Awesome gigantic trees. Some of the oldest living things on the planet. These two parks abut each other with a few miles of National Forest between. A few pictures to show the size of these parks, probably around a quarter…
Redwood National Park (and state park)
Redwood National and State Parks, awesome views, wildlife, and humongous trees. Very picturesque park, northwestern California, on the oceanfront. As is typical of all National Parks, dogs are not allowed on any trails. But because this is also a state…
Oregon and Crater Lake National Park
This is the bluest water I have ever seen. The brochure says that it is among the purest water anywhere in the world because it is not fed by any rivers or streams, only by melting snow and natural springs.…
Mount Rainier National Park
At 14,411 feet, Mt. Rainer is pretty impressive. Regardless of what time of year you visit, there’s usually a line up to get inside the park. Dramatic temperature difference between the campground at 71 degrees and the visitors center at…
Idaho, Washington, and maintenance issues (both vehicles).
The Mini Cooper has had suspension issues since I got on the road and pulled it around on a tow dolly. Well, thanks to Tom I now use a tow bar which is much better for both me, and the…
Oh Canada. Banff National Park, Lake Louise, and a visit with my cousin Annette
While in Glacier National I realized how close I was to Calgary where my cousin has lived for the past 40 years or so. I did some online research and found a sporting goods store in Kalispell Montana that provides…
Glacier National Park, Montana, a special visitor, and a BIG surprise!
Absolutely awesome! Words can’t do it justice. Pictures can The Lodge at East Glacier Park. It was great seeing Brian Cleary again, he flew in from Pennsylvania to renew old acquaintances (Brian spent five summers in the Park since retiring)…
Nebraska and South Dakota
I’m late again posting to the blog. And getting further behind. But in my defense, I spent a few weeks without internet service. I made a brief stop at Pawnee National Grassland Then was greeted at the border with a…
Colorado
Wow, where to begin? I used Horsetooth Reservoir campground as my basecamp for northern Colorado. Very picturesque. You know, back in the day…… when I was young. I was young, REALLY I WAS! I had been known to get a…
Rocky Mountain National Park
Another unique and awesome place. It was 93 degrees outside when I left the campground and 53 degrees on top of the mountains. As usual Ruby was not allowed on any of the trails, only in the parking lots. There’s…