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Old Pinnacles

Even with inclement weather presenting challenges for a President's Day camping trip, Pinnacles National Park offered up some new hiking adventures. In this post, the Cranky Camper highlights the lushness of the Bear Gulch and Rim trails, as well as a new hike along the Old Pinnacles trail.

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National Monument on Vítkov Hill

After five days in Berlin, the Cranky Camper family returns to Prague for the remainder of the trip. The first day back was spent exploring Prague 3, with a visit to Národní památník, the National Monument on Vitkov Hill.

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The Last Good Day

With both sadness and gratitude, the Cranky Camper reflects on the last celebration before the Covid19 shutdowns: Jacob's Eagle Court.