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Jeep Tour Guides… How To Get Hired And What To Expect If You Pursue This Career Choice

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nena-barlow-sedona-jeep-driving-school.jpg Ever wonder what it’s like to be a Jeep tour guide?

Arguably, Sedona, Arizona is the Jeep tour capital of the world. With the great weather, gorgeous scenery, and easy access to a myriad of trails, no wonder there are so many tour companies.

I’m a Jeep tour guide in Sedona, and many people think that this would be a dream job. If you are one of those, read this first!

Here’s everything you want to know about Jeep tour guides, including how to get hired and what to expect your first days on the job.

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Nena

I own and operate Sedona Jeep School, where I provide 4x4 driving instruction in Sedona, Arizona. I've been in the Jeep tour business since 1996.

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Jeep vs Hummer: Is There A Rivalry Or Not?

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jeep-grand-cherokee-hummer-in-rearview.jpg I have to think that there’s an unspoken rivalry between Jeeps and Hummers and the people who own them. It’s all in good fun, of course. Or not…

Am I the only one seeing a major HUMMER/Jeep rivalry starting up here? It’s not just simple competitiveness either, but a deep-rooted grudge that began when HUMMER won the right to use the seven-slat grille after a long court battle — AM General, HUMMERs owner (GM merely owns marketing rights), was once owned by American Motors Corporation (AMC) which also owned Jeep, before being sold to Chrysler Group. Source: 2007 Hummer H3x Preview

One thing’s for sure. Each thinks that its own trail-ready workhorse is the best in the land. Which one is really the best offroad vehicle though?…


Is Hummer On The Way Out?

Now, with all this talk about Hummers being discontinued, it got me wondering what Hummer owners and Jeep owners alike might think about these recent developments.

Read more: Jeep vs Hummer: Is There A Rivalry Or Not?

Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I frequently write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed several years until switching gears to pursue things I was more passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun websites).

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Own A Jeep Wrangler? Then You’re Doing The Jeep Wave, Right?

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two-jeepers-doing-the-jeep-wave.jpg When you own a Jeep Wrangler, every other Jeep Wrangler owner in the world is your friend.

No kidding.

And this camaraderie is identified by something called "the Jeep Wave". It’s all in good fun.

Warning:   Owning, registering, insuring, or driving a Jeep implies knowledge of and intent to abide by the following rules, regulations, and guidelines. Failure to obey the letter or spirit of the rules may result in your being ignored by other Jeep owners as you sit along the side of the road next to your stalled vehicle in a blizzard surrounded by Saturns, Yugos, and Hyundais. Source Jeep Talk

Read more: Own A Jeep Wrangler? Then You’re Doing The Jeep Wave, Right?

Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I frequently write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed several years until switching gears to pursue things I was more passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun websites).

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Jeep Dog Days Of Summer: A Fun Photo Contest To Find The Ultimate Jeep Dog!

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Are you enjoying the Dog Days of Summer? Chances are, you and your dog are probably going on a lot of Jeep rides these days. Right?

I know we are. Our dog loves Jeep rides!

Good News:  Jean and Norm at All Things Jeep are holding a contest to find "the winningest Jeep Dog" out there.

…There are prizes!

dog-days-of-summer-contest.jpg

Read more: Jeep Dog Days Of Summer: A Fun Photo Contest To Find The Ultimate Jeep Dog!

Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I frequently write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed several years until switching gears to pursue things I was more passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun websites).

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Play The Jeep Geocaching Game Online

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Last year, Jeep had a fun contest where they hid Jeep Travel Bugs all across the U.S. and with the aid of a GPS, you could participate in their game to win fun prizes.

This year, there’s no such game (yet), but they do have an online version of Jeep geocaching that they’re letting people download and play for free.

This is a serious game for diehard Jeepers though… it’s a 63 MB download!

Free?  Yes. But this is not a game to be taken lightly.

My guess is that those who download and play this game are the competitive type. Check out some of the challenges:

  • Explore the terrain in one of 4 Jeep vehicles: 2008 Liberty Limited, 2007 Grand Cherokee Limited, 2007 Commander Limited, or a 2007 Wrangler Rubicon.
  • Hop out of your Jeep vehicle at any time to access hard-to-reach areas on foot.
  • You must collect the cache to unlock postcards and e-mail them to your friends.
  • Compete in 5 timed “mini-missions” and get your score on Jeep’s global leaderboard.
  • Experience realistic weather effects in 5 different terrains

Sounds like fun, right?

Play the Jeep Geocaching Challenge game online

jeep-geocaching-challenge-game.jpg

Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I frequently write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed several years until switching gears to pursue things I was more passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun websites).

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Be Different: Send Jeep Holiday Cards This Year!

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Here’s why these Jeep cards are different than most of the other Jeep holiday cards out there (other than the fact that they’re definitely unique!)…

holiday-jeep-cards.jpg

Read more: Be Different: Send Jeep Holiday Cards This Year!

Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I frequently write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed several years until switching gears to pursue things I was more passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun websites).

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Jeep Videos Demonstrating Some Of The Best Offroad Skill & Determination

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Some of the best offroad Jeep videos…

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Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I frequently write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed several years until switching gears to pursue things I was more passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun websites).

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Have You Played The Jeep Thrills Wii Game Yet?

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jeep-thrills-wii.jpg I’ve heard mixed reviews, from "the Jeep’s handling is not all that responsive, but it’s still fun" to "it’s best for younger kids."

I haven’t tried the Jeep Thrills Wii yet myself, but we’re thinking of getting a Wii and the Jeeper in me makes me want to try it.

It’s just for fun anyway, right? Plus, my nephew would love it when he comes to visit. We converted him into a Jeeper at a young age. Now he always asks when he can ride in the back of Uncle Jim’s Jeep and asks his dad when they’re going to get a Jeep. (hee hee… it worked!)

Anyways… would love to hear from fellow Jeepers if this is a decent pick for the Wii or not. Thanks in advance.

Jim Walczak

Jeep guy. Publisher of a couple of dozen websites. Tech geek. And I get to play on the Internet for a living!

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Jeep Cherokee – Offroad and NOW – Techno Tested

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Jeeps have been reviewed and tested in all kinds of conditions over the years. They’ve proven to be the ultimate utility vehicle.

Julian Smith and some of his Techno percussionist friends take it a step further with this video.

 

 


 

Jim Walczak

Jeep guy. Publisher of a couple of dozen websites. Tech geek. And I get to play on the Internet for a living!

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What Fun Jeep Things Are On Your Bucket List?…

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A friend of ours took this pic on a recent roadtrip:

jeep-bucket-list.jpg

 

It got me thinking about all the Jeep stuff that’s currently on my own bucket list.

Buy a Jeep Wrangler” was on my list pretty much ever since I could drive, as evidenced by this scrapbook page I made after college:

jeep-wrangler-bucket-list.jpg

 

Now that that one’s been accomplished (3 times over… we’re on our 3rd Jeep now!), it’s time to get busy on all those fun things we’ve been meaning to do in our Jeep and all the fun places we’ve been meaning to go.

Read more: What Fun Jeep Things Are On Your Bucket List?…

Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I frequently write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed several years until switching gears to pursue things I was more passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun websites).

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Find me here:
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Jeep vs Hummer: Is There A Rivalry Or Not?

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jeep-grand-cherokee-hummer-in-rearview.jpg I have to think that there’s an unspoken rivalry between Jeeps and Hummers and the people who own them. It’s all in good fun, of course. Or not…

Am I the only one seeing a major HUMMER/Jeep rivalry starting up here? It’s not just simple competitiveness either, but a deep-rooted grudge that began when HUMMER won the right to use the seven-slat grille after a long court battle — AM General, HUMMERs owner (GM merely owns marketing rights), was once owned by American Motors Corporation (AMC) which also owned Jeep, before being sold to Chrysler Group. Source: 2007 Hummer H3x Preview

One thing’s for sure. Each thinks that its own trail-ready workhorse is the best in the land. Which one is really the best offroad vehicle though?…


Is Hummer On The Way Out?

Now, with all this talk about Hummers being discontinued, it got me wondering what Hummer owners and Jeep owners alike might think about these recent developments.

Read more: Jeep vs Hummer: Is There A Rivalry Or Not?

Lynnette Walczak

Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I frequently write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed several years until switching gears to pursue things I was more passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

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Own A Jeep Wrangler? Then You’re Doing The Jeep Wave, Right?

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When you own a Jeep Wrangler, every other Jeep Wrangler owner in the world is your friend.

No kidding.

And this camaraderie is identified by something called “the Jeep Wave”. It’s all in good fun.

jim doing the jeep wave

Warning:   Owning, registering, insuring, or driving a Jeep implies knowledge of and intent to abide by the following rules, regulations, and guidelines. Failure to obey the letter or spirit of the rules may result in your being ignored by other Jeep owners as you sit along the side of the road next to your stalled vehicle in a blizzard surrounded by Saturns, Yugos, and Hyundais. — Jeep Talk

Read more: Own A Jeep Wrangler? Then You’re Doing The Jeep Wave, Right?

Lynnette Walczak

Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I frequently write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed several years until switching gears to pursue things I was more passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

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Jeep Dog Days Of Summer: A Fun Photo Contest To Find The Ultimate Jeep Dog!

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Are you enjoying the Dog Days of Summer? Chances are, you and your dog are probably going on a lot of Jeep rides these days. Right?

I know we are. Our dog loves Jeep rides!

Good News:  Jean and Norm at All Things Jeep are holding a contest to find "the winningest Jeep Dog" out there.

…There are prizes!

dog-days-of-summer-contest.jpg

Read more: Jeep Dog Days Of Summer: A Fun Photo Contest To Find The Ultimate Jeep Dog!

Lynnette Walczak

Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I frequently write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed several years until switching gears to pursue things I was more passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

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Play The Jeep Geocaching Game Online

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Last year, Jeep had a fun contest where they hid Jeep Travel Bugs all across the U.S. and with the aid of a GPS, you could participate in their game to win fun prizes.

This year, there’s no such game (yet), but they do have an online version of Jeep geocaching that they’re letting people download and play for free.

This is a serious game for diehard Jeepers though… it’s a 63 MB download!

Free?  Yes. But this is not a game to be taken lightly.

My guess is that those who download and play this game are the competitive type. Check out some of the challenges:

  • Explore the terrain in one of 4 Jeep vehicles: 2008 Liberty Limited, 2007 Grand Cherokee Limited, 2007 Commander Limited, or a 2007 Wrangler Rubicon.
  • Hop out of your Jeep vehicle at any time to access hard-to-reach areas on foot.
  • You must collect the cache to unlock postcards and e-mail them to your friends.
  • Compete in 5 timed “mini-missions” and get your score on Jeep’s global leaderboard.
  • Experience realistic weather effects in 5 different terrains

Sounds like fun, right?

Play the Jeep Geocaching Challenge game online

jeep-geocaching-challenge-game.jpg

Lynnette Walczak

Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I frequently write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed several years until switching gears to pursue things I was more passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

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Be Different: Send Jeep Holiday Cards This Year!

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Here’s why these Jeep cards are different than most of the other Jeep holiday cards out there (other than the fact that they’re definitely unique!)…

holiday-jeep-cards.jpg

Read more: Be Different: Send Jeep Holiday Cards This Year!

Lynnette Walczak

Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I frequently write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed several years until switching gears to pursue things I was more passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

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Jeep Videos Demonstrating Some Of The Best Offroad Skill & Determination

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Want to see some of the best offroad Jeep videos?

jeep-offroad

We’ve featured a handful of other how-to videos (and some fun ones too) before on this site.

The following are different in that they show the offroad skill and prowess that can only be enjoyed in a Jeep!

Read more: Jeep Videos Demonstrating Some Of The Best Offroad Skill & Determination

Lynnette Walczak

Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I frequently write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed several years until switching gears to pursue things I was more passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

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Have You Played The Jeep Thrills Wii Game Yet?

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jeep-thrills-wii.jpg I’ve heard mixed reviews, from "the Jeep’s handling is not all that responsive, but it’s still fun" to "it’s best for younger kids."

I haven’t tried the Jeep Thrills Wii yet myself, but we’re thinking of getting a Wii and the Jeeper in me makes me want to try it.

It’s just for fun anyway, right? Plus, my nephew would love it when he comes to visit. We converted him into a Jeeper at a young age. Now he always asks when he can ride in the back of Uncle Jim’s Jeep and asks his dad when they’re going to get a Jeep. (hee hee… it worked!)

Anyways… would love to hear from fellow Jeepers if this is a decent pick for the Wii or not. Thanks in advance.

Jim Walczak

Jim Walczak

Jeep guy. Publisher of a couple of dozen websites. Tech geek. And I get to play on the Internet for a living!

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Jeep Cherokee – Offroad and NOW – Techno Tested

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Jeeps have been reviewed and tested in all kinds of conditions over the years.

They’ve proven to be the ultimate utility vehicle.

Julian Smith and some of his Techno percussionist friends take it a step further with this video.

Jim Walczak

Jim Walczak

Jeep guy. Publisher of a couple of dozen websites. Tech geek. And I get to play on the Internet for a living!

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What Fun Jeep Things Are On Your Bucket List?…

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A friend of ours took this pic on a recent roadtrip:

jeep-bucket-list.jpg

It got me thinking about all the Jeep stuff that’s currently on my own bucket list.

Buy a Jeep Wrangler” was on my list pretty much ever since I could drive, as evidenced by this scrapbook page I made after college:

jeep-wrangler-bucket-list.jpg

Now that that one’s been accomplished (4 times over… we’re on our 4th Jeep now!), it’s time to get busy on all those fun things we’ve been meaning to do in our Jeep and all the fun places we’ve been meaning to go.

Read more: What Fun Jeep Things Are On Your Bucket List?…

Lynnette Walczak

Lynnette Walczak

I like to help people find unique ways to do things in order to save time & money -- so I frequently write about "outside the box" ideas that most wouldn't think of. As a lifelong dog owner, I often share my best tips for living with and training dogs. I worked in Higher Ed several years until switching gears to pursue things I was more passionate about. I've worked at a vet, in a photo lab, and at a zoo -- to name a few. I enjoy the outdoors via bicycle, motorcycle, Jeep, or RV. You can always find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites).

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For New Jeep Owners: 4 Insider Tips Every New Jeep Owner Should Know

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In life, there are certain things that can only be discovered by doing. Case in point: owning a Jeep.

As the proud owner of a vintage CJ-7 going on 10 years now, I’ve learned the hard — and, admittedly, sometimes fun — way about the do’s and don’ts of maintaining this type of vehicle.

new-jeep-owners

Following are my top 4 tips if you’re new to Jeep ownership.

Read more: For New Jeep Owners: 4 Insider Tips Every New Jeep Owner Should Know

Kathy

Kathy

I'm a Jeeper from Portland, Oregon. In addition to jeeps, I enjoy sustainability and environmental issues, water quality, art history, and arts education. When I'm not exploring in my vintage CJ-7, I can be found trail running with my 7-year-old Golden Retriever or enjoying downtime with my 2 daughters.

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