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National Parks & Monuments

Pennsylvania: Gettysburg National Military Monument

May 14, 2019 Mark & Karen Hobbs Leave a comment

Gettysburg located in rural Pennsylvania probably would have remained a sleepy little town but for the American Civil War and the battle that took place there on July 1 to 3 1863. Here the Confederate and Union forces fought a fierce battle that resulted in the highest losses of any conflict in the Civil War. For those like myself, who can’t imagine a bloody melee such as took place at Gettysburg there is an amazing visitor center complete with videos, memorabilia and a fantastic cyclorama.

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Pennsylvania: Valley Forge National Park

May 8, 2019 Mark & Karen Hobbs Leave a comment

On our road trip through Pennsylvania we discovered a National Park that we were totally unfamiliar with. Valley Forge, located 18 miles northwest of Philadelphia, had a very important role in the War of Independence, but unlike many monuments this was not the site of a battle

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Wyoming: Yellowstone National Park

April 30, 2019 Mark & Karen Hobbs Leave a comment

Yellowstone was the first National Park in the United States of America and today remains one its most popular. It offers spectacular scenery, geothermal features (including the iconic Old Faithful) and numerous opportunities for spotting incredible wildlife; such as bears, bison and wolves. This article covers our visit to several of the main areas of Yellowstone and encounters with some amazing wildlife.

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California: Yosemite National Park

April 1, 2019 Mark & Karen Hobbs Leave a comment

We spent two excellent days exploring the magnificent Yosemite National Park. With two children in tow we focused our time in the valley admiring the granite peaks, the Merced river and the splendid waterfalls. We even got to try our hand at painting in water colors.

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Arizona: Flagstaff & Sunset Crater

March 18, 2019 Mark & Karen Hobbs Leave a comment

Situated on the famous Route 66 Flagstaff is a great little mountain town with some very cute shops and a good selection of places to eat. It is also a great base for a couple of days. From here you can easily get to the South Rim of the Grand Canyon in about 90 minutes. Close to Flagstaff there are a couple of other attractions that we think are worth checking out.

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Arizona: Montezuma Well and Castle

March 11, 2019 Mark & Karen Hobbs Leave a comment

A visit to Montezuma Castle, an ancient cliff dwelling south of Sedona. This five storey cliff dwelling was built by the Sinaquas, an Ancient Indian Tribe about 700 years ago, which they later abandoned in around 1400

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Wyoming: Grand Teton National Park

March 2, 2019 Mark & Karen Hobbs Leave a comment

Jackson, Wyoming is a quaint little town set in the Rocky Mountain range with a distinct Western feel. It is the gateway to the exclusive Jackson Hole ski resorts and consequently has its fair share of pricey boutique shops and restaurants. But there are deals to be had! It is also a great base to explore National Elk Refuge and Grand Teton National Park and as a stopping off point on your way to Yellowstone National Park

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Arizona: Petrified Forest and Meteor Crater

March 1, 2019 Mark & Karen Hobbs Leave a comment

On our road trip across Arizona we called into the amazing Petrified Forest National Park, a journey back into the primordial past . As we traveled on the weather forced us to make a stop, which gave us the chance to visit Meteor Crater, the landing site of a car sized meteor and the massive indentation it made in the Earth.

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Arkansas: Fort Smith National Monument

February 27, 2019 Mark & Karen Hobbs Leave a comment

As we trekked across from Oklahoma on our way to Alabama we stopped off at the small, historic town of Fort Smith. The former garrison which gave its name to the town is now a National Monument which we took the opportunity to visit. We also were able to check out the historic center and the local visitor center; a former bordello.

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Washington: Olympic National Park

February 21, 2019 Mark & Karen Hobbs Leave a comment

We spent 2 days exploring Washington State’s Olympic National Park. – a vast wilderness encompassing nearly a million acres; with several distinctly different ecosystems.

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Alaska: The wilderness of Denali National Park

February 19, 2019 Mark & Karen Hobbs Leave a comment

A spectacular wilderness setting and home to the highest peak in the United States After a few days in Anchorage and Seward headed north into the Alaskan interior, through the mighty Alaskan range. It is this range that separates the wet but relatively mild south from the drier but colder north. This range is home to the mighty Mount McKinley, […]

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Alaska: Kenai Peninsula – Exit Glacier

February 13, 2019 Mark & Karen Hobbs Leave a comment

Getting close-up and personal with a enormous river of ice. Whilst we still can!

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Montana: The beautiful Glacier National Park

February 11, 2019 Mark & Karen Hobbs One comment

Enjoying the spectacular scenery of Glacier National Park. A mountainous wonderland created by the power of glaciers.

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USA: Yosemite NP

February 7, 2019 Mark & Karen Hobbs Leave a comment

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India: Keoladeo NP

February 7, 2019 Mark & Karen Hobbs Leave a comment

An unplanned visit to Keoladeo National Park which turned out to be wonderful and we were lucky to get a chance to be there during the peek viewing season.

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Colorado: Great Sand Dunes National Park

January 22, 2019 Mark & Karen Hobbs Leave a comment

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve is in southern Colorado. It’s known for huge dunes like the towering Star Dune, and for the seasonal Medano Creek and beach created at the base of the dunes. The park contains the tallest sand dunes in North America, rising about 750 feet (230 m) from the floor of the San Luis Valley.

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South Dakota: Wind Cave National Park

January 21, 2019 Mark & Karen Hobbs Leave a comment

Regarded as sacred by American Indians, exploration of the the area known a Wind Cave did not begin until 1881, when the entrance was noticed by two brothers, Jesse and Tom Bingham. They heard a loud whistling noise, which led them to a small hole in the ground, the cave’s only natural opening.

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Idaho: Lapwai – Nez Perce National Park

January 17, 2019 Mark & Karen Hobbs Leave a comment

Traveling through northern Idaho towards Washington we decided to stop at the Nez Perce National Historical Park at Spalding. This area was originally known as Lapwai by the Nez Perce, but was renamed Spalding after the Reverand Henry Spalding a missionary who came amongst the Nez Perce to convert them to Christianity.

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Montana: Little Bighorn Battlefield Site

January 8, 2019 Mark & Karen Hobbs Leave a comment

The Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument consists of museum exhibits, an interpretive centre, and ranger-led programs that commemorates the site of the Indian victory over Custer’s 7th Cavalry which was one of the last armed efforts of the Northern Plains Indians to preserve their ancestral way of life.

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Indiana: Porter – Indiana Dunes National Park

January 8, 2019 Mark & Karen Hobbs Leave a comment

Indiana Dunes, National Lakeshore Park was another destination we had not planned to visit but found out about as we reached Indiana. We had not expected to find huge sand dunes like this in the mid-western states.

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USA: Olympic NP

January 7, 2019 Mark & Karen Hobbs Leave a comment

We spent 2 days exploring Washington State’s Olympic National Park. – a vast wilderness encompassing nearly a million acres; with several distinctly different ecosystems.

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Pennsylvania: Gettysburg National Military Monument

Pennsylvania: Valley Forge National Park

Wyoming: Yellowstone National Park

California: Yosemite National Park

Arizona: Flagstaff & Sunset Crater

Arizona: Montezuma Well and Castle

Wyoming: Grand Teton National Park

Arizona: Petrified Forest and Meteor Crater

Arkansas: Fort Smith National Monument

Washington: Olympic National Park

Alaska: The wilderness of Denali National Park

Alaska: Kenai Peninsula – Exit Glacier

Montana: The beautiful Glacier National Park

USA: Yosemite NP

India: Keoladeo NP

Colorado: Great Sand Dunes National Park

South Dakota: Wind Cave National Park

Idaho: Lapwai – Nez Perce National Park

Montana: Little Bighorn Battlefield Site

Indiana: Porter – Indiana Dunes National Park

USA: Olympic NP

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