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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.

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From Pasadena, California: The 131st Tournament of Roses

We break from our Great British Adventure series to bring you coverage from Pasadena's 131's Tournament of Roses Parade. Happy New Decade!

california, Camping, Museums, national parks, outdoors, Travel, Uncategorized

Into the Yosemite Valley

"It is by far the grandest of all the special temples of Nature I was ever permitted to enter." - John Muir Yosemite Valley is the most visited area of the park, and for good reason.  Powerful granite walls and evergreen dominate the valley landscape, with massive waterfalls cascading down imposing cliffs. Many of Yosemite's most famous landmarks are found in the Valley.  Even the tunnels on Wawona Road leading in are iconic.  In every direction, there is great beauty- and much exploration fun.

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Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is one of the oldest national parks in the US, first protected in 1864 by President Lincoln. The park sits in the Sierra Nevada mountains in central California and extends across four counties. Most of the park is considered wilderness, but its wild beauty attracts millions of visitors a year, consistently placing it in the top ten most visited national parks.

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Henninger Flats Wildflowers and a Word of Caution

A follow up to our previous Henninger Flats post, this article features photos of spring wildflowers in bloom, along with safety tips for a good hike.