California
July 2014
We enjoyed two days in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Our days were filled with mountain views, lakeside rambles, gazing into boiling mud pools and even a snowball fight in the middle of July!
Friday, August 15, 2014
Tuesday, August 12, 2014
Southwest Walk-in
Lassen Volcanic National Park
California
July 2014
We spent two nights camping at the Southwest Walk-in campground in Lassen Volcanic National Park. The campground is a short walk from the visitor center parking lot with water and restrooms close by. It's almost backcountry camping and a perfect way for us to camp.
Monday, August 11, 2014
States Visited- Laurel
With Arizona and Oregon added in July 2014, Laurel has now visited 26 United States.
Friday, August 8, 2014
Denver Zoo
Denver, CO
June 2014
We had a couple of hours before our flight home and a quick search revealed that the Denver Zoo had Laurel's favorite animal on exhibit...the polar bear. We only had time to see the polar bears and the snake house (Kellisa's favorite) along with a few animals that were between the exhibits.
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Estes Park Aerial Tramway
Estes Park, CO
June 2014
We saw a tram (Estes Park Aerial Tramway). Both girls love tram rides.We rode the tram to the top of a mountain to enjoy the views and a quick snack. It turned cold and rainy. We rode the tram back down. Kind of uneventful by our usual standards.
I would like to add that the tram ride and the mountain top were very accessible. The staff was pleasant and accommodating. However, we found the parking lot to the ticket counter and then back to the parking lot to the disabled entrance to the tram a doable struggle.
Monday, August 4, 2014
Lily Lake Trail
Rocky Mountain National Park
June 2012
We loved our hike around the nicely accessible Lily Lake Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park.
Egypt: Dad, are there any alligators in the lake?
Me: No.
Egypt: Any biting fish?
Me: No.
Next came splashing sounds a cute, little mischievous giggles:
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Friday, August 1, 2014
The Lady Bird Johnson Grove
Redwood National Park July 2014
Many of the remaining redwood groves are protected in the jointly managed Redwood National and State Parks. It can be confusing at times because you don't always know if you're in a state or national park. The first time that we were positive that we were in the national park was when we hiked through the Lady Bird Johnson Grove. We found the trail absolutely perfect. It was wide, free of rocks and roots with some up and downs to make it a little challenging.
Inside a living, hollowed out tree from a lightning strike:
Egypt enjoyed learning how to use a trail map:
Kellisa wheeling herself:
That night, we camped at Patrick's Point State Park:
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