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The wonders of the Petrified Forest National Park

Initially uncertain about what to expect, our visit to the Petrified Forest National Park was a delightful revelation. This expansive park offers more than just a casual glimpse …

Posted by dane on Sat, Jan 22, 2022

Carpinteria State Park: A Beachside Haven

Located just south of Santa Barbara, Carpinteria State Park Campground is a perfect destination for anyone looking for a beachside retreat that also offers access to nearby …

Posted by dane on Sun, Jan 9, 2022

Laguna Dog Park: San Luis Opisbo

We end up driving down 101 frequently, and after a few hours it is nice to have a place that Cora can run around. This park is one of Cora’s favorite places. There is a park and a …

Posted by dane on Fri, Nov 5, 2021

Red Rock Canyon State Park

There are parks that are easy to get to and that are in places where you’re likely to go so it’s easy to drop in on a trip. This is not one of them. It’s East of …

Posted by dane on Fri, Oct 15, 2021

San Elijo State Beach and Campground

There are a lot of campgrounds along the southern California coast but many of them are isolated. From San Elijo you can walk to a few restaurants and directly access the walking …

Posted by dane on Fri, Oct 15, 2021

Garrapata State Park: Sample the Big Sur Coast

Just south of Carmel there are many options for viewing the Big Sur coast. My favorite one is at Garrapata State Park. Its coastal trails are easy to access, easy to hike and have …

Posted by dane on Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Niagara Falls #81

In Search of Wyland Walls

Since we were in Toronto without a car and wanted to see this wall we could either rent a car or take a bus tour. We chose the latter with hopes that the logistics would work out. …

Posted by dane on Wed, May 15, 2019

Toronto #70

In Search of Wyland Walls

Heavenly Waters is a grand wall although somewhat faded. Since we were in Toronto without a car we had an adventure getting to it but with some walking and the help of the …

Posted by dane on Mon, May 13, 2019

Myrtle Beach #49

In Search of Wyland Walls

This wall looked great as it has just been repainted, not by Wyland though. The person that did the work did a great job and added some personal touches such as pelicans in the …

Posted by dane on Thu, Sep 20, 2018

Wilmington, NC #48

In Search of Wyland Walls

While in Virginia Beach it was time to make a decision about whether we would continue South, into the aftermath of hurricane Florence, or just call it a successful trip and stay …

Posted by dane on Wed, Sep 19, 2018

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