Friday, August 15, 2014

Lassen Volcanic National Park

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!
 
 

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.