266 Travel Log by katiemia
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Muir Woods National Monument
katiemia
3/15/17 11:43 amWe visited in October 2016. It was so beautiful! The ancient, massive trees were inspiring and calming and incredible! The boardwalk was nice. We walked the whole boardwalk and then took the loop Back Hill trail back. It was a pleasant 2 1/2 hours. Great for all people, regardless of skill level. Much of it was wheelchair accessible. It was cold in the shadows of the big trees, so take a jacket.
I felt a majesty and reverence in those trees that is hard to find in many places. It was solemn and peaceful and happy.
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Spencer Hot Springs
katiemia
10/11/16 8:12 amWe stopped here on our way from Yosemite to Idaho, looking for a nice break from the long drive. There were several spots in different locations, so even though there were several groups of people, we were able to find one for just us. The ones we found were all cattle trophs, but they were effective at holding the water. Some were cleaner than others, but all were fairly dirty, and I could smell cattle droppings. There was no shade, which made for a long view, but it was hot! And the water was hot. One of the springs was surrounded by some water, kinda like a large puddle. It had 50 or so goldfish in it. They were fun to watch. Each spot had a slightly different set up. One had a big deck. Most had a board to sit on. The one with the gold fish had a little dock. It was unsteady though. And each one has a different temperature, so if it's too hot or not hit enough drive around a little bit more until you find the one you like. There isn't a map or anything and the dirt roads are pretty rough, although our Honda van did just fine. I'm glad we checked it out, but we didn't stay long. I think I would have enjoyed it a lot more after dark.
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Monkey Rock
katiemia
9/10/16 2:18 pmThus place always seemed too dangerous for my lifeguard training. In my opinion there are way better places to go if you want to jump off of something into the water. But if you just want to splash around, this place can be fun, but pretty crowded.
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Civil Defense Caves
katiemia
9/10/16 2:42 pmWe have had lots of fun here over the years! Just make sure you dress warm. And take lights and extra batteries. It gets very nearly totally dark in here. And it is rough terrain, so walking in the dark is inadvisable. But whether you just go in a few feet or explore all the way into the small holea in the back this a fun place to spend an afternoon.
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Twin Bridges
katiemia
9/10/16 2:37 pmI hate telling you how much I love this place because it's only downside it how many people know about it! But it handles lots of people pretty well. Great for jumping and the perfect height to perfect your back flips or gainer. Sometimes there is a rope that is great for the little kids. And the slow current is great to just hang out in while you watch your buddies show off. We have way too much fun here!
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Fun Farm Bridge
katiemia
9/10/16 2:33 pmThis place is too freaky for me! Not because of the height, but there are too many other risks! The safe place to jump is just too small for me to feel good about it. But it is absolutely beautiful! And the water is very nice! Great place for swimming. We saw otters and raccoons and fish and lots of birds!
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St. Anthony Sand Dunes
katiemia
9/10/16 2:29 pmWe love rolling down these sand dunes! And doing back flips and tricks down them. Great for sand boarding and sledding. It's close and fun! Great place for bonfires, just make sure you follow the posted rules or you might get fined!
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Cress Creek Nature Trail
katiemia
9/10/16 2:24 pmMy only problem with this place is that I've been here too many times! It's fun, it's educational, and it's beautiful. Easy enough for kids and packs, but hard enough to feel like I've done something. Love it here!
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St. Anthony Sandbar
katiemia
9/10/16 2:21 pmThis place always freaks me out. And the crowd seems a little too rough for my family. The water moves fast. The slide is rough and hurts. The sand is steep. Just not my favorite place.
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Egin Lakes
katiemia
9/10/16 2:14 pmOne time when we came here the ants were so bad we couldn't even make it to the water, but when we tried again a couple of years later we had a blast! The shallow water was great for all of us to play in. And we were practically the only people there. We loved having the kayak and playedo a lot of water football. Great family day!
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Twin Bridges Park
katiemia
9/10/16 2:12 pmWe had fun van camping here. The old school playground is fun! I like camping near water. There was plenty of wood to be picked up to start our fire. And lots of shade!
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