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Category Archives: USA
Vancouver, B.C. to Snoqualmie, Washington
The day started off fine. The kayaks had been loaded the night before so my plan was to leave reasonably early from my brother’s place in Burnaby, B.C. Was cool enough overnight to deposit a light film of frost on … Continue reading
Posted in USA, Washington
Tagged foggy driving conditions, tourist attraction, travel, Washington State tourism
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Climbing Mt Marcy – Reaching the Peak
Climbing Mt Marcy – Reaching the Peak It was now about 10:30 AM and I had been on the trail for about 2 hours and had reached the bridge above the Phelps Mountain junction. As I headed up the next … Continue reading
Posted in Adirondacks, New York State, USA
Tagged Adirondack LOJ, Adirondack Mountains, amish buggy, cold water, High Peaks, hillside, hillsides, marcy dam, marker, mt marcy, New York State, panoramic shot of Adirondacks, Phelps Mountain, rushing water, signs of spring, slush, snow covered mountian trails, snow pack, streams, substantial snow, trail marker, wetter
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Climbing Mt. Marcy — Marcy Dam to bridge above Phelps Mtn Junction
Climbing Mt. Marcy — Marcy Dam to bridge above Phelps Mtn Junction I had left the parking lot trailhead of the Van Hoevenberg Trail at 8:30 AM and ran into no difficulties getting to Marcy Dam, 2.3 miles from the … Continue reading
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Tagged Adirondack Mountains, Adirondacks, boulders, cold weather, crossing bridge, dams, heavy snow, High Peaks Region, high water, marcy dam, Mount Marcy, mountainous region, mt marcy, New YOrk State highest mountain, Phelps Mountain, Phelps Mtn Junction, rivers and streams, rivulets, running water, snow covered trails, trailhead, Van Hoevenberg, water bridge, wooden bridge
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Climbing Mt. Marcy – Trailhead to Marcy Dam
Climbing Mt. Marcy – Van Hoevenberg Trailhead to Marcy Dam (LOCATION) Trail info (from ADK High Peaks Region guidebook): Van Hoevenberg Trail to Mt. Marcy Distance from Trailhead (one-way): To Marcy Dam – 2.3 miles To Indian Falls – 4.4 … Continue reading
Posted in Adirondacks, New York State, USA
Tagged Adirondack LOJ, Adirondack Mountains, ascent, bear canister, elevation, maintenance crew, marcy dam, mother nature, mt marcy, new snow, region guidebook, slush, snowfall, snowstorm, trailhead, Van Hoevenberg Trail, wet spots, winter snow, Wooden bridge over river
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Heading for the Adirondack Mountains
Heading for the Adirondack Mountains – May 27th, 2013 My goal for this trip was to reach the peak of Mount Marcy in the High Peaks Region of the Adirondack Mountains. I had tried to do that twice before on … Continue reading
Nevada Adventures
Graeme and I are now both back from our recent travels in the Southwest USA states of Nevada, Arizona and California. We encountered rain in Las Vegas, a snow storm on Mount Charleston, a sand storm in Death Valley, overcast … Continue reading
Posted in Nevada, USA
Tagged balmy weather, blue skies, desert location, Detroit Airport tunnel, gum on the rocks, lady in blue on red, Las Vegas, mount charleston, natural landscapes, Nevada, overcast skies, peaceful retreat, perfect weather, Red Rock Canyon, red rocks, rock faces, snow storm, snowfall in nevada, southwest usa, underground tunnel, weather conditions
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Ron at NABShow, Las Vegas, NV
While Graeme started off the week at the NABshow, I headed off into the surrounding mountains to look for some insects and birds to photograph. Found myself a snow storm instead (photos to follow when back at my desk). The … Continue reading
Hoover Dam
Today’s trek is the other direction from Red Rock Canyon, heading East through Boulder City to the Famous Hoover Dam!
Nevada Adventures – Red Rock Canyon – Sandstone Quarry Trails – Calico Tanks
Nevada Adventures – Red Rock Canyon – Sandstone Quarry Trails – Calico Tanks There are a number of established trails in Red Rock Canyon that range from easy through to rather difficult.
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Tagged agave roasting pit, cacti, calico hills, Calico Tanks, communal events, conservation area, Crotophytus sp., limestone rocks, moderate difficulty, Mojave collared lizard, mojaves, native american peoples, nevada adventures, Northern Cloudywing butterfly, Orange blossoming desert globe mallow, paiutes, panoramic view of Las Vegas and Las Vegas Valley, Red Rock Canyon, rock formation, Sadstone Quarry Trails, sandstone blocks, sandstone quarry
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Nevada Adventures – Red Rock Canyon – Calico Hills
Nevada Adventures – Red Rock Canyon – Calico Hills Anyone who visits Red Rock Canyon will immediately fall in love with the colorful red sandstone outcropping known as Calico Hills. The Calico Hills were formed 180 million years ago when … Continue reading