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Devils Postpile National Monument

Devils Postpile National Monument, located in the Mammoth Lakes, protects the unique columnar basalt formation that is the Devils Postpile. On this adventure, we explore the national monument and earn our junior ranger badges. Highlights of this trip include the hike to Rainbow Falls and viewing the Devils Postpile from the PCT/JMT.

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Gouda

In this short post, we visit the municipality of Gouda, famous for being the center for cheese trade during the Middle Ages. Today, visitors can check out the traditional cheese market, as well as sample many cheeses in the various cheese shops around the city square.

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Bryce Canyon National Park

Bryce Canyon National Park is one of Utah's 'big five' national parks located in southern Utah and is extraordinarily scenic any time of year. This post is a hike up memory lane, detailing our 2015 summer trip.