Category: State Park
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Hiking Diamond Head in Hawaii
It’s the reward for hiking Diamond Head State Monument. An awe-inspiring view. The blue water stretches to infinity. A woman lines a group of tween boys against the railing. She works to catch her breath as she exclaims, “Wow, what a hike! Are you guys tired?” One of the boy’s eyes sparkling with wonder, replies,…
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Visiting Florida Keys-State Parks
While some areas of the Florida Keys, feel commercial and crowded, there are lovely pockets of nature to explore at the Florida Keys-State Parks. Being a shorter trip, we are only able to adventure in two of the Florida Keys-State Parks, but I look forward to a return to visit more. John Pennecamp Coral Reef…
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Needles Highway and Sylvan Lake-Custer State Park
After a morning of fantastic wildlife viewing on the Custer State Park Wildlife Loop, we start our drive along the Needles Highway. Have you ever visited nature that made you say out loud, “Well done ” ? Needles Highway is one of those spots. Needles Highway We are in awe as the unique, granite spires,…
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Custer State Park-Wildlife Loop-South Dakota
I keep my eye out all morning, as the car meanders through Custer State Park. As we round a hill on the Wildlife Loop, my heart happily flutters. I see them! Our day starts out with breakfast at The Bavarian Inn, in Custer, South Dakota. The Bavarian Inn is the Monday Motivation of hotels. It’s…