Category: traditions

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The Year of the Rabbit- updated

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Trigger Warning: Gun violence We reflect on the Lunar New Year tragedy in Monterey Park, California- just a city over from where this was written.

american west, california, Family, holidays, new years day, Style, traditions, Travel, Uncategorized, writing

Live From Pasadena: The 134th Tournament of Roses Parade

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Our coverage of the 134th Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California.

american west, california, Camping, Dog, Family, Hiking, holidays, Lunch, national parks, Opinion, outdoors, Style, traditions, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, writing

A Happy Dog at Happy Isles

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Bark Ranger Owen Parker and crew trek to Yosemite National Park for a magical winter visit.

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The Magic Returns: The 133rd Tournament of Roses

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After a hiatus due to the Covid19 pandemic, the Tournament of Roses parade returns to Pasadena, California- and with special significance for the Cranky Camper family.

Europe and the United Kingdom, Family, Historical sites, history, outdoors, Style, traditions, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation

Český Krumlov

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rom the moment we stepped off the bus at the station in Český Krumlov, it felt as though we were stepping into a fairy tale. The sweeping views of a medieval town nestled into rolling hills with the vibrant colors of autumn were like those one could find in a story book. And of course, no fairy tale would be complete without a castle, and the Krumlov Castle does not disappoint. It even has a moat filled not with water, but with bears.