Kings Canyon National Park: The Complete Visitor’s Guide
Author: roamandrefine
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We went into Kings Canyon expecting a continuation of Sequoia – but what we experienced surprised us. While the roads were scary, the drive was worth it, as rushing rivers, waterfalls, and granite-slab mountains greeted us in a personal way with few crowds. Quick Facts Location: Sierra Nevada Mountains, California Time Needed: 1-3 days Best…
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Quick Facts Location: Wekiva River just north of Orlando Route: Kings Landing -> Emerald Cut -> Wild Upper Wekiva River -> Wekiva Island Distance: 10.5 miles of paddling Time Required: 6 hours Transportation: Paid shuttle available from Wekiva Island back to Kings Landing Hours: 8:30am-3:30pm (Latest shuttle from Wekiva Island) Activities: Kayaking, Paddleboarding, Canoeing, Swimming,…
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Quick Facts Location: Ocala National Forest near Fort McCoy, Florida Water Temp: 72°F year-round Entrance Fee: $14.50 per person Hours: 8am-Sundown Activities: Swimming, Snorkeling, Hiking, Picnicking, Boating Wildlife: Striped Bass, Turtles, Mullet, Bream, Manatees seasonally Best For: Swimming, kids, boat-access from Lake George Overview Silver Glen Springs features crystal clear water and an approachable, sandbar…
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Fitness is hard to start, and life only accelerates. You need to fit exercise into your busy week – without neglecting your spouse and kids. It is possible to balance life’s commitments with getting healthy, and exercise will help you show up better to every other aspect of your life. In this post, I will…
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Packed with bison, views, and prairie dogs, the Black Hills, and Badlands, South Dakota is a great place for your next family vacation. In this post, I will share my experiences on a 5-day western South Dakota vacation, along with tips, tricks, and sample itineraries to help you make the most out of your trip.…
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If you found my blog, the odds are that you are an explorer. Just like the explorers of early America, I am a hunter. If you aren’t already a hunter, I would encourage you to become one. Hunting a great way to learn more about wildlife and conservation, reflect, and provide high-quality meat of a…
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Running is one of the best ways to get fit, burning twice the calories per hour as walking does. It also helps to improve aerobic fitness, bone density, and mental health. There is only one problem – how do you start? If you have never run before, it can be daunting to get started. You…
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We are in the middle of flu season, and people are passing around bugs like it’s March 2020. I caught it, you caught it, we all caught it, now the question is what should you do about it? You have been diligently working on your goals, improving your fitness, losing weight, and becoming a better…
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Overview Of Devils Tower National Monument Inspiring awe for generations, Devils Tower is an igneous butte in Wyoming near the Black Hills National Forest. It rises 867 feet from its base and was established as our country’s first National Monument. Devils Tower holds spiritual importance for Native American tribes and was featured in Close Encounters…
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Overview Of Custer State Park Custer is a national-park-level state park, by far the largest in South Dakota, and is commonly listed within the top 10 state parks in the whole country. Located just north and attached to Wind Cave, this 71,000 acre state park is home to great hiking, scenic drives, and other recreational…
