Highpointing
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Eagle Mountain | Minnesota’s Highpoint
Eagle Mountain, Minnesota’s highpoint, stretches up to a not-so-impressive 2,301 feet tall. Eagle Mountain Trail, a 6.6 mile out-and-back hike will take you directly to the summit. Minnesota’s high point ranks as the 37th highest out of all 50 U.S. states. At the summit, there’s a large plaque that reads: Geology of Minnesota Eagle Mountain
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DAY 8 @ The Big Island, Hawai’i
I’m not much of a coffee drinker, but Tom has been raving about the Kona coffee here on the Big Island. I’ve taken a couple sips, and I have to admit it’s really excellent – so today I got my very own cup! Later on, Tom ordered a beer and it came served with a
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Mauna Kea | Hawai’i Highpoint
The Mauna Kea Hawai’i highpoint, is an impressive 13,803 feet high, resting in the clouds. The road to Mauna Kea is 4×4 only, requires a brake temperature check point, and specifically excluded by most rental car companies. We planned to drive to the summit for sunset, so we arrived at the Onizuka Center for International