Hiking in And around Grizzly Flats, CA! California Our First (Rainy) Walk in Grizzly Flats! We walked around Grizzly Flats, CA, on this rainy Sunday morning. The rain provided some much-needed relief after weeks of drought.Grizzly Flats has suffered immense destruction as a result of the 2021 Caldor Fire, which is registered as the second-largest […]
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The Journey Continues … Oregon The United States Journey Continues Three quick weeks later, we were back at the airport, welcoming our son and daughter-in-law back home. After a celebratory dinner with delightful chit-chatting, it was time for goodbyes again. We then headed to Hillsboro’s Extended Stay America hotel for some last-minute preparation and a
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A Welcoming Break Spoiling the Grandpets at Home! Oregon Grandpet Pampering & Personal Recharge On August 11th, we drove back to Hillsboro, OR, from Trinidad, CA. This was a return to base camp so our son and daughter-in-law could go on their vacation while we pet-sat our grandpets. We were greeted with a warm welcome,
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The Shaded Trails at Tualatin Hills Nature Park Oregon Early Birds at Tualatin Hills August 16, 2023 2.79 mi 1:02:20 hrs 73 °F Since it was going to be a hot day, my friend, with whom I’ve walked many miles in the Hillsboro area, and I were early birds, taking advantage of the still-pleasant 73°F
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Our Stay in Trinidad, CA California Finding a Past Memory in Trinidad, CA August 4, 2022 1.06 mi 0:24:55 hrs 63 °F After picking up brochures at the Redwood National and State Parks Visitor Center in the morning, we drove to downtown Trinidad for a quick glimpse of the charming town. As I looked around,
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From Patrick’s Point to Sue-meg, A Trip 13 Years Later California Sue-meg State Park, A Visit Our last visit in the Trinidad area was to the Sue-meg State Park. We had camped here 13 years earlier, when it was still known as Patrick’s Point. The park was renamed Sue-meg to honor the original Yurok name,
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Humboldt Lagoons State Park California A Hike at Humboldt Lagoons State Park Humboldt Lagoons State Park is a fascinating collection of four distinct lagoons: Big Lagoon, Dry Lagoon, Stone Lagoon, and Freshwater Lagoon. The formation of these lagoons is a story of powerful forces working together. Waves tirelessly carve sandy bars, separating the lagoons from
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Hiking the Tall Trees Grove – Day 4 California Our Pre-Hike Adventure at Tall Trees Grove Hiking the Tall Trees Grove trail was a rewarding adventure that started before we even got to the trailhead. We had to get one of the high-in-demand reservations online because the park limits access to the grove to just
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Lady Bird Johnson Grove & The Big Tree Redwood National and State Parks – Day 3 California Lady Bird Johnson Grove We drove early to the Lady Bird Johnson Grove trailhead on Bald Hills Road near Orick, California. Although parking can be full, we were fortunate to find a spot that had just opened up.
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James Irvine Trail, Redwood National and State Parks – Day 2 California The James Irvine Trail Gives A Captivating Journey Through A Green Wonderland. We were excited for a long day of hiking the James Irvine Trail, a 10.4-mile out-and-back trail in the Redwood National and State Parks. The path winds through forests with giant
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