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Mathew Burns. #Travel narratives for big trips. SITE: Baseball road trips & other journeys. 2026: Southern Baseball Road Trip, Northern Rockies. ALSO: UX director, former journalist mappingthepath.com

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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
We celebrated the end of our Northern Rockies trip and our upcoming anniversary with dinner at La Ronde in Edmonton — a rotating restaurant with great views of the city (and RE/MAX Field, home of the Edmonton Riverhawks)! 🇨🇦 #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
A herd of daredevil bighorn sheep ewes greeted us on our way out of Jasper National Park today from the very edge of a cliff overlooking the highway. 🇨🇦 #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Sunset on the Athabasca River tonight in Jasper National Park. 🇨🇦 #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The view of the Maligne River from Sixth Bridge today in Jasper National Park. So serene. #Travel 🇨🇦
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Scenes from our cruise on Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park this afternoon. Incredible location! #Travel 🇨🇦
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Spirit Island on Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park. The lake is 14 miles long and fed by glaciers. The island is about nine miles into the wilderness. #Travel 🇨🇦
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Elk out this morning in Jasper National Park. 🇨🇦 #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Pyramid Lake in Jasper National Park this morning, with the sun streaming into the far side of a still lake full of reflections. 🇨🇦 #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
This morning at Pyramid Island on Pyramid Lake, less than 15 minutes north of the town of Jasper. 🇨🇦 #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Vigilant bald eagle guarding the nest in Jasper National Park today. #Travel 🇨🇦
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Maligne Lake Road early this morning in Jasper National Park. #Travel 🇨🇦
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
A good view of a couple of bighorn sheep this afternoon in Jasper National Park! 🇨🇦 #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We watched this moose mosey across Medicine Lake (very low now) this morning in Jasper National Park. 🇨🇦 #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Gorgeous sunrise scene this morning on the still and quiet Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park. 🇨🇦 #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Close-up moose sighting at sunrise today on Maligne Lake Road in Jasper National Park. 🇨🇦 #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Athabasca Falls, still rushing vigorously this late in the season, about 20 minutes south of the town of Jasper. 🇨🇦 #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This afternoon at Sunwapta Falls, fed by meltwater from the Athabasca Glacier in Alberta. 🇨🇦 #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The Athabasca Glacier, one of the six principal “toes” of the Columbia Icefield along the Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper. 🇨🇦 #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Waterfowl Lakes, on the Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper. Another incredibly clear, beautiful lake reflecting a stunning, rugged backdrop. 🇨🇦 #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
It’s a 10-minute uphill walk from a crowded parking lot to the overlook at Peyto Lake on the Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper — but so worth it!! 🇨🇦 #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Bow Lake on the Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper this morning. 🇨🇦 #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Hoodoos Viewpoint, overlooking the Bow River valley south of Banff. 🇨🇦 #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Two Jack Lake, a quiet inlet connected to Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park. 🇨🇦 #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Morning cruise on Lake Minnewanka — 13 miles long and the largest lake in Banff National Park. Spotted a black bear at a distance on a hillside. 🇨🇦 #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The brilliant turquoise waters of Moraine Lake, in the Valley of the Ten Peaks in Banff National Park, are absolutely stunning to see in person. #travel 🇨🇦
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Drinks and lunch at the Fairmont Lakeview Lounge in the Chateau Lake Louise — something we first dreamed about 30 years ago. I had the excellent 12-Hour Smoked Beef Rib French Dip. #Travel 🇨🇦
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Morning walk along Lake Louise in Banff National Park. The lake is every bit as stunning as advertised! #Travel 🇨🇦
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
A shared portion of rainbow trout with spinach, tomato, corn, lemon caper butter sauce, and charred lemon. Paired with mashed potatoes zucchini spears… Dinner at Farm & Fire in Banff. #Travel 🇨🇦
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Mount Ishbel, just north of town in Banff National Park, along the Bow River. #Travel 🇨🇦
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Vermillion Lakes and the dramatic Mount Rundle today at Banff National Park. #Travel 🇨🇦
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Yee-ha! Banff National Park. 🇨🇦 #travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Castle Mountain — a rampart of soft shale and hard limestone — today in Banff National Park. Named Mount Eisenhower from 1946-79. #Travel 🇨🇦
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Johnston Canyon hike to the Lower Falls today in Banff National Park 🇨🇦 #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Here are the maps of the two days we did in Glacier National Park. Incredible views! #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Fishercap Lake near Many Glacier on the east side of Glacier National Park. There are frequent moose sightings here, but not on this extra-windy day. #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
The road to Many Glacier, along Lake Sherburne, on the east side of Glacier National Park. #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Chasing rainbows this morning near Lower Two Medicine Lake on the east side of Glacier National Park. #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
McDonald Creek — which flows into the vast Lake McDonald — today in Glacier National Park. #travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Mountain vistas along the Going-to-the Sun Road in Glacier National Park today, including a glimpse of Jackson Glacier. #travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Dinner last night at Mercantile Steak in Kalispell, Montana. I had a great Elk Stroganoff! #Travel #Foodie
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
First stop last night at the Ritzy Cocktail Bar in Kalispell, Montana. Nail salon on one side, great cocktail bar with slots on the other. #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Off we go ✈️ See you in Montana! #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
New trip incoming! ✈️ On Tuesday, I'll begin a 12-day trip to four national parks in the Northern Rockies -- Glacier, Banff, Yoho, and Jasper. Looking forward to the incredible scenery, with plenty of wildlife and fall colors. I'll post updates here throughout! #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
⚾️ NEW: the 19th and final episode of the Southern Baseball Road Trip with the Biloxi Shuckers! ➡️ youtu.be/XGctfevKE6w It was an excellent way to end the trip -- a first pitch, top-notch ballpark food, and a win for the home team! #SouthernRoadTrip #19ballparks22days
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Pew Research poll in 2022 on shifts toward the extremes for both parties found the right has moved much more to the right than the left has moved to the left in the last 50 years. I had AI build this out through 2025, and of course the trend continues.
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
🚨 NEW! Episode 13 of the Southern Baseball Road Trip with the MiLB Double-A Columbus Clingstones! We catch a Sunday afternoon game with the Clingstones as they host the Knoxville Smokies! Watch ➡️ youtu.be/h4mp5rGOX54 #SouthernRoadTrip #19ballparks22days
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
We set up some chairs on the beach in Fort Bragg in perfect weather yesterday and just sat watching the waves. #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Sunset over Fort Bragg, CA, Friday night. #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
We drove up the rugged Northern California coast from Fort Bragg, over mountains, aside rivers, and along the full length of the Avenue of the Giants to Humboldt Redwoods State Park and the excellent Rockefeller Loop Trail. #Travel
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Mapping the Path @mappingthepath.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Dinner last night on the Nolo River in Fort Bragg, CA. Long weekend getaway! #Travel
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