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The Magic Returns: The 133rd Tournament of Roses

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.

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Fun, Fabulous, and Free London Museums

London is famous for having some amazing museums with extensive collections. During out stay, we visited two spectacular public museums with extensive collections documenting millennia of natural and human history. A science lover, I enjoyed learning at the Natural History Museum. To learn more about the history and ancient civilizations the kids were studying in school, we visited the British Museum. Both are public museums that are free admission.

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Historic Parks of Lincoln County, New Mexico

A day of exploring the parks around Ruidoso, New Mexico. We paid visits to Smokey Bear Historical Park and the historic Fort Stanton.