Junior Rangers

Lassen Volcanic National Park

July 2014

 

 

 

The girls became Junior Rangers at Lassen Volcanic National Park. Laurel worked very hard to complete the 7-9 year old program with minimal help. She also helped Kellisa complete her book.

 

(More pictures of the Junior Rangers)

Devastated Area Interpretive Trail

Lassen Volcanic National Park

July 2014

 

 

 

 

 

A few pictures from our hike on the nicely accessible Devastated Area Interpretive Trail.





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!

 

 

(More Lassen Volcanic Pictures)

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.

 

Pictures from our campsite

States Visited- Laurel

With Arizona and Oregon added in July 2014, Laurel has now visited 26 United States.

 



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.

 

A few more Denver Zoo pictures

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.

A Few More Pictures



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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