Death Valley National Park, NV - Nov 27 - Dec 1
Rainbow Canyon on the west side of the park is where Top Gun military pilots practice flying jets.
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- Dante's View -
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- Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes -
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- Zabriskie Point -
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- Golden Canyon Trail to Red Cathedral -
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- Artists Drive -
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- Natural Bridge -
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Ash Meadows is an extension of Death Valley, it has warm springs, and pupfish unique to each spring. Center pic is Devils Hole, which is part of Death Valley National Park and we are told the water is almost 100 degrees.
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- Badwater Basin (salt flats) -
The large round area of white (first pic on left) is the "salt polygons" and shows the path to them through the salt flats.
The large round area of white (first pic on left) is the "salt polygons" and shows the path to them through the salt flats.
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- salt polygons -
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Lake Meade National Recreation Area, NV - Nov 18 - 27
This was a great location to explore Las Vegas and area hiking.
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- The Strip -
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- Historic Railroad Trail -
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Valley Of Fire State Park, NV
This state park is so stunning that we took a couple of days and hiked several of the trails.
- White Domes Loop -
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- Rainbow Vista Trail -
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- Fire Canyon / Silica Dome -
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- Fire Wave & Seven Wonders Loop -
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- Seven Sisters / Elephant Rock -
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Hoover Dam, NV - Nov 18
We did a drive through of the dam with Solas and were surprised that it is so massive and such an attraction. We continued to learn about the dam while we stayed at Lake Meade.
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Keepers Of The Wild Animal Park, AZ - Nov 17 - 18
Majestic animals with happy endings to sad stories. (Harvest Host)
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Sedona, AZ - Nov 12 -16
The scenery is what makes this touristy area feel so special.
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- Devil's Bridge Trail -
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- beauty all around -
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- Airport Loop Trail -
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Petrified Forest National Park, AZ - Nov 11
- Painted Desert Trail -
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- Blue Mesa -
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- Agate Bridge -
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- Jasper Forest Trail -
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- Crystal Forest Trail -
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- Giant Logs Trail -
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Navajo Nation Museum, AZ - Nov 10 - 11
We got to walk around the museum, and do a little shopping in the gift shop. (Harvest Host)
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Window Rock, AZ - Nov 10
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Navajo Nation, NM - Nov 10
It was fantastical to approach these two rock structures from a distance.
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Durango Hot Springs, CO - Nov 7
We are making a fun hobby of soaking in hot springs.
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Chimney Rock National Monument, CO - Nov 6
A creation of nature, down the road from the campground.
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Durango, CO - Nov 5
Historic downtown is a good mix of old western charm and modern luxury.
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Najavo State Park, CO - Nov 4 - 10
Located less than an hour from Durango this is a great home base to explore the area.
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US-84, CO - Nov 4
It was exciting to see the snow covered trees and mountains soon after we entered Colorado.
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US-84, NM - Nov 4
Side of the road stop, to take in the scenery on our way to Colorado.
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Ojo Caliente, NM - Nov 3 - 4
Ojo Spa Resort has it all, including a place to park our camper.
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We recommend renting a private soaking tub. Happy 17th anniversary to us!
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Devisadero Trail, Carson National Forest, NM - Nov 1
This hike to the top of the mountain with views of Taos and beyond, takes you through all of the seasons.
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