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The Weekend Dispatch: April 9


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APR 9, 2022

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Welcome to the Weekend Dispatch. Here are our top finds for April 9.

Tetons in black and white. Photo by Mitchell Griffin | Instagram

01. Photographer pick: Mitchell Griffin 

Based out of Central Oregon, this 20-year-old photographer spends a lot of time in the Rocky range looking for the best landscapes and wildlife to capture. He also spends some time photographing action sports! 

Check out more photos on his website or follow him on social media at @_mitchell.griffin_.

Photo by Hunter Brumels | Unsplash

02. Article pick: Rocky Mountain National Park Fly Fishing 

Rocky Mountain National park is known for trout fishing. Written by an area fly fishing expert, this article will teach you where all the best spots are to reel in the perfect fish as well as many other great activities and locations throughout the park.

"Mountain: Portraits of High Places" by Sandy Hill. Provided photo 

03. Book pick: Mountain: Portraits of High Places

This is the perfect (photo) book for mountain lovers and great to sit down and peruse during downtime. It will have you dreaming of all the beautiful mountains and inspire you to one day see them in person.  

How to Visit Rocky Mountain National Park by Switchbacks. Provided photo

04. Audio pick: How to Visit Rocky Mountain National Park

Listen to this 38-minute episode to learn fun facts about one of the most magnificent mountain ranges in the U.S. and all the must-dos while visiting the park. Produced by Switchbacks, it really shows that national parks are for everyone.


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