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Post by Judy26 on Dec 4, 2016 13:27:55 GMT
Your photos are stunning! And you just gave me some great ideas for our next road trip. Thanks for sharing.  (<--- seemed aropriate...) |
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Post by mikklynn on Dec 4, 2016 13:33:24 GMT
Gorgeous photos. I'm always so jealous of your family trips/hikes. You go to some amazing places. I completely agree! It's wonderful that you do this every year. My DH is also disabled. He walks with crutches. We use a lightweight transport wheelchair if there is a lot of walking. It's something I can easily load and push. We found Yellowstone to be fairly accessible with paved paths at Old Faithful and boardwalks to other areas. We did all the scenic loops available to drive. We have visited quite a few other places, too. I check the websites for drives and accessibility. |
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Post by maryland on Dec 4, 2016 13:41:55 GMT
Beautiful pictures! Looks like you had a great Thanksgiving!
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Post by pattipea on Dec 4, 2016 14:08:02 GMT
Breathtaking pictures, pudgygroundhog. I don't know if I could (well TBH, I'm pretty sure I could NOT) do all that. Thanks for sharing! |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2016 14:20:27 GMT
Gorgeous! Zion remains one of our all-time favorites. My FIL and I stayed back on Scout's Landing while the rest of the family did Angel's Landing. That was one for which I just couldn't conquer my fear!  |
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Post by YooHoot on Dec 4, 2016 14:25:30 GMT
Wow, those rock formations are amazing. Reminds me somewhat of the Badlands with the color. Great photography as always.
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Post by micheley on Dec 4, 2016 14:26:42 GMT
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Post by Zee on Dec 4, 2016 14:36:07 GMT
Beautiful pics, as always! What great childhood memories you're giving your daughter!
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Dec 4, 2016 14:44:47 GMT
Fabulous photos - thanks for sharing! I'll have to live the first trails through your photos. I couldn't even make it up Timpanogos without developing vertigo and had to head back down before making the caves - I'd be crawling on the ground and holding onto the chains on those trails.  Snow Canyon & Yant Flat looks doable as does the Valley of Fire. The colors in the last two photos are stunning! Yea, definitely not for those with a fear of heights! I don't like exposure, but can do the trails. Doesn't bother my husband a bit. Norah is mostly not bothered either. I think she mostly gets annoyed at me telling to be careful, lol. |
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Dec 4, 2016 14:50:56 GMT
Amazing shots as usual! Zion is one of my very favourite places we have ever visited. My favourite shot is the one of Big Bend - just spectacular! How much of the Narrows did you do? When we visited our kids were 5 and 7 and I think we only did the first 2 miles or so. I'd love to go back and do the whole thing. I used the kids as an excuse not to do Angels Landing but to be honest I'm not sure I could do it even without them! It looks terrifying. Thanks! We went about fouriles from the start (three miles) in the river. My husband and I backpacked it top down years ago, but it wasn't the best trip. Actually a lot of ice at the top and it was slow going, which was bad since we were doing it on thana and didn't have a lot of daylight. We barely made it to our campsite just as it was getting dark and before I could have a full blown panic attack, lol. Angel's Landing looks worse than it is, but definitely us still a mental challenge for some. We think observation Point is a better hike anyway. |
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Dec 4, 2016 14:52:35 GMT
Amazing shots as usual! Zion is one of my very favourite places we have ever visited. My favourite shot is the one of Big Bend - just spectacular! How much of the Narrows did you do? When we visited our kids were 5 and 7 and I think we only did the first 2 miles or so. I'd love to go back and do the whole thing. I used the kids as an excuse not to do Angels Landing but to be honest I'm not sure I could do it even without them! It looks terrifying. Thanks! We went about fouriles from the start (three miles) in the river. My husband and I backpacked it top down years ago, but it wasn't the best trip. Actually a lot of ice at the top and it was slow going, which was bad since we were doing it on thana and didn't have a lot of daylight. We barely made it to our campsite just as it was getting dark and before I could have a full blown panic attack, lol. Angel's Landing looks worse than it is, but definitely us still a mental challenge for some. We think observation Point is a better hike anyway. |
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Dec 4, 2016 14:56:26 GMT
Gorgeous photos. I'm always so jealous of your family trips/hikes. You go to some amazing places. I completely agree! It's wonderful that you do this every year. My DH is also disabled. He walks with crutches. We use a lightweight transport wheelchair if there is a lot of walking. It's something I can easily load and push. We found Yellowstone to be fairly accessible with paved paths at Old Faithful and boardwalks to other areas. We did all the scenic loops available to drive. We have visited quite a few other places, too. I check the websites for drives and accessibility. I think he parks are pretty good with having some easy walks/viewpoints that are accessible. That is great you had a good visit at Yellowstone! |
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Dec 4, 2016 14:57:50 GMT
Thanks for the kind commentsents everybody! The places are truly beautiful.
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Post by Shel on Dec 4, 2016 15:04:18 GMT
Wow beautiful! Thanks for sharing! We've done a few of the parks in UT but not Zion. It's funny I saw your post because just last week my husband was watching something and said he wants to hike Zion next year.
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Post by gloryjoy on Dec 4, 2016 15:09:45 GMT
Incredible photos!
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Post by Peamac on Dec 4, 2016 15:31:23 GMT
How beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Dec 4, 2016 15:33:17 GMT
Thanks!
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Post by malibou on Dec 4, 2016 15:42:39 GMT
As usual I am in awe of your photos. We too have been to Zion during Thanksgiving and I love how different it looks compared to summer. The way the light hits is incredible.
This year we went and stayed near Mendocino. Oh so lovely. Beautiful, rough coastline, towering trees, and a pygmy forest.
J
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Post by GiantsFan on Dec 4, 2016 16:26:40 GMT
Thanks for sharing. In September of 2014 we did a road trip (with our truck camper) to Zion, Bryce, Grand Canyon, Death Valley and Yosemite national parks. I call it our NP tour. So beautiful.
ETA: I did not do the Angel's Landing hike. I'm terribly afraid of heights and when I read the description I just couldn't do it. DH and one of our friends did and got great photos.
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Dec 4, 2016 16:59:41 GMT
As usual I am in awe of your photos. We too have been to Zion during Thanksgiving and I love how different it looks compared to summer. The way the light hits is incredible. This year we went and stayed near Mendocino. Oh so lovely. Beautiful, rough coastline, towering trees, and a pygmy forest. J that sounds like a lovely Thanksgiving.  |
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Post by J u l e e on Dec 4, 2016 17:17:00 GMT
Your photos are beautiful, but I always come away from your threads thinking more than anything that your trips are such an incredible gift to your daughter. Getting girls outside and learning confidence in their bodies and appreciation for nature - that's priceless!
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Post by freebird on Dec 4, 2016 17:47:39 GMT
I always enjoy your travel photos!
Was it cold? I can't imagine getting in that water but maybe it's warmer there than I think.
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Post by angieh1996 on Dec 4, 2016 19:05:41 GMT
Your photos are breath taking. My mother in law lives in UT and Zion national park is like her back yard! Gorgeous. I loved valley of fire and Bryce Canyon was my absolute favorite.
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Post by uksue on Dec 4, 2016 19:08:44 GMT
Amazing photos - thank you for sharing .
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Dec 4, 2016 22:21:59 GMT
Your photos are beautiful, but I always come away from your threads thinking more than anything that your trips are such an incredible gift to your daughter. Getting girls outside and learning confidence in their bodies and appreciation for nature - that's priceless! Aww, thank you. I'm not sure she always sees it that way, lol. But I do hope it's good for her character, even if she doesn't know it. ;-) |
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Dec 4, 2016 22:23:52 GMT
I always enjoy your travel photos! Was it cold? I can't imagine getting in that water but maybe it's warmer there than I think. The water was cold - mid 40s I think. And the air temperature was cool too (and most of the canyon is shaded). The dry suits are good though - we were plenty warm with layers underneath and the suits. Towards the end my daughter said her feet were getting cold. We had on neoprene socks and canyon shoes. The drawback of doing the hike this time of year is that it is cold. Nice to do in summer when it's warmer, but there is also increased danger of flash floods (which freak me out a little bit). |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 4, 2016 22:46:41 GMT
Great pics ...thanks for sharing!
I want to share them with dgs but I will wait until you get them on pictures from the pudge. (He doesn't need to know about 2peas) he is moving to Arizona in the spring and this is 2nd on his list after grand Canyon.
We went to OK and found a national park we didn't know about . ...Platt. it was changed to a recreational area in the 1980's. it was beautiful and felt like a national park. The fall colors were still very nice, too I hope to get some pics edited soon and share.
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Post by pudgygroundhog on Dec 4, 2016 22:53:17 GMT
Great pics ...thanks for sharing! I want to share them with dgs but I will wait until you get them on pictures from the pudge. (He doesn't need to know about 2peas) he is moving to Arizona in the spring and this is 2nd on his list after grand Canyon. We went to OK and found a national park we didn't know about . ...Platt. it was changed to a recreational area in the 1980's. it was beautiful and felt like a national park. The fall colors were still very nice, too I hope to get some pics edited soon and share. I hope to have them posted on our website in the next few days. I would be interested in seeing your pictures from Platt in Oklahoma. I've never been to OK! |
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Post by ~summer~ on Dec 4, 2016 23:11:30 GMT
Beautiful! Those are some of my favorite places and hikes.
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Post by Bridget in MD on Dec 4, 2016 23:22:22 GMT
so gorgeous! thank you for sharing them!
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