Category: Hikes

Mono Lake: A Sanctuary for the Soul

What is it that draws me to Mono Lake?  I’m not entirely sure why this hauntingly beautiful lake attracts me – perhaps it’s the fragility of the ecosystem combined with its unique geologic and cultural history.  Whatever the reason, I have developed a real love… Continue Reading “Mono Lake: A Sanctuary for the Soul”

Yosemite: Outside the Valley Part I

When most people think of Yosemite, the popular photographs and landscape paintings of El Capitan and Half Dome come to mind.   Yosemite Valley is the main hub of the park and the place I had visited on two previous occasions until this summer.  While… Continue Reading “Yosemite: Outside the Valley Part I”

Hiking the Eastern Sierras Part I

One of the main goals this summer is to explore on foot some of the hiking trails in and around the greater Eastern Sierra range.   My first priority was to get familiar with some trails in close proximity to our campground and around the… Continue Reading “Hiking the Eastern Sierras Part I”

You’re in CA, not MT?? Part II

On Monday, June 20 we headed up into Glacier NP after filling up on our free KOA breakfast, and stopping at a carwash to scrub both truck and trailer.   At the West Glacier entrance, Jim signed up for his senior pass and we asked… Continue Reading “You’re in CA, not MT?? Part II”