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Leaving California and Traveling up the Oregon Coast
I headed up the coastline stopping at various beaches with my last stop at Carmel. The shoreline really just flattened out and became a nice walking beach. This beach wasn’t much to look at. But it made up for that fact with treasures! I guess a few ships have sunk along this coastline in the…
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San Simeon and Hearst Castle
Before leaving the Morro Bay area, I decided to have lunch at a local landmark. The Madonna Inn was very unique. To dine or stay here, you definitely have to love the color pink! The Madonna Inn was built in 1958. And all of its room are decorated in different themes. I had lunch in…
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Birding in Morro Bay, California
I couldn’t resist going out with my birding lens while visiting the Morro Bay area. It was a little early in the season for breeding plumage and behavior. But I still managed to photograph a few birds. And a few of them were new sightings for me! I stayed at the Morro Bay campground for…
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Morro Bay Area – Montana de Oro State Park – Islay Creek Campground
My first stop in the Morro Bay area was at the Islay Creek Campground. This was my favorite campground in the area. It was right next to Spooner’s Cove, which is a beautiful area to explore. The first day I was there was the best day for sunset photos. Thankfully I was there in time…
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My Drive from Tonopah, NV, to Morro Bay, CA
The drive from Tonopah into California is beautiful. You go from very high desert at 6000 feet all the way to sea level. I got the best gas mileage ever!!! The view from the valley was just stunning. The Sierra Nevada Mountains were still covered in snow at the higher elevations. My first stop on…
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Death Valley National Park
I visited Death Valley around mid-February. I couldn’t believe how warm it was at that time of year. When I arrived, it was mid 70s during the day and low 50s at night. Beautiful! It was nice to break out the shorts and sandals. Maddie wasn’t as excited as I was about the warm weather…
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Cathedral Gorge State Park and Traveling to Death Valley
After leaving Zion, I decided to explore more of Nevada before going to Death Valley National Park. About 10 years ago I had briefly visited Cathedral Gorge State Park in Nevada. It’s a very small and unique place. I’ve always wanted to go back and photograph it again. I finally had the chance to do…
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Secret Zion Canyon Trail
A few years ago I stumbled across a canyon trail that wasn’t listed on any Zion trail maps or on Alltrails (a popular trail app). It’s off the main scenic highway at the bottom of the switchbacks. Theres a small pullout but no trail sign anywhere. I loved it the first time I discovered it…
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Canyon X near Page, Arizona
While I was in Page, Arizona, I saw there was a new slot canyon tour being offered in the area. It was quite a bit less expensive than the others available. I was intrigued by the name Canyon X. So I decided to take the tour. The only way you can see any of the…
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Hanging Garden Trail in Page, Arizona
I’m on my way heading north. My first big destination for photography is Death Valley National Park. I have never been there and am looking forward to spending some time there photographing the beautiful and varied landscapes. I stayed one night in Page, Arizona. I love this little town that sits right next to the…
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