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Hetch Hetchy Reservoir

Hetch Hetchy Reservoir is located in the northwestern corner of Yosemite National Park and provides water for the residents of the San Francisco Bay area. This post explores the history of Hetch Hetchy, along with a brief walk along its shore.

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Angels Camp: Mark Twain and the Jumping Frogs of Calaveras County

While Mark Twain's "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" may have put Angels Camp on the map, this city in Sierra gold country is a great place to explore. For more information on California history, visit the Angels Camp Museum and Visitor Center.

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Bridgeport, California

Bridgeport, California is located in the heart of the Eastern Sierra Nevadas along U.S. 395. It is an adventurer's paradise, with hot springs, hiking trails, and the possibly haunted Bodie State Historic Park.

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National Monument on Vítkov Hill

After five days in Berlin, the Cranky Camper family returns to Prague for the remainder of the trip. The first day back was spent exploring Prague 3, with a visit to Národní památník, the National Monument on Vitkov Hill.

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The Vltava

On a clear summer evening in Prague, the Cranky Camper family pedal boats along the Vltava River, floating under historic bridges and creating family memories.