Tag: snow play

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Adventure and Misadventures in Calaveras County

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Calaveras Big Trees State Park is a magical setting in the snow. Unfortunately, driving in a snowstorm can prove futile and even dangerous if caught unawares.

american west, california, Camping, Hiking, outdoors, Travel, Uncategorized, Vacation, writing

Yosemite Adventures: Wapama Falls

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With photos and story-telling, the Cranky Camper describes the hike from O'Shaughnessy Dam to the famed Wapama Falls in Yosemite's Hetch Hetchy Valley.

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A Happy Dog at Happy Isles

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Bark Ranger Owen Parker and crew trek to Yosemite National Park for a magical winter visit.

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Snow Much Fun in the San Gabriel Mountains

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There’s something magical about snow covered mountains, especially in Southern California where we really don’t get snow at elevations under about 5000 feet. It is even more magical when shared with our best furry friends.