Category Archives: US

The Mist Trail

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Dave

My Yosemite plans originally included hiking the Panorama Trail on Saturday and the Mist Trail on Sunday. Because the hiker’s bus to Glacier Point wasn’t in service yet, I decided to do the Mist Trail on Saturday morning. I headed … Continue reading →

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The Ahwahnee

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Dave

With all of the spectacular scenery in Yosemite, I feel a bit ridiculous making my first real post about Yosemite’s Ahwahnee Hotel. There is a reason that a room here will set you back $500 a night. The grandeur of … Continue reading →

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The Yosemite

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Dave

My 3 day visit to Yosemite ended yesterday and there really isn’t much more I can say about the experience that hasn’t been documented by countless folks.  Spectacular and humbling are the two words that come to mind. I really … Continue reading →

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The Year of the National Park

Posted on April 2, 2012 by Dave

It seems this will be the year that I will stay within US borders and visit some of our National Parks.  This weekend I began by visiting Mammoth Cave National Park just a couple of hours down the road.  Two things I … Continue reading →

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Next up in July…Sierra-Nevada and the John Muir Trail

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Dave

Just booked my flight for a July trip to the Sierra-Nevada Mountains.  We will be doing one of the classic mountain hikes–the North Lake to South Lake loop which includes one of the best sections of the John Muir trail.   … Continue reading →

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