Tag: waterfalls
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Fundy Coast Highs & Lows
After our race across the U.S., a five-night stay at Fundy National Park stretched out ahead of us. The New Brunswick park was equipped with a washer/dryer and the nearby little town of Alma had a much needed gas pump. We were set for a week of sightseeing and our first order of business was…
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Along the Perimeter in Ouray, Colorado
What better way to learn the lay of the land than to walk the perimeter…and that’s just what we did today in Ouray (pronounced You-Ray), Colorado. Trail guides vary, listing the circular Perimeter Trail as 5 1/2 – 6 miles with 1,600 feet of elevation gain and loss. All promise spectacular views. The trail took…
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Almost Heaven – West Virginia
That's how we feel about the weather we've had during our stay here in Morgantown. I was a little intimidated by the never ending landscape of bare trees surrounding us. Chris explained that the fall color had come and gone quickly last month, so I was prepared for winter weather. Instead, we've enjoyed beautiful sunny…
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Touring the Columbia River Gorge
In the past, we've always driven up the Columbia River Gorge along Interstate 84. While the scenery was beautiful, it was simply the quickest way for us to reach our destination of Walla Walla, Washington where our son was enrolled in college. Now that he and Leah live in Portland, we chose to spend a…
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If You Are in the Neighborhood: Going Up in Yosemite
A series of posts from our travels. The next time you are enjoying a spring or early summer day in California's Yosemite Valley, the Four-Mile Trail is a great way to get to the high country while experiencing views of the park and its waterfalls that change as you turn every corner. The trail begins…
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