Category: Parks
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Carlsbad Caverns
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Awesome! It is amazing that, for each park, the entrance is unique and, perhaps, gives us a taste of the park. Driving into the park was through the desert that surrounds the area to the national park. The caverns are located in the Chihauhuan Desert of the Guadalupe Mountains. I…
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White Sands National Park
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Once again the uniqueness of this park is amazing. I rented an audio tour of the park, which was great – and i didn’t need to tip the tour guide! The white sand and dunes almost made me feel I was at the shore or near water. The dunes shift…
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Petrified Forest
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As I have said before, each National Park has it’s own gifts and beauty. Such was the case today as I visited the Petrified Forests and Painted Desert. This was a historic trip through time and all that has evolved over the years. The temp was 50 but the wind…
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Kings Canyon
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I’ve am used to talking some time in the morning and not rushing off to the parks. I am reading Come, Have Breakfast, by Elizabeth Johnson which gives me a reflection for the day on God and the Earth. Another one, Sisters of the Earth, by Lorraine Anderson is a…
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Sequoia National Park
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I had a delightful visit with my cousin, Phyllis and her husband, Bob. We took a drive through Carmel-by-the Sea – thought I would include a picture of a lovely view. When I checked into the campground, I was informed that any vehicle over 22″ cannot drive in the park.…
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Yosemite Tour – Part 2
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This was a great group to travel with for the tour. We had lunch together and shared some of our reasons for being here as well as where our hometowns are located. Turns out we met a Lions fan on the first hike and there was a Vikings fam in…
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Greetings from Susanville, CA
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Susanville is located about 200 miles north east of Sacramento. I wanted to visit some of the lesser known national parks – Lassen Volcanic National Park is one of those. I am expecting something similar to Yosemite – with the natural eruptions, etc. and fewer crowds! There are not many…
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Canyonlands
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About a 45 minute drive from Arches lies another National Park, the Canyonlands. Even though it is located in proximity to Arches, there is a different feel. The beauty of the desert comes alive in various formations. While not vibrant colors, the muted colors add beauty to this environment. Recognizing…