Smith River and Redwoods

Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, just inland a few miles from Crescent City, California, has a trail my boys and I followed that led to the Smith River.

Here, we spent a good portion of our camping day - which included hiking and my youngest son learning to swim. 

Morning on Riffe Lake

While camping at Taidnapam, by Riffe Lake in Lewis County, Washington - I took a morning stroll and was encouraged to find a boat launching dock that positioned me just right for taking this beautiful photo! 

Yosemite!

Yosemite Valley beckons you to come for a visit.

When I was traveling south to the Bakersfield area to stay with my cousins one time, I spent only a few hours checking out the sights here, and then continued on to my destination.

Finally, some twenty plus years later, in the fall of 2013, I returned to camp and enjoy this beautiful place! 

Merced River Rocks, Yosemite

One of the most enjoyable camping trips I've taken was this past September with three of my kids. If you've ever experienced driving into the Yosemite Valley, and taking in the vastness of it, you will understand why.

I believe it will take at least three more visits to this wonderful place to really grasp all of its beauty, and enjoy what is available there..