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Sierra Road Trip 2008 With Steve and Ann |
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Not wanting to waste quality time with T.S.A. in airports, Linda and I spend
the following week in California on a Road Trip with Steve and Ann.
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Our first stop out of Alameda on June 21st is Wicky-Up Ranch near Lemon Cove.
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The next day we drive under neat rocks and trees at Sequoia National Park,
climb Moro Rock, photograph a bear and hike Crescent Meadow.
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Sunday afternoon, we visit Crystal Cave and General Sherman, the world's
largest tree, and spend the night at Wuksachi Lodge.
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Monday holds a scenic drive north, visiting Joshua trees and June lake.
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After spending the night in Lee Vining we explore the tufa towers at Mono
Lake on Tuesday morning.
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The next stop is Bodie, a true ghost town. Once home to 10,000 miners,
gamblers and entrepreneurs after gold was discovered in 1859, Bodie was
deserted by the 1940's. It has been a state historic park since 1961.
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We cross Sonora Pass, lunch in Strawberry and visit Jamestown, also known
as Jimtown, then back to Alameda for supper.
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