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Mission Trail Park – Carmel By The Sea

November 6, 2018 by Valerie Mitchell

I’ve been to Carmel by The Sea many, many times, but had no idea that Mission Trail Park existed. I’m happy that I finally found it, and

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Titusville Enchanted Forest Sanctuary – Brevard County, Florida

July 1, 2018 by Valerie Mitchell

As soon as I saw the Titusville Enchanted Forest on the map, I knew I needed to visit when I was in Florida. The nature preserve is owned by the county and

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Day Trip To The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes National Wildlife Refuge

October 1, 2017 by Valerie Mitchell

Guadalupe Nipomo Dunes are an absolutely beautiful place on the California coast. After driving through the fertile Santa Maria Valley where I passed by vineyards and and a variety of farms where harvest was in progress, the sand dunes are a stunning contrast. The dunes are different than those nearby Pismo Beach, which is a popular recreation […]

Prime Desert Woodland Preserve in Lancaster

February 14, 2017 by Valerie Mitchell

When I’m traveling, I love to take time to enjoy the natural beauty of the area that I’m visiting. Prime Desert Woodland Preserve in Lancaster ended up being a perfect spot to do exactly that. Lancaster is in Los Angeles County, but is about 70 miles northeast of downtown. The climate, wildlife, plants and terrain are […]