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Album Published May 5, 2019

I took a business trip to Hong Kong. They scheduled it to include a weekend, the idea being that I'd have time to do some sight-seeing. Didn't work out that way, as I worked 18 hour days in their office for most of my stay.

Album Published May 5, 2019

Denver

Early days yet on this page - I need to dig through the archives.

Album Published May 5, 2019

Wind Cave National Park

Wind Cave National Park is an unobtrusive yet interesting place. Established in 1903 by President Theodore Roosevelt, it was the seventh national park and the first cave to be designated a national park anywhere in the world. The cave is notable for its calcite formations known as boxwork. About 95 percent of the world's discovered boxwork formations are found here. Wind Cave is one of the longest caves in the world with nearly 150 miles of explored cave passageways. Above ground, the park includes the largest remaining natural mixed-grass prairie in the United States. It's also a tough place for us amateurs to get interesting photographs.

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Album Published May 4, 2019

Junco Lake

Trailhead: Wild Basin
Via: Bluebird Lake
Distance: 7.2 mi
Elevation Change: 3,120'
At Bluebird Lake, climb one of the grassy ramps up the ridge to the south. It is probably best to reach the top of the ridge as soon as possible. Continue along the top of the ridge, overlooking Ouzel creek one one side and dramatic views of Bluebird Lake on the other, to Pipit Lake.

Album Published May 3, 2019

Alberta Falls

Trailhead: Glacier Gorge
Distance: 0.8 mi
Elevation Change: 220' From the trailhead, hike about a quarter mile to the junction with the trail from Bear Lake. Turn left and pass through some scenic aspen groves. The trail climbs slightly to an overlook of Glacier Creek. Continue hiking up a couple of switchbacks to the Falls.

Album Published May 2, 2019

Muir Woods National Monument

Muir Woods is a smallish National Monument (established in 1908), protecting less than a square mile of old-growth coastal redwoods. It's part of the Golden Gate National Recreational area and is only about 12 miles from San Francisco.

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