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Arizona Adventures: Fun in Flagstaff

Continuing on their roadtrip adventure through the Southwest, the Cranky Camper shares a new hike in the Flagstaff area along with two popular places to eat.

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Side Trails: Hog Springs and Glen Canyon

Taking the road less traveled, we continue on our Southwest road trip adventure through Hog Springs in the Henry Mountains and Glen Canyon Recreation Area.

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The Archer and the Horsewoman of Pasadena

Under the shade of the famed Colorado Street Bridge are hiking trails, horseback riding, and an historic archery range.

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Bark Ranger Owen Reporting for Duty in Yosemite

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.

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Missouri State Parks: Table Rock Dam and the Hatchery

Table Rock Dam in the Ozarks of Missouri provides plenty of recreation opportunities as well as hydroelectric power generation. We also visited Shepherd of the Hills Hatchery, part of the Missouri Department of Conservation, which provides trout management for Lake Taneycomo and other areas in Missouri.