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Two of me is better than one!

Assateague Island National Seashore
Ann
B

Two of me is better than one!

The beauty of the Shenandoah Mountains, VA

Shenandoah National Park
Janet
J

The beauty of the Shenandoah Mountains, VA

Amazing views from atop Deer Mountain

Rocky Mountain National Park
Leann
K

Amazing views from atop Deer Mountain

Mama and cubs

Yellowstone National Park
Becky
E

Mama and cubs

Leaving Phantom Ranch on our R2R hike.

Grand Canyon National Park
Lauren
A

Leaving Phantom Ranch on our R2R hike.

Oxbow Bend is one of many stunning spots in GTNP!

Grand Teton National Park
Lauren
A

Oxbow Bend is one of many stunning spots in GTNP!

Sunset in J Tree

Joshua Tree National Park
Tom
B

Sunset in J Tree

sun through the clouds over Arches

Arches National Park
Tom
B

sun through the clouds over Arches

Horseback riding down 1700ft to the Kalaupapa National Historical Park in Molokai to was...
Kalaupapa National Historical Park
Cori
L

Horseback riding down to Kalaupapa National Park

Horseback riding down 1700ft to the Kalaupapa National Historical Park in Molokai to was an extraordinary experience! We were surrounded by the beauty of some of the highest sea cliffs in the world. Then at the Kalaupapa National Historical Park, we learned about how Father Damien helped the people affected by Leprosy. Highly recommend visiting this beautiful place in Molokai, Hawaii.

After we (a family of 4, husband & our kids, ages 15 & 17) won the lottery to...
Yosemite National Park
Cori
L

Half Dome minutes before the final ascent up the cables

After we (a family of 4, husband & our kids, ages 15 & 17) won the lottery to hike up to Half Dome, we were ecstatic! My husband & I have hiked up Half Dome before 18 years ago, but our kids always wanted to. We started early at 5 am and didn't return to Curry Village until 10pm. My husband's knees were not cooperating during the hike down. Luckily the kids made it down by 7:30pm and ordered our dinner before the Curry cafeteria closed!!!
It was an awesome accomplishment as it was also my husband's birthday!!

Beautiful reflections!

Glacier National Park
Martha
D

Beautiful reflections!

impressive bowtie arch

Arches National Park
Tom
B

impressive bowtie arch

A clear day in Denali, with great views

Denali National Park and Preserve
Robert
S

A clear day in Denali, with great views

Great hiking at Pinnacles, and a view of Condors!

Pinnacles National Park
Judi
N

Great hiking at Pinnacles, and a view of Condors!

Into the magic world of unique animals, birds, streams

Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Deborah
D

Into the magic world of unique animals, birds, streams

Getting up close with a bison!

Yellowstone National Park
Cristina
V

Getting up close with a bison!

Lots of wildlife in Kenai Fjords

Kenai Fjords National Park
Robert
S

Lots of wildlife in Kenai Fjords

one of the wonderful sandstone formations

Arches National Park
Tom
B

one of the wonderful sandstone formations

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