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Yosemite National Park: Camping and Hiking in Pictures

August 2, 2017 by Lori Leave a Comment

Yosemite National Park: Hiking and Camping in Pictures | The3StarTraveler.com

A recap of our recent camping and hiking trip in Yosemite National Park, in pictures.

Date: May 5 – 7, 2017
Campground: Wawona
Trail: Four Mile Trail (half of it due to low visibility, rain, and no access to Glacier Point)…

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Filed Under: California, Camping and Hiking, National Parks Tagged With: California, camping, hiking, yosemite

National Parks Travel Tips

April 22, 2016 by Lori Leave a Comment

Sequoia National Park |National Parks Tips | The 3 Star Travler

The awe inspired by National Parks is something that didn’t reach me until my 30s. Honestly, it really didn’t have much of an impact until the past few years.

Growing up, I knew parks. The Smoky Mountains were nearby and we spent a lot of time outdoors. But there was limited exploration and these parks weren’t necessarily a travel destination.

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Filed Under: National Parks, US Tagged With: national parks, travel tips

In the Forest Fridays: The House in Sequoia National Park

February 19, 2016 by Lori Leave a Comment

This was taken on our last snowy hike through Sequoia National Park. In the Giant Forest, just past where the Congress Trail and the Alta Trail intersect, is The House. Some other hikers passed just in time to help me capture the magnitude of these amazing trees.

The House in Sequoia National Park | The 3 Star Traveler

Filed Under: California, National Parks Tagged With: California, hiking, national parks, sequoias

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Hi! We're Dan and Lori, world travelers and former expats. This blog is our way of helping and encouraging travelers like you to get out there and see this beautiful world!

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