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Ode to the Great American Road Trip

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A prelude to the summer 2022 vacation season, the Cranky Camper takes a drive down memory lane in this essay on the American road trip

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Bailey Canyon Nature Trails

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Owen Parker had fun exploring Bailey Canyon in Sierra Madre, California.

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Chino Hills State Park

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At the end of the spring wildflower season, Owen and I explored some of the spots in the rolling hills of Chino Chills State Park.

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Hidden Views in Madera County

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After earning his BARK Ranger tag at Yosemite National Park, Owen goes camping at Hidden View Campground at Hensley Lake.

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Bark Ranger Owen Reporting for Duty in Yosemite

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The Cranky Campers head north to Yosemite National Park where Owen earns his second BARK Ranger tag, and he and Emily are mistaken for junior park rangers.