 

Chihuahuas Stadium – El Paso, TX

 

Early start – El Paso, TX

 

Gathering crowd – El Paso, TX

 

Almost time – El Paso, TX

 

On the road – El Paso, TX

 

Cruising along – El Paso, TX

 

Moving – El Paso, TX

 

Making the cars wait – El Paso, TX

 

Almost there – El Paso, TX

 

Texas: Check (Again) – El Paso, TX

 

And done – El Paso, TX

 

Airport beer – El Paso, TX

 

Superbowl! – El Paso, TX

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Guadalupe Mountains National Park

February 13, 2023Uncategorizedscottwmoran@gmail.com

Guadalupe Mountains National Park

Date: 2023-02-11
State: Texas
Visitors: Scott

Gallery:

 

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

 

Guadalupe Mountains National Park – Salt Flat, TX

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

February 13, 2023Uncategorizedscottwmoran@gmail.com

Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Date: 2023-02-11
State: New Mexico
Visitors: Scott

Gallery:

 

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

 

Carlsbad Caverns National Park – Carlsbad, NM

New York City Marathon (2022)

November 7, 2022Uncategorizedscottwmoran@gmail.com

New York City Marathon (2022)

Date: 2022-11-06
Location: New York, NY
Finish Time: 4:41:48
Race Website

Highlights:

• Beautiful day for a boat ride
• Beautiful day for a run
• Back home in time for dinner

Low-lights:

• Not many.  Hot and humid, I guess.

Thanks:

• The Newtons (Dori & Jim) for company in the start corral and support in Brooklyn
• To Dave, for yet another year of top level support from the corner of 81st & 1st
• To Cem, who knows what he did

Gallery:

 

 

See you soon, Manhattan – New York, NY

 

On our way – New York, NY

 

Lady Liberty – New York, NY

 

Lady Liberty Selfie – New York, NY

 

Lady Liberty – New York, NY

 

The first two miles – New York, NY

 

Wave 5, Orange Corral F, reporting for duty – New York, NY

 

Ready to roll – New York, NY

 

We’re off (slowly) – New York, NY

 

Away we go – New York, NY

 

Heading to Brooklyn – New York, NY

 

I know you! – New York, NY

 

I know you too! – New York, NY

 

Traditional 81st street selfie w/ Pugh – New York, NY

 

NYC Marathon #6 in the books – New York, NY

 

Its official – New York, NY

 

Apple Watch validated – New York, NY

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Great NY State Marathon

October 17, 2022Uncategorizedscottwmoran@gmail.com

Great NY State Marathon

Date: 2022-10-16
Location: Syracuse, NY
Finish Time: 3:54:42
Official Results
Race Website

Highlights:

• Beautiful day for a football game, packed Dome and the we managed to not jinx the Orange
• Beautiful day for a run, managed to get it in under 4 hrs
• Beautiful day for a fall fest, kids still young enough to enjoy all that Roba’s has to offer

Low-lights:

• Not everyone was as excited about the Cuse as I was
• Old and slow, out-kicked by Dylan at the line

Thanks:

• To Shannon for another Syracuse / Marathon centric weekend
• To Erin for house sitting / watching our Eli for the weekend

Gallery:

 

 

Lunch line – Syracuse, NY

 

Pre-game meal – Syracuse, NY

 

Varsity booth – Syracuse, NY

 

Otto sighting! – Syracuse, NY

 

Cuse on the Quad – Syracuse, NY

 

Cuse on the Quad – Syracuse, NY

 

Cuse on the Quad – Syracuse, NY

 

Cuse on the Quad – Syracuse, NY

 

Back in the Dome – Syracuse, NY

 

Ranked team taking the field – Syracuse, NY

 

Kick-off – Syracuse, NY

 

Dome selfie – Syracuse, NY

 

Dylan, still awake – Syracuse, NY

 

Done – Syracuse, NY

 

Marathon morning – Syracuse, NY

 

Almost time – Syracuse, NY

 

Ready to roll – Syracuse, NY

 

We’re off – Syracuse, NY

 

Moving along – Syracuse, NY

 

Cuse crew – Syracuse, NY

 

Boathouse selfie – Syracuse, NY

 

Getting there – Syracuse, NY

 

Home stretch – Syracuse, NY

 

Dylan, jumping in – Syracuse, NY

 

Dylan, pulling away – Syracuse, NY

 

Dylan, beating me to the line – Syracuse, NY

 

Dylan, rubbing it in – Syracuse, NY

 

Done and done – Syracuse, NY

 

Roba’s – North Abbington, PA

 

Photo op – North Abbington, PA

 

Into the Maize Maze – North Abbington, PA

 

Hard at work – North Abbington, PA

 

Moving along – North Abbington, PA

 

High ground – North Abbington, PA

 

Hayride – North Abbington, PA

 

Still riding hay – North Abbington, PA

 

 

Down they go – North Abbington, PA

 

Pumpkin picked – North Abbington, PA

 

Gourd selected – North Abbington, PA

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Olympic National Park

August 28, 2022Uncategorizedscottwmoran@gmail.com

Olympic National Park

Date: 2022-08-25
State: Washington
Visitors: Scott

Gallery:

 

 

Staircase Sign – Olympic National Park

 

Staircase sign selfie – Olympic National Park

 

Staircase – Olympic National Park

 

Staircase – Olympic National Park

 

Staircase – Olympic National Park

 

Staircase – Olympic National Park

 

Staircase – Olympic National Park

 

 

Hurricane Ridge – Olympic National Park

 

Hurricane Ridge – Olympic National Park

 

Hurricane Ridge – Olympic National Park

 

Hurricane Ridge – Olympic National Park

 

Hurricane Ridge – Olympic National Park

 

Hurricane Ridge – Olympic National Park

 

Hurricane Ridge – Olympic National Park

 

Lake Crescent – Olympic National Park

 

Lake Crescent – Olympic National Park

 

Lake Crescent – Olympic National Park

 

Lake Crescent – Olympic National Park

 

Rialto Beach – Olympic National Park

 

 

Rialto Beach – Olympic National Park

 

Rialto Beach – Olympic National Park

 

Rialto Beach – Olympic National Park

 

 

Rialto Beach – Olympic National Park

 

Rialto Beach – Olympic National Park

 

Rialto Beach – Olympic National Park

 

Rialto Beach – Olympic National Park

 

Rialto Beach – Olympic National Park

 

Rialto Beach – Olympic National Park

 

Rialto Beach – Olympic National Park

 

Rialto Beach – Olympic National Park

 

Lake Quinault – Olympic National Park

 

Lake Quinault – Olympic National Park

 

Lake Quinault – Olympic National Park

 

Lake Quinault – Olympic National Park

ET Full Moon Marathon

August 15, 2022Uncategorizedscottwmoran@gmail.com

ET Full Moon Marathon

Date: 2022-8-13
Location: Rachel, NV
Finish Time: 4:44:25
Official Results
Race Website

Highlights:

• Checked off a pretty remote National Park (Bristlecone Trail, Glacier Trail, Alpine Lake Trail, Baker Creek Trail and Lehman Caves)
• So many silly Area 51, UFO, ET related landmarks
• Finally, another use for all that night running gear I bought for various Ragnars

Low-lights:

• The truth was out there, unfortunately that truth was that I’m old and slow
• Saw a grand total of 0 UFOs
• If you start to walk the desert flies attack

Thanks:

• To Shannon for once again letting me run off on my own to some strange place in the middle of nowhere

Gallery:

 

 

Fabulous morning run – Las Vegas, NV

 

Leaving Las Vegas sign – Las Vegas, NV

 

Checking another NP off the list – Great Basin National Park

 

NP Sign Selfie – Great Basin National Park

 

Wheeler Peak Drive – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Glacier Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Glacier Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Glacier Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Glacier Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Glacier Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Alpine Lakes Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Alpine Lakes Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Alpine Lakes Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Alpine Lakes Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Alpine Lakes Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Baker Creek Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Baker Creek Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Baker Creek Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Baker Creek Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Baker Creek Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Baker Creek Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Baker Creek Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Baker Creek Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Baker Creek Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Lehman Caves – Great Basin National Park

 

Lehman Caves – Great Basin National Park

 

Lehman Caves – Great Basin National Park

 

Lehman Caves – Great Basin National Park

 

Lehman Caves – Great Basin National Park

 

Lehman Caves – Great Basin National Park

 

Lehman Caves – Great Basin National Park

 

Lehman Caves – Great Basin National Park

 

Lehman Caves – Great Basin National Park

 

Cathedral Gorge – Panaca, NV

 

Cathedral Gorge – Panaca, NV

 

Cathedral Gorge – Panaca, NV

 

Cathedral Gorge – Panaca, NV

 

Cathedral Gorge – Panaca, NV

 

On the Road Again – Crystal Springs, NV

 

Earth Station Area 51 – Crystal Springs, NV

 

Basecamp – Crystal Springs, NV

 

Earth Station Area 51 – Crystal Springs, NV

 

Warning! Gift Shop – Crystal Springs, NV

 

ET Highway – Rachel, NV

 

ET Highway – Rachel, NV

 

Earthlings Welcome – Rachel, NV

 

Self Park – Rachel, NV

 

UFO Tow Zone – Rachel, NV

 

Almost time – Rachel, NV

 

Ready to Roll – Rachel, NV

 

Here we go – Rachel, NV

 

We’re off – Rachel, NV

 

Midnight running – Rachel, NV

 

Running the ET Highway – Rachel, NV

 

Done and done – Rachel, NV

 

Nevada: Check (again) – Rachel, NV

 

Road to Area 51 – Rachel, NV

 

The Black Mailbox – Rachel, NV

 

The Black Mailbox – Rachel, NV

 

The Black Mailbox – Rachel, NV

 

You’re Welcome – Crystal Springs, NV

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Great Basin National Park

August 15, 2022Uncategorizedscottwmoran@gmail.com

Great Basin National Park

Date: 2022-08-12
State: Nevada
Visitors: Scott

Gallery:

 

 

Checking another NP off the list – Great Basin National Park

 

NP Sign Selfie – Great Basin National Park

 

Wheeler Peak Drive – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Glacier Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Glacier Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Glacier Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Glacier Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Glacier Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Bristlecone Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Alpine Lakes Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Alpine Lakes Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Alpine Lakes Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Alpine Lakes Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Alpine Lakes Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Baker Creek Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Baker Creek Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Baker Creek Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Baker Creek Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Baker Creek Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Baker Creek Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Baker Creek Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Baker Creek Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Baker Creek Trail – Great Basin National Park

 

Lehman Caves – Great Basin National Park

 

Lehman Caves – Great Basin National Park

 

Lehman Caves – Great Basin National Park

 

Lehman Caves – Great Basin National Park

 

Lehman Caves – Great Basin National Park

 

Lehman Caves – Great Basin National Park

 

Lehman Caves – Great Basin National Park

 

Lehman Caves – Great Basin National Park

 

Lehman Caves – Great Basin National Park