Category Archives: Plants

Mountains and Caves

Posted on April 19, 2012 by TheJessicaness

Last night, as the fire started to dwindle, the creatures of the dark began to stir. We would hear them creeping around the tent until we fell asleep. We wake early enough to watch the sun come over the mountains. … Continue reading →

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A Drive to Illipah Creek Reservoir

Posted on April 18, 2012 by TheJessicaness

This would be our biggest detour yet. We had been looking forward to visiting any part of Yosemite that doesn’t require a reservation – perhaps the visitor center, but the entrance road on the east side is still closed for … Continue reading →

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A Ride in the Red Zone

Posted on April 17, 2012 by TheJessicaness

Nights in the desert, at least Death Valley, can have temperatures of 100 degrees or more; we slept comfortably in what seemed to be 60 degrees. We get to Scotty’s Castle at 8a and they don’t open until 9a. There is … Continue reading →

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Flowers, and Houses, From the Hood

Posted on April 6, 2012 by TheJessicaness

 

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Day 4: Seven Miles in the Rain

Posted on March 3, 2012 by TheJessicaness

Up at 6:20 am, protein bar in hand, with feet on the trail. I take a right at the boat ramp to walk through the hardwood hammock along the Suwannee River. An hour later I am rejoining the group. Their … Continue reading →

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