Tag Archives: national parks

Cabrillo National Monument

Posted on April 16, 2013 by TheJessicaness

We, Betty and I, had Torrey Pines planned for the afternoon, but changed our minds and headed to the trails of the national park. It was a warm day with a cool breeze and we felt like we had the … Continue reading →

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Petrified Forest: Take 2

Posted on March 1, 2013 by TheJessicaness

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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Chaco Culture National Historical Park

Posted on February 28, 2013 by TheJessicaness

The main point of this trip was for my dad to bring me to this place – a magical gathering of spirit, food, music, and communion among a thousand ‘locals’ and travelers from 1,100 years ago. And that magic can … Continue reading →

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From Cliff to Deserted Valley

Posted on February 26, 2013 by TheJessicaness

The scenic drive from Page would have us arriving at Navajo National Monument around 10:30 am. We stopped to see the purple mountains in the distance, the white flowers in the fields, and to feed the starving dog some turkey … Continue reading →

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Kings and Queens

Posted on October 24, 2012 by TheJessicaness

Another day to sleep in. I wanted to get up early, but something told me to just lay there. Eventually showers were taken and room keys turned in. Our lateness worked out in our favor. We still get to the John … Continue reading →

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