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Utah’s Red Canyon
Visitors approaching Bryce Canyon from the west on State Route 12 get an added bonus as well as a preview of great vistas to come. The road cuts through Red Canyon, a kind of miniature Bryce, complete with ghostly formations called hoodoos, and other red rock formations. The hoodoos look a lot like creatures from […]
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Pickett State Park- gem of the Cumberlands
Adjacent to the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area in Tennessee’s upper Cumberland Plateau is this jewel of a state park. Developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps of Great Depression days, the park features camping, boating, picnicking, fishing, swimming and hiking. Viewpoints open to fabulous vistas showing nature at its most magnificent. Hiking […]
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Kolob Canyons- the Zion less traveled
For a visual treat away from the crowds that flock through the main entrance to Zion National Park, pay a visit to the Kolob Canyons section of the park. Though less well known, it features spectacular cliffs, steep canyons, mesas and interesting rock formations. The five mile scenic drive has a number of pulloffs with […]
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A walk through Torrey Pines
For a delightful respite from the crowds and highways of San Diego, spend a half day exploring Torrey Pines State Reserve. The Torrey pine is a unique species found only in southern California. The reserve consists of two sections. The main section, located on a bluff above a state beach, is noted not only for […]
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Colorful Kayenta
Nestled in the spectacular red rock country of southern Utah, Kayenta is a planned community dedicated to minimum impact on the earth, without sacrificing human needs and culture. The community, part of the city of Ivins, is northwest of St. George, and just west of Snow Canyon State Park, known for its beautifully shaped Navajo […]