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Gateway to Adventure: Moab, Utah

The second and main stop in our summer road trip brought us to the town of Moab, Utah. Moab is a gateway to adventure with Arches and Canyonlands National Parks in close driving distance, and was our home base for our Utah adventures.

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Ode to the Great American Road Trip

A prelude to the summer 2022 vacation season, the Cranky Camper takes a drive down memory lane in this essay on the American road trip

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West Pinnacles

The Cranky Campers explore the west side of Pinnacles National Park with a spooky hike through Balconies Caves.

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Pinnacles National Park

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.

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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.