Designated a national park in 2013, Pinnacles National Park protects the endangered California condor and unique talus cave formations. As part of our 2022 spring break, we visited Pinnacles, starting with Bear Gulch on the east side of the park.
Tag: Camping
Hidden Views in Madera County
After earning his BARK Ranger tag at Yosemite National Park, Owen goes camping at Hidden View Campground at Hensley Lake.
The International Adventures of Chris the Puppy
From America's national parks to European cities, this post regales the many adventures of Chris the Puppy.
Palomar Mountain State Park
As part of a school field trip, we hiked to Palomar Mountain State Park in San Diego County. No cranky campers here!
Later Gators: Long Pine Key and the Visitor Center
At the end of the summer, I revisited Everglades National Park. On this visit, the Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center was now open, and I was able to spend some time watching a September Florida thunderstorm from the outside porch overlooking a manmade pond and the river of grass. I also revisited the Anhinga and Gumbo Limbo Trails and trekked over to the Long Pine Trail.
The Cranky Camper 