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Tag: Sierra Nevada

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Traveling highest to lowest in one day!

November 23, 2012 7 Comments

One of the things we did while at Lone Pine was visit the 814- acre Manzanar National Historic Site.  This was one of the 10 camps where over 100,000 Japanese Americans were relocated during World War II without due process of law.  The historic site preserves the many stories of the people who were relocated there in 1942 and enclosed […]

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Defying the Odds – The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Tree

Gnarled Bristlecone
November 9, 2012 5 Comments

We are so behind with our storytelling not only because we’ve had no internet connection but also we are having so much fun and enjoying so much beautiful scenery.  For now lets go to White Mountain…

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Some hidden gems along the Eastern Sierras – Scenic Hwy 395

Convict Lake
November 3, 2012 14 Comments

We’ve been on this road before, yet the scenery on Highway 395 remains awe-inspiring. We had never explored much of what lies beyond the highway, the less-traveled roads that brought us deep into the area’s natural wonders and very colorful history.  Folks who have a strong interest in geology would find this place paradise.  For us who simply want to […]

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Begin Eastern Sierra Scenic Byway – Mono County

Bridgeport Reservoir with Sawtooth Ranges in the background
November 1, 2012 13 Comments

In the past we have driven over most of highway 395 but never stopped to smell the roses, for we had to go from point A to B and overlooked many beautiful locations.  Besides, those times we drove during summer and winter season and it is quite different now in  the fall.  We will be sharing beautiful sceneries that are […]

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Lowe's RV Adventures

We (Steve and Mona Liza) retired early at the beginning of 2012, sold our house and almost all of our belongings and moved into our RV. We are pursuing our dream of traveling the U.S. and Canada for several years and seeing everything and everyplace we can.

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