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07-13-2023 I had never been to the Napa Valley before. Springtime and summer are the best times of year to see this place green and lush. It was mid-July, and was an ideal time to visit. The grapes were about to be harvested, and summertime was in full swing. We were heading to stay in… Continue reading Exploring Napa Valley
Yosemite is a breathtaking place, made famous by people like John Muir, and documented for all the world to see by photographers such as Ansel Adams. You will want to get your camera ready, and have an extra phone battery. The journey into Yosemite begins at Tunnel View. Today we were chasing waterfalls, enjoying Yosemite in the summertime.
I had been hearing about Moro Rock for years, since it’s one of the trails people rave about. Well I had to see for myself, and see what all the fuss was about. It’s just a large granite rock, and it is only 0.5 miles long. Distance wise, pretty much anyone could make this trek. I had set out to hike all the best trails in the park, so I said to myself that Moro Rock is officially on my official Sequoia National Park bucket list.
The Trail The trailhead to General Sherman and Congress Grove begins at Lodgepole Campground in Sequoia National Park. What to Expect The Congress Grove Trail is known for being the home of the General Sherman Tree, the "Nation's Christmas Tree." This hike is just 3 miles roundtrip, and rated as easy. The Senate Amongst this… Continue reading Congress Grove Sequoias
The Lakes Trail was filled with beautiful pristine wilderness scenery all along the way. Late season snow in July made this trip even more interesting. On this trip I was on a mission to explore all the best trails of the park. Snow seemed to be lingering on the high peaks above 9000 feet, and the Lakes Trail was begging to be explored.
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