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Old Town Sac

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I had only been to the state capitol once. This is not something I was proud of. With all the important protests in recent years, I had been to not a single one. Well I was there in spirit at least.I had only been to a conference at a hotel here once, and it was not even downtown. Enough said, it was time to see old town Sacramento. I had been intrigued by this place for a long time, after learning about it in history books, and in documentaries on the old west. The Transcontinental Railway begins there, and there are so many things that have happened here over the years.

Exploring Napa Valley

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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

Congress Grove Sequoias

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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

Backpacking PCT Section A – Day 3

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My goal in 2023 is to complete Section A of the PCT, with is 107.1 miles long. Hope you will follow along on my backpacking journey.

Backpacking PCT Section A – Day 1

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I have thought and wondered about hiking the PCT a lot of the years. Living in Southern California, not far from the trail, I had hiked on short sections of it, out and back. I had not yet backpacked or thru hiked an entire section before. Section A starts in Campo, CA and is 107.1 miles long, ending in Warner Springs, CA. The prospect of hiking 100 miles was exciting to me. I knew the time to do it was in spring, after the nights warmed above freezing, and preferably after the winter time rains ended.