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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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Perth, Western Australia

I had the opportunity to visit Perth Western Australia.  Perth is about as far as you can get away from where I live.  The door to door travel time was just over 36 hours.  The good thing is once I arrived the city is one of the nicest places I have been on business travels.  My hotel was downtown close to many parks and green spaces that were spectacular.   The way the trip worked out I had the weekend to explore and these are some of the things I saw.   Being as though it is a 12 hour time difference…

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Read more about the article Death Valley National Park – Artist Drive

Death Valley National Park – Artist Drive

Artist Drive is a scenic drive located in Death Valley National Park, California, known for its stunning and colorful landscapes. The drive winds through a narrow canyon and offers incredible views of the mountains and the surrounding desert.The colorful rocks and formations that make up the Artist Drive were formed through a series of geological processes that took place millions of years ago. The rocks in the area were once sedimentary and volcanic in nature, but over time, intense heat and pressure caused them to transform into the colorful metamorphic rocks that we see today.The Artist Drive is named after…

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Read more about the article Death Valley National Park – Golden Canyon

Death Valley National Park – Golden Canyon

Hiking From Golden Canyon During my drive through Death Valley I had the opportunity to do two trail runs.  One starting from the Badwater Basin at Golden Canyon to Gower Gulch and back.  The other from Zabriskie Point Badlands Loop.   The Golden Canyon Loop is a 4.0 mile loop and the Badlands loop is around 2.7 miles. Golden Canyon / Gower Gulch Loop Trail

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Read more about the article Death Valley National Park – Zabriskie Point

Death Valley National Park – Zabriskie Point

Zabriskie Point is a popular viewpoint located in Death Valley National Park, California, known for its stunning views of the badlands landscape and colorful rock formations. Here is a brief history of Zabriskie Point:The area around Zabriskie Point has a long and complex geological history. Millions of years ago, the region was covered by a shallow sea that deposited layers of sediment and created the colorful rock formations that are visible today. Over time, the region was uplifted, eroded, and shaped by wind and water, creating the badlands landscape that is characteristic of Death Valley.The name "Zabriskie" comes from Christian…

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Read more about the article Death Valley National Park – California

Death Valley National Park – California

My car journey took me from Las Vegas, NV to Trona, CA.  There was only time for some quick stops for photos along the way.  Death Valley National Park is definitely a place to visit again during the winter for further exploration.  Scenic drives, hiking, OHV exploration, and camping  are great ways to plan your visit to Death Valley National Park.  Recommended Time: 2 - 3 Days Things To Bring With You: Backpack Bottled Water - 1 Gallon Minimum Cool Drinks Sun Screen Comfortable Shoes Snacks that won't melt Food for the day or days HIKING INFORMATION VISITOR INFORMATION WEATHER INFORMATION…

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Read more about the article Red Rock Canyon – Las Vegas, NV

Red Rock Canyon – Las Vegas, NV

Millions of people travel to Las Vegas every year to experience the bright lights, nightlife, gambling, entertainment and  excellent food but most don't know about the opportunities for outdoor adventure about 40 minutes away from the strip.  Red Rock Canyon is a great place to experience the  a scenic drive, hike, trail run, or rock climb within minutes of downtown Las Vegas.   As with most of my business trips I arrived into Las Vegas about two hours before sunset so it was a rush to get to Red Rock Canyon for a quick drive around the scenic loop drive.   I…

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Read more about the article California Desert Adventures – Jawbone / Randsburg / Husky Memorial / Trona Pinnacles

California Desert Adventures – Jawbone / Randsburg / Husky Memorial / Trona Pinnacles

Working for a company in California and having a passion for off road dirt bike riding lead us (myself and a group of co-workers) to the Mojave desert to what was later learned to be a pinnacle of off road adventures in North America.  Over the course of several years we made five trips to this area to explore what could be seen on a dirt bike. Our first trip was to Jawbone Canyon.  This allowed us an introduction to what this region had to offer as far as off road riding.  (Map Attached) We spent three days exploring Jawbone…

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Read more about the article Anza Borrego State Park

Anza Borrego State Park

ANZA-BORREGO STATE PARK I found Anza-Borrego State Park on a business traveling from Los Angeles to Brawley, California.  Borrego Springs is about three hours southeast of LAX and about two hours northeast of San Diego.  On this day I was driving from LAX and made my way to Borrego Springs on Montezuma Valley Road which approaches from the west.  The first sight of Borrego Springs was from a vista high above the city and Anza-Borrego State Park View of Borrego Springs from Montezuma Valley Road Vista I arrived about 1.5 hours before sunset so I had  to hurry to get…

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Read more about the article 2017 Appalachian Trail Trail – New Found Gap to Charlie’s Bunion

2017 Appalachian Trail Trail – New Found Gap to Charlie’s Bunion

On a drive from our summer vacation to a customer visit in Greenville, SC I took advantage of the opportunity to take a hike on the Appalachian Trail from Newfound Gap to Charlies Bunion.  For those who hike on the Appalachian Trail they follow this white blaze for the entire 2179 miles.Newfound Gap is a mountain pass in the Great Smoky Mountains of eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina, United States. It is part of the Appalachian Trail, a 2,200-mile footpath that runs from Georgia to Maine. The pass is located at an elevation of 5,046 feet (1,538 meters) and is…

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