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El Malpais National Monument

After four full days of visiting Ruidoso, New Mexico, we headed to Flagstaff, Arizona for the next leg of our Spring Break Southwest Roadtrip, stopping along the way in the scenic and geologically interesting El Malpais National Monument.

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park

The second post in our Spring Break Southwest Road Trip series has us spending some time "indoors." We visited the grand caverns of Carlsbad Caverns National Park in southern New Mexico.

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White Sands National Park

This first post in our Southwest Adventure series showcases our family's experience at the unique and spectacular White Sands National Park in Alamogordo, New Mexico, with photos of sand sledding and enjoying the natural settings.

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Good Times and Sunny Climes at the Beach

Living in Southern California, there are many places for relaxing along the coast. Here are a few of our favorite beaches in Los Angeles and Orange Counties.

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EPCOT and the Not-So-Hidden Mickey

In the fourth article in the Disney World series, the Haas family shares their explorations of EPCOT. Highlights include attractions in Future World as well as dining experiences at the World Showcase. As a bonus, the story of the writer's childhood Mickey plush toy is shared, bringing a touch of nostalgia.