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Invasion of the Mullein!

It had been almost one month since I last slept in my tent when I received an intriguing email. The California State Parks Foundation in conjunction with the Friends of Palomar Mountain State Park were having an invasive species removal effort on Sunday November 18th and were looking for volunteers. The offender – the evil […]

Moonlight

Just because the sun has gone down doesn’t mean you have to put your camera away. Moonlight photos can be done quite easily with the right equipment. I am not talking about pictures of the moon showing details, but using the sunlight reflecting off the moon as a light source. You will need a tripod […]

Flowing Water

So you have found a nice waterfall or river and you want your photos to look a bit more “artsy” than usual. The trick is a slower shutter speed. You want to show some movement not a static frozen image. Below is a standard auto program photo of Madison Falls in Olympic National Park from June 2012. […]

Fireworks

Fireworks are simple and fun to to capture on your camera. The best part is just being there and having a good time. But if you want to bring those memories home with you, here is how I do it. A tripod is a must unless you can remain perfectly still for two seconds. And […]

Yosemite Valley Camping

Yosemite Valley Camping – Part II Before leaving North Pines campground on Tuesday morning, Glenn and I took a bike ride to Happy Isles Nature Center. Designed for nature exploring children and their families, the nature center offers indoor and outdoor natural history exhibits. It is located near Curry Village which is where we headed […]

Yosemite Valley Part One

Greg provides us with tips and a tour of Yosemite Valley: On Sunday I headed back into Yosemite National Park to spend five nights in the valley. Two nights with Glenn at North Pines Campground and three nights with my friend Melanie at Upper Pines Campground. 90% of the visitors to Yosemite limit their stay […]

The Bear Necessities Part Two

Greg continues his tour of Yosemite National Park and brings us views of Tioga Pass, Bridgeport, Bodie State Historic Park, and much more! After leaving Tuolumne Meadows in Yosemite National Park and visiting the four campgrounds just outside the park, I headed east on CA 120 and down Tioga Pass. The road drops about 2500 […]

Beverly Beach State Park

Oregon

Beverly Beach State Park is in forest-sheltered area right on the Oregon coast and is a very popular campground featuring a beautiful trail to and along miles of sandy beach.

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Warren Dunes State Park

Michigan

You’ll find some big sand dunes at Warren Dunes, including formations that rise 240 feet above the lake offering fantastic views, the best known is Tower Hill.

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Fort De Soto Campground

Florida

Fort De Soto Park Campground has 238 single-family campsites and is located on an island in a beautiful 1,136-acre park in the Tampa Bay Area.

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Banning State Park

Minnesota

Banning State Park Campground has 34 single-family campsites and is located in a forested area near the Kettle River with plenty to discover.

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Nehalem Bay State Park

Oregon

Nehalem Bay State Park features a large campground with 265 campsites for tents, trailers and RVs, separated from the ocean beach by sand dunes.

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Doheny State Beach

California

Doheny State Beach is located right on the beach in one of the premier Southern California coastal areas. There are 33 premium beachfront sites and all can accommodate tents, trailers or RVs (up to 35 feet).

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Devils Fork State Park

South Carolina

Devils Fork State Park campground is along the shore of Lake Jocassee. The area allows visitors on boats to drive to remote islands and see sites of waterfalls splitting into two lakes.

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