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Touring Washington, May 2008

May 29th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Olivia and I were on our way to Yosemite, but we are now side tracked in Leavenworth, Washington. We did a day of climbing in Icicle Creek, then went out to Seattle to visit a friend. She is staying at the base of Tiger Mountain and is heavily in to paragliding. [...]

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Tags: Climbing Routes · Good Places · Leavenworth · USA · Washington · campgrounds

The Red Rocks Campground

October 28th, 2007 · No Comments

We are now ensconced in the Red Rocks campground after spending three weeks in the Yosemite National Parks drive in campground in the Valley. The Red Rocks site is run like a military operation. There is no messing around. The “hosts” constantly patrol the roads, check up on the fees and [...]

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Tags: Red Rocks Nevada · campgrounds

Living in Yosemite Valley

October 20th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Yosemite Valley is a the North American national park version of a city. There are thousands of people tucked in under the trees and as you explore the different neighbourhoods, you eventually find all the amenities. The Valley is a good jumping off point to wilderness, but don’t expect to find wilderness in [...]

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Tags: Bears · Vermin · Yosemite · campgrounds