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Yosemite National Park – Mariposa Grove

Our flight arrived in Fresno California.  We entered Yosemite National Park and our first stop upon arriving was Mariposa Grove.  It was a quick stop but well worth it.  Nice break in the drive from Fresno on the way to Glacier Point. Mariposa Grove is a grove of giant sequoia trees located in Yosemite National Park in California, United States. It is one of the largest and most famous groves of its kind, with over 500 mature giant sequoias. The grove is named after Mariposa County, where it is located, and is a popular tourist destination and hiking area.The history…

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Read more about the article Blast From The Past – Bombay Beach, CA

Blast From The Past – Bombay Beach, CA

Bombay Beach is a small town located on the eastern shore of the Salton Sea in Imperial County, California. The town has a long and interesting history, which includes both periods of prosperity and decline. In the early 1900s, the Salton Sea was formed by a series of floods that caused the Colorado River to overflow its banks and create an enormous inland lake. The lake quickly became a popular destination for fishing, boating, and recreation, and several towns were established along its shores, including Bombay Beach. During the 1950s and 60s, Bombay Beach was a thriving resort town, with…

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Read more about the article A Must See In Destin Florida – Eglin Air Force Armament Museum – Eglin Air Force Base

A Must See In Destin Florida – Eglin Air Force Armament Museum – Eglin Air Force Base

The Air Force Armament Museum, located on Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, is a must-see destination for anyone interested in aviation history and military technology.  Here are some of the top things to see at the museum: 1. Aircraft collection: The museum's collection of more than 30 aircraft includes planes from throughout aviation history, including early fighters and bombers, modern jet fighters and bombers, and helicopters. 2. Missile and rocket collection: The museum's missile and rocket collection includes a wide range of weapons systems, from the earliest guided missiles to the latest precision-guided munitions. 3. Experimental aircraft: The museum's…

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Read more about the article 4 Sightseeing Highlights Not To Miss – Moscow Russia – 2009

4 Sightseeing Highlights Not To Miss – Moscow Russia – 2009

In 2009 I had the opportunity to visit Moscow, Russia for a business trade expo.  It was an exciting experience to go visit the place where for most of my life has been forbidden in my mind.   Being a child in the 1970's - 1980's we were taught that Russia was the primary enemy of the United States.   My father favored war and spy movies that at this time mostly featured the the KGB as the most sinister organization in the world.  Having literally traveled almost 2,000,000 miles via air so far this was my most apprehensive trip to date.  I can…

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Read more about the article Ballarat, California – An interesting place in the middle of no where

Ballarat, California – An interesting place in the middle of no where

I first learned of Ballarat California on one of our dirt bike riding trips in the Mojave desert.  On our dirt bike trips we stay in the town of Randsburg which is a living ghost town. This trip started in Las Vegas and I made the drive through the desert to Trona, California.  The route took me thorough Death Valley National Park.  February is a perfect time of the year to visit this part of the world.  The drive was about five hours with a few stops for food and breaks.  I found a cheap hotel so I could rest…

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Read more about the article 4 Amazing Places Not To Miss In Budapest Hungary – Heros Square, City Park, Vajdahunyad Castle, and Széchenyi Medicinal Bath

4 Amazing Places Not To Miss In Budapest Hungary – Heros Square, City Park, Vajdahunyad Castle, and Széchenyi Medicinal Bath

Our original schedule changed and gave us another four hours to see some more of the sights around Budapest.  Here are some of the other high lighted areas to see around Budapest. Hero's Square City Park We had only a few hours before we had to head to the train station to get to our next destination.  We (My work colleagues and I ) woke up early wanting to explore a city none of us has been to before.  Our hotel was right in the middle of the Buda District which had a tremendous amount of sights to see.   City…

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Read more about the article A Morning At Castle Hill District In Budapest, Hungary

A Morning At Castle Hill District In Budapest, Hungary

Budapest Hungary We had only a few hours before we had to head to the train station to get to our next destination.  We (My work colleagues and I ) woke up early wanting to explore a city none of us has been to before.  Our hotel was right in the middle of the Buda District which had a tremendous amount of sights to see.  Castle Hill is a historic district located in the heart of Budapest, Hungary. It is home to a number of important cultural and historical landmarks, including the Buda Castle, the Matthias Church, and the Fisherman's Bastion.The…

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Budapest Hungary by Night

Budapest Hungary I arrived into Budapest in a hazy fog after flying for seventeen hours over night.   My first impressions of Budapest was what I remembered as a child watching the news with my parents about the European Communist countries.  It was rainy, cold and dreary.  The buildings and city was a bit run down the people looked tired and many a bit sad.   Like most of my travels I arrived into Budapest without much knowledge of the city or the history of Hungary.  This was one of only several trips I have made in to the Eastern Europe which…

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Read more about the article A Sneak Peak At The Palm Springs Aerial Tram – Summer 2019

A Sneak Peak At The Palm Springs Aerial Tram – Summer 2019

Palm Springs Areal Tram Our morning started long before the sun was up.  Having jet lag from just arriving in Los Angeles the day before from the midwest had us up around 4:00 am wondering what to do.  My daughter Jayne and I were on a trip to California for a summer adventure together.  This was a nice treat to spend a full week with just one on one time.  This day we decided to head south to Joshua Tree National Park as the days highlight and decided on the way past that we couldn't just drive by this potential side trip…

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Read more about the article Manzanar War Relocation Center – Independence, CA

Manzanar War Relocation Center – Independence, CA

Manzanar War Relocation Center Manzanar War Relocation Camp is a good place to stop and explore your way. Manzanar was a Japanese American internment camp located in the Owens Valley of California, USA. The camp was in operation from 1942 to 1945, during World War II, and was one of ten internment camps where Japanese Americans were forcibly relocated and incarcerated by the US government.The decision to establish internment camps was made by President Franklin D. Roosevelt after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. The government claimed that Japanese Americans, even those who were born in the…

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Read more about the article Joshua Tree National Park – Summer 2019

Joshua Tree National Park – Summer 2019

Joshua Tree National Park is located in Southern California and encompasses over 790,000 acres of desert landscape. The park was designated as a national monument in 1936 and was later upgraded to a national park in 1994.The region has a rich history, dating back thousands of years. The first inhabitants of the area were Native American tribes, including the Cahuilla, Chemehuevi, and Serrano. These tribes relied on the region's natural resources, including the Joshua trees, for food, shelter, and medicine.In the late 1800s, homesteaders and ranchers began to settle in the area, and mining operations were established. However, the harsh…

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