national-parks
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We went on to Yosemite. Yosemite was awesome in several ways. First, it was stunningly beautiful; second, it was stunningly busy. Yosemite has to be one of the most special spots on earth. Nothing had prepared me for the grandeur of the site. The park’s elevation ranges dramatically from 2,127 feet to 13,114 feet
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We drove from Salt Lake City to Carson City, mainly on US Route 50. We stopped off in the Great Basin National Park and explored Wheeler Peak in the Snake Range—driving up the scenic drive almost to the peak itself. I was shocked at the mountain. We started off in scorching 40-degree heat in the
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We pushed on to Yellowstone, one of the leading destinations of our trip. The park was stunning, and we were left with some indelible memories. In particular, I will remember an early morning walk along the shores of Yellowstone Lake and encountering a small group of bison grazing close to our cabin. The scenery is
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