Tag Archives: John Wise

Need More Redwoods

We are close to tonight’s destination, like 4-5 hours driving time, so we decide on another detour. This one will take us back through the Redwoods, across the 299 to Redding, up Hwy 5 through Weed, to Eugene where we turn … Continue reading

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North to Crescent City

Up at 6:05 am and didn’t feel like getting out of bed yet. Dad being on the computer bought me 15 minutes, then I showered, changed my camera battery, and brushed my teeth. We were ready to leave by 6:45 … Continue reading

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Death Relocation Falls

Up at 6:00 am and the sun is already coming up over the mountains. By 6:45 am we are on our way to Dante’s View, via Death Valley Junction which will save us 36 miles, overlooking Badwater Basin. It was 70 degrees when … Continue reading

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From Phoenix to Shoshone

Out of bed late this morning, hugged Caroline bye, and then had blackberries and strawberries with homemade granola. Caroline made it safely to work, but the tire pressure light came on. After we picked up the rental we drove by … Continue reading

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Petrified Forest: Take 2

My last visit on June 22, 2004 was a pre-Navy, post-high school trip with my dad. He wanted to show me what freedom looked like before I locked myself into the Navy for 20 years – that’s what I had planned. I … Continue reading

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