March 19, 2010

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Haleakala Crater, Maui and the Sliding Sands Trail in March 2010

Neil Armstrong had one of the most unique experiences anyone could hope to have. Everyone knows he walked on the moon, but few people realize they can do something similar much closer to home, albeit with the normal expectations for gravity and oxygen. The Hawaiian island of Maui is home to one of the most […]

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December 25, 2009

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Yosemite Point on Christmas Day 2009

Following a tradition of doing non-traditional things during holidays, we decided to hike Yosemite Point for Christmas 2009. Our decision was influenced by the storm that swept through just before Christmas, and a forecast that called for sunny weather on Christmas Day. The conditions sounded perfect. We reserved the well-recommended Yosemite View Lodge  just outside […]

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