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Sunday Fun at Pearl Market and Hemisfair Park

by Peggy Staver
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Strolling the River Walk Near Pearl Market On Sunday morning, we revisited the River Walk, this time near the famous Pearl Weekend Market Located in …

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Categories Texas, Free things to do, Nature, RV Travel Tags hemisfair park, san antonio, texas

Festival of the Cranes – Bosque del Apache Wildlife Refuge

by Peggy Staver
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The Sandhill Cranes are a favorite in New Mexico. Join us as we visit one of their winter hangouts.

Categories New Mexico, Free things to do, Nature, RV Travel Tags bosque del apache, migratory birds, nature conservation, photography, sandhill cranes, wildlife refuge

Devil’s Gulch and Split Rock Park

by Peggy Staver
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After days of heavy rainfall, the sun came out. We put on our new hiking boots and drove to nearby Garretson, South Dakota, home to Devil’s Gulch and Split Rock Park

Categories Free things to do, Nature, South Dakota Tags best things, devil's gulch, split rock park

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
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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, national monument, photography, travel
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