Category: Trails

  • Petrified Forest

    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…

  • A day in the park …

    I took today to explore via hiking trails the expansive Grand Canyon. One of the recommendations from the rangers was to hike into the canyon – the Bright Angels Hike. I did only a small portion of the trail – the full trail would take about 2 hours. While it…

  • Sequoia National Park

    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.…

  • A Day at Camp …

    As I look at my post yesterday, ome of the pictures seems ot imply that I am wearing a skirt! NOT SO! I had taken off a jacket that I was wearing and tied it around my waiste. As I have mentioned, I like to take a day at camp…

  • Hiking in Yosemite

    After a leisurely morning, I went to the park and was able to post the past couple of days reflections. I hiked to the upper and lower Yosemite falls. However, as I mentioned yesterday, because of the lack of water, they are dry. I also walked a moderate trail. Having…

  • Bumpass Hell Trail

    This is an easy to moderate trail and I enjoyed sharing it with so many others – families with young children, babies carried by his/her parents and visitors from other countries The trail is named after Mr. Bumpass, an early settler who, in 1865, stepped in the wrong place and…

  • Lassen Volcanic National Park

    This was a great day trip. The park was formed over hundreds of thousands of years by volcanic heat and plate tectonics. I enjoyed the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center when there is a film and wonderful displays. Through both there was given a “nod” to our native American brothers and…

  • Trail to Delicate Arch

    When I got my times entry for Arches yesterday, I wanted to get an early time and was glad to get the 8:00 a.m. entry, which means I hoped to leave by 7:30. I was all set to do so but the sunrise was so spectacular that I waited since…