Category: California

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LASSEN VOLCANIC

Trees and clouds are reflected in the waters of Manzanita Lake.

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A massive sequoia overshadows the surrounding trees.

KINGS CANYON

My second trip to Kings Canyon was as impressive as the first. The King’s Canyon Scenic Byway is a 30 mile drive displaying cliffs, deep valleys, towering trees and a […]

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A red-tailed hawk flys above the Joshua Trees.

JOSHUA TREE

This is a pristine wilderness area where the quiet of the wide-open space of desert, surrounding mountains and a staggering amount of Joshua Trees motivated me to walk – and […]

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Climbing Half Dome in Yosemite is a strenuous 14–17 mile round-trip hike that requires a permit and involves a final, steep 400-foot ascent using two steel cables. The challenging trek includes a 4,800-foot elevation gain and takes 10–12 hours.

YOSEMITE

The Half Dome hike almost 5,000 feet above the valley I’m told is grueling with metal cables provided the last 400 feet to reach the summit. El Capitan is more […]

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August 15, my birthday. At the entrance to Death Valley we were greeted by these lovely burros. They both nonchalantly gazed while we excitedly took photos and chattered.

DEATH VALLEY

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Scorching-freezing; desolate-teeming with animals and plants; canyons-mountains; Death Valley is a place of extremes. The hottest temperature recorded was 134* in 1913; the lowest record temperature was that same year, […]

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REDWOOD

Old growth forests, redwoods in particular, help keep our air clean, remove carbon dioxide and store 5 times more carbon above ground than any other type of forest on the […]

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The spectacular view of Becher's Bay from atop Torrey Pines Trail on Santa Rosa island.

CHANNEL ISLANDS

Sixty miles off the coast of California, Channel Islands offers a unique opportunity to unwind, disconnect from technology and bask in the quiet. Early morning we embarked for a leisurely […]

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PINNACLES

Located in a remote area of central California this park is named for the eroded remains of an ancient lava field. This is nature at its best. Wild turkeys, a […]

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SEQUOIA

Sequoia and Kings Canyon are often linked together. Actually these are two separate national parks.There are more than 800 miles of hiking trails. Caves, raging rivers, gushing waterfalls and its […]

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