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We arrived at Mt St Helens, WA at about 1pm on June 3rd. First stop was Ape Caves, a 2 mile lava tube that you climb down into and find your way through, in the pitch black, to the other end. Mary and Bob headed into the caves and since I’ve already done it, I […]

We weren’t really sure what to expect at Crater Lake NP as most of the roads are closed until mid-June due to the large amount of snow they get. The portion that was open did not disappoint.  -Mary  Rim Trail Rim Trail Rim Trail Crater Lake NP Crater Lake NP Crater Lake NP Shipwreck Island

We had the pleasure of spending 3 days hiking and exploring the beauty of Yosemite.  – Mom Yosemite NP Yosemite NP Vernal Falls Vernal Falls Vernal Falls Mirror Lake Mirror Lake Mirror Lake Bridal Veil Falls Bridal Veil Falls and sunset Glacier Point and Sentinel Dome Glacier Point and Sentinel Dome Glacier Point and Sentinel

Add Your Heading Text Here What a day! It started normally with an early 7:30 departure from the campsite and heading to the trails. The weather was hot to start and it wasn’t long before it climbed over 100F, but the perpetual wind kept it bearable. We hiked around and into a crater in the

Arrived at Death Valley for the sunset. Got up early and hiked the Mesquite Flats hike through the sand then explored the former Borax factory. Then we did the Golden Canyon Hike. And then we stopped at the amazing Badwater sand flats – it is the lowest point in the US. Last stop was Artist

Started out the day by checking out the nature area at the campground check-in – always lovely, knowledgeable people at these NP’s. Then headed over to other side of the park to do some small hikes: skull rock, arch and heart rock. It was incredibly hot as there wasn’t the cooling breeze like we had yesterday,

First day at Joshua Tree National Park. Did 3 hikes today!  1st, was the Hidden Valley Nature Trail. The trail traversed through 55-acre, boulder-enclosed area historically famous as a legendary, early 1900s hideout for the “McHaney Gang” to hold stolen cattle.2nd, was the Barker Dam which actually had no water now but was once used

Lovely relaxing morning: a little shopping for Mary & I at the Outlets, while Bob got the screw removed from his car tyre, then all headed to the pool for some sunbathing, and more relaxing. In the evening we took an Uber back to the strip, heading for the Sphere and the show ‘The Wizard

On Sunday, we spent the day exploring Las Vegas and staying at a fancy RV resort. Then we went into Vegas to gamble away our life savings! Just kidding, we all had a $20 to lose.  -Mary  Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV

Grand Canyon West ! This gem has a glass Skywalk that’s 4,000 ft above the Canyon floor and has great views in all directions. The park is on an Indian Reservation that belongs to the Hualapai Tribe. We got to see many artifacts and a dance ceremony done by a mom and her daughter. They