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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Introducing: Dog Collar Patches! Unlike iron-on or sew-on, these souvenirs are removable and mix-and-matchable. All drawn by hand, based on my travel photos from my blog (no AI). Browse product pages to see the OG photos. *50% of proceeds from the Big Bend patch will be donated to No Big Bend Wall

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59nationalparks @59nationalparks.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Sunday #ParkChat We do not have a chat this Wednesday but we will be chatting the week of the 26th with @yellowstonenpgeek.bsky.social. Meanwhile I’d encourage everyone to encourage everyone to express their opinion to the Administration about the unnecessary destruction occurring at Big Bend NP.

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James Talarico @jamestalarico.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

God already built a wall through Big Bend — it's called the Chisos Mountains. We don't need to give billions of our tax dollars to out of state vendors. We don't need to desecrate this sacred land. We don't need this useless, disgraceful, corrupt Big Bend border wall.

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Will anybody come with me to Big Bend to help protest?! #ParkChat @59nationalparks.bsky.social @beckyjlomax.bsky.social @publiclandlvr.bsky.social I've been messaging people on the ground there and it seems like one more body won't do much good but what if I can rally a whole group? Let's roll out

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Any of my friends on here use Procreate? It's making my thumb go numb 😞 I don't know how I should change my posture or whatever to stop it from happening? I thought it would go away if I slept it off, but I've had a couple days of rest and it's still numb

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

Maple’s first Christmas! Hope you’re all having a great holiday with your favorite people or pets 🐶🎄☃️

Welsh springer spaniel sitting on the shoulders of a girl wearing a “Dog Mom” Christmas sweater

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

The reporting in these old newspapers from late 1800s/early 1900s is so goofy. Theyre always like "grand opening of new building - it is undoubtedly THE FINEST building in the ENTIRE USA" or something political happens and theyre like "and EVERYONE UNANIMOUSLY AGREED that this is the BEST outcome" 😂

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 18/12/2025

I started a new website called This Day in Leadville that aims to have a historical event listed for every day of the year! On today's date (Dec 18th) in Leadville, Colorado, a story about outlaw Jesse James: thisdayinleadville.com It's going to take me forever to upload 365 day/posts 😖

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Home - This Day in Leadville History

What historical events happened on today's date in Leadville, Colorado?

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

The Twin Lakes Inn near Mt Elbert in Colorado is still for sale, Colorado Trail and Continental Divide Trail hikers will know it well. I want it, anybody got $2 million to donate? 😂 commercial.century21.com/property/643...

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 29/11/2025

Anybody else’s dog not a big fan of the Ruffwear harnesses? We’ve tried two different styles and I feel like they dont fit her right, and she doesnt like to put them on. Maybe she just wouldnt like any harness regardless idk. But I want to dial it in for hiking next summer and make sure she’s comfy

Welsh springer spaniel in an orange harness at a public park

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

I had enough fun new hiking-related gift ideas in 2025 that I decided to write a whole new post instead of continuing to add onto the old gift guide I originally posted back in 2021 thedetoureffect.com/blog/unique-... Shopping for hikers is a big task, we are picky. Good luck this holiday season! 🎁

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Unique Holiday Gifts for Hikers (New Ideas for 2025) | The Detour Effect

Holiday shopping for hikers can be a formidable task. Hikers are very particular about gear, and we already have our main kit assembled. These are some other fun gift ideas for hikers outside of just ...

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Meet my adventure puppy Maple 🍁 She's the most joyful, confident little goofball ever. She's too young for the big trails but I can already tell she's going to be a great hiking dog, I can't wait for next summer.

Welsh springer spaniel puppy wearing a kerchief after a fresh groom

Welsh springer spaniel puppy on a rock in the woods

Hiker girl and Welsh springer spaniel puppy in the woods

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 22/11/2025

The Big Hogan rock arch amphitheater formation in Monument Valley Tribal Park (more angles in the comments). Our Navajo guide played a flute that echoed on the walls like it was a concert hall.

The Big Hogan rock arch amphitheater in Monument Valley Tribal Park on Navajo land. The sun shines through a hole in the rock overhead

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

Oh no 😟 Isn’t November supposed to be a pretty good season for the O Circuit?

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Man, you don't look at your website in a few months and every single thing breaks lol. Here's what I've come back to: - Two affiliates switched platforms and I have to change hundreds of links -All of my custom CSS disappeared -Broken plugin -Google Cloud Platform is now a thing What else awaits?

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SchmidtTravels @schmidttravels.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

A9. A dense fog freaked me out a bit. Dense enough that we could barely see the landmarks behind us that we'd need to get back. The trail was pretty hard to follow. I just turned the family around while we could still find our way. #ParkChat

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Q11: What’s the greatest fear you’ve had to face while hiking in national parks, or the scariest trail you’ve hiked? Post a picture if you have one! Did that experience make you more cautious on future hikes, or more fearless? #parkchat

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Q10: Have you ever had to push past your comfort zone because another hiker in your group wanted to keep going, or convinced a reckless friend that it’s time to turn back when they wanted to push on? How do you handle mismatched levels of fear amongst hiking companions? #parkchat

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emohn @emohn.net · 27/03/2025

A8: #ParkChat “Be Prepared.” While you can’t fix, manage, and control every situation, and you can’t predict the future, you can increase your safety, odds of success, or at least comfort by packing, learning, and planning. Have an exit plan/plan B. Don’t go alone, at least not initially.

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Mike | TheMicroNomad @themicronomad.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

A1: Oooh great question! One park I've always had a bit of a fear is Arctic National Park & Preserve. The remoteness and logistics of visiting the park sounds daunting in itself! #ParkChat

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Q9: Did you ever discover a fear you never knew you had, WHILE you were encountering it? How did you get through it, considering you wouldn’t have thought to prepare in advance? #parkchat

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Q8: Beginning hikers can be fearful of all the unknowns out there. What advice would you give new hikers to help them gain more confidence on the trails? #parkchat

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Q7: Spending the night in a tent out in the wilderness or even a campground can be a difficult task with odd nighttime noises. What tactics do you use to combat nighttime fears, especially at “things that go bump in the night”? #parkchat

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Susan Jennys (she/her) @yellowstonenpgeek.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

A5 #parkchat I’ve always found it helpful to look ahead and/or “up” the slope next to me, rather than focus on that “dang high down” drop on the other side. If you’ve ever climbed Bear Butte since the fires, the wind lashes at you and you’ve got to not focus on how vulnerable you are!

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Q6: What type of weather would you least like to get caught in while hiking in our national parks, and how have you handled it in the past? Are you more likely to encounter this weather in some parks than others? #parkchat

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emohn @emohn.net · 27/03/2025

A5: #ParkChat 3 points of contact. Trustworthy, sturdy footwear. Calming conversations with someone I trust, or a “sorry, but don’t talk to me right now” with someone that’s not being helpful.

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Q5: A fear of heights can bring some hikers to tears on exposed ledges. One tactic to manage that fear is to train your eyes on the feet of the hiker right in front of you instead of straying to the scenery off the ledge. What other tactics do you know that can help with a fear of heights? #parkchat

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Q4: What do you carry on a hike that’s meant to mitigate your fears? Are you willing to sacrifice pack weight for safety, for instance in the form of bear spray or an emergency first aid kit? #parkchat

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Q3: Mountain lions, grizzlies, snakes, oh my! What animal would you least like to encounter on the trails? Have you learned any good advice about what to do in that situation? #parkchat

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Q2: When it comes to hiking in our national parks and wilderness areas, what do you consider to be a healthy challenge vs. too risky? How do you know when to listen to your fear and turn back, and when to push through? #parkchat

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Q1: Are there any parks you’ve held yourself back from visiting due to a fear, or trails you haven’t hiked due to fear? Do you have a goal of overcoming it or are you ok with sitting that one out? #parkchat

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59nationalparks @59nationalparks.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

This Wednesday at 9 PM ET #ParkChat welcomes @beckyjlomax.bsky.social and @thedetoureffect.bsky.social as our special guest hosts. They are looking at a very interesting topic “Managing Fears While Hiking”. Please join us. @naturetechfam.bsky.social @camarowrx.bsky.social @tthrash.bsky.social

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

You can get pasteis de nata at Reunion Bread in the Rino neighborhood in Denver, it’s been a long time since I had them in Portugal but based on my memory these stack up pretty good!

Two pastel de nata at a bakery in Denver Colorado

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Seeing lots of slot canyons on the feed lately, here's my contribution! Cool hike out at Big Bend Ranch State Park:

Solo hiker in slot canyon at Big Bend Ranch State Park

Slot canyon at Big Bend Ranch State Park

Slot canyon at Big Bend Ranch State Park in West Texas

Slot canyon hike at Big Bend Ranch State Park in Texas

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

Today there was a protest at Rocky Mountain NP to show support for park rangers who were indiscriminately let go. There were also protests nationwide as part of the 50501 movement. Glad we can physically get involved and not just seethe and feel doomed. Check out @50501movement.bsky.social #parkchat

Protest at Rocky Mountain National Park to show support for probationary federal workers who were let go in mass layoffs

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

One of my all-time favorite hiking viewpoints in one of my all-time fav national parks, Big Bend 🙌 Have you been? #parkchat One of my all-time fav TripAdvisor reviews also comes from Big Bend. "Chisos Mountain Lodge: 1 star. Mountain lion tried to eat my son." www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserRevi...

West Texas landscape seen from South Rim Viewpoint on the South Rim Loop hiking trail in Big Bend National Park

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

I’ve just moved to Denver and I’m loving the street art situation! Thankfully my neighborhood is walkable so I can enjoy finding things like this on any quick stroll #streetartchat

Street art mural depicting a motorcycle rider

Street art in Denver says “nothing without courage”

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Omg it's finally done 😭 I uploaded my entire Instagram feed from 2012-2024 to my own self-hosted site, comments and all. Think I've got the bugs fixed for mobile view too. Feels incredible to get it done but the process suckedddddd detoureffectphotofeed.com

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2024 - The Detour Effect Photo Feed

SELF-HOSTED INSTA-FEED 2024 I hiked several long-distance trails around the world, including the Malerweg in Germany, Wicklow Way in Ireland, and Arctic Circle Trail in Greenland. I also visited Kyrgy...

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

I’ve been there too! Anybody else have pics from the Bradley and Taggart Lakes hike in Grand Teton? #parkchat #nationalparks

Hiker at Bradley Lake in Grand Teton National Park with mountains in the background

Solo female hiker at Bradley Lake in Grand Teton National Park with mountains in the background

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

It looks crap on mobile and I'm still working out a lot of kinks (like how the video popup won't do a vertical orientation), but what do you guys think of the desktop version of my self-hosted "Instagram" photo feed so far? Only missing 2021-2023 but so close to done... detoureffectphotofeed.com

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Inuit snow goggles and seal hunter eye shades at the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen I loved checking this museum out before visiting Greenland; they have several relevant exhibits including “Arctic Treasures,” “People of the Arctic,” and their Viking exhibit has some Greenlandic artifacts

Inuit snow goggles at the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen

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The Detour Effect @thedetoureffect.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Anybody ever climb Weaver's Needle in the Superstitions? I've only admired it from the Dutchman/Peralta Loop hike. The sides look so vertical, it's crazy to me that people climb it!

Solo female hiker with large backpack admiring Weaver's Needle rock formation in the Superstition Mountains in Arizona

Weaver's Needle rock formation in the Superstition Mountains in Arizona

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