Category Archives: National Parks

MAMMOTH LAKES – 10 things to do when there is no snow

We just returned from a week in the Mammoth Lakes area. Mammoth is located in the Sierra Mountains of Eastern California at an elevation just under 8,000 feet and a population just over 8,000 people.  I must admit that I … Continue reading

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Mono Lake – Toto, I don’t think we are in Kansas any more

I have a tendency to overuse “other worldly” in describing places that are different, or spooky, or look like I could be on another planet. In this case – I stand by this description.

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Lassen Volcanic National Park – Bumpass Hell Hike

Well, I am a bit of a light weight when it comes to hitting the trails.  One of my goals is to get into better physical condition so that I can take on tougher terrain, but for now the easy … Continue reading

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Lassen Volcanic National Park – Day 1

We have just returned from a wonderful 10 day road trip to Southern Oregon and back home via Eastern California.  Earlier this year we made this same trip north traveling along the California coastline.  What contrast! Driving Highway 1 is … Continue reading

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