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Exploring the Beautiful South Dakota State Parks

by Peggy Staver
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We visit South Dakota State Parks during our three month stay.

Categories Free things to do, Nature, RV Travel, South Dakota Tags best things, native plants, nature conservation

Camping at Palo Duro Canyon

by Peggy Staver
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Palo Duro Canyon State Park was exactly what we needed after 13 weeks in an RV Park.

Categories Nature, RV living, RV Travel, Texas Tags landscape, Pets

Hiking in Frijoles Canyon at Bandelier National Monument

by Peggy Staver
Bandelier Monument Feature

A visit to central New Mexico wouldn’t be complete without a trip to Bandelier National Monument. The monument is about 85 miles northeast of the …

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Categories Free things to do, Hiking, Nature, New Mexico, RV Travel Tags bandelier, photography, travel

Finding Hidden Pictures at Petroglyphs National Monument

by Peggy Staver
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The Petroglyphs National Monument is one of the most recommended places to visit in the Albuquerque area. Their stories on those rocks.

Categories Free things to do, Nature, New Mexico Tags national monument, new mexico, petroglyph, photography

Through the Cibola National Forest to the Sandia Crest

by Peggy Staver
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When we drove Hwy 165 through the Cibola National Forest in mid-February, we saw fewer than five vehicles on the road. On that visit, we …

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Categories Free things to do, Nature, New Mexico Tags Pets, photography, sandia crest, travel

Hiking to the Top at Tent Rocks National Monument

by Peggy Staver
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Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument is located on the Pajarito Plateau, with elevations ranging from 5,570 to 6,760 feet above sea level. And it was …

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Categories Free things to do, Hiking, Nature, New Mexico, RV Travel Tags #tent rocks, hiking, nature photography, photography
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