North Window, Arches National Park, Utah, USA

(May 13 – 14, 2019) People often call Arches National Park “Moab”. After visiting Arches National Park, I learned that Moab is a small town close by Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Moab is known as “Utah’s Adventure Capital” to explore by OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) such as ATV (All-Terrain Vehicles), UTV (Utility Terrain Vehicles), Trail Bikes, Dune Buggies, Jeeps, and etc. OHV activity looked really exciting with lots of pumping adrenaline boosting energy. I wondered if this activity is the opposite of “Yoga”? I was tempted to try but didn’t make it happen.

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A View from a Trail, Capitol Reef National Park, Utah, USA

(May 5 – 13, 2019) I believe when more people walk in nature, our world becomes more peaceful. Visiting the parks and hiking alone, I often think about family and friends. I wish I could share my experiences with them. Everyone has own life plan and travel style. If I wait for perfection, nothing will happen. So far, Nature has given me “Many Wows” at sea and on land. The beauties of nature sometimes bring me to tears.

“Fruita Campground” in the Capitol Reef Park is surrounded by orchards: Apricots,

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Hiking at Peekaboo Loop Trail, Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, USA

(May 3 – 5, 2019) In Bryce Canyon National Park, I stayed at Ruby’s Inn Campground, only for two nights. The campground in Bryce Canyon National Park was already fully booked before my plan. National park campgrounds cost an average $20(+/-) for night. No tax. For people over 62 years old, it is a half price. Something to look forward to! Staying at Ruby’s Inn Campground, just setting up a tent for two nights cost me $75.56 (with tax). It was nice to take unlimited minutes of hot showers at this place;

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My Tent Office in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA

(April 27 – May 3, 2019) When sun heats the trees and soil in the campground in the Grand Canyon, I feel as if I am in a spa scenting Juniper and pine trees. Getting up in the morning is tough; I didn’t want to get out from my down sleeping bag (made for 25f degree sustainable). It was 37f degrees this morning just before 6 am.

The Grand Canyon is for the people of all ages from around the world. It offers hikers the opportunity to visit the canyon vertically and/or horizontally (Rim Trails).

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Turkey Burger Happy Hour with Nathalie (from Montreal, Canada), KOA Hurricane Campground, Utah (Prior to arriving at Zion National Park, I stayed at a KOA campground for three nights waiting for my reservation at Zion.)

(April 18 – 27, 2019) Arriving at the South Campground in Zion National park, I immediately loved my campsite: good shade under cottonwood trees, huge space, awesome view, and etc. It takes a bit of research and early booking to stay in a National Park Campground. Yet, until actually arriving at a site, I wouldn’t know the whole Yin and Yang of each site.

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“Existence is beyond the power of words to define.” — Lao Tzu

Death Valley! THE place to enjoy Solitude and Silence! I was alone and loved being alone!

Loving My Life, Death Valley National Park, California, USA

Kudos! My 15 year old car making all the way from Florida to Death Valley National Park, California, USA

Death Valley (282 Below Sea Level) Looking Down from Dante’s View (5,475 Feet High), Death Valley National Park, California, USA

Ubehebe Crater, Death Valley National Park, California, USA

Devil’s Golf Course (“Only the devil could play golf”),…

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Modeling Work Scene, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

My Tent at Cottonwood Campground, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

One Joshua Tree, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

Joshua Trees, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

Joshua Tree Flower Blooming, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

Puppy Flowers, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

Wildflowers, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

Wildflowers, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

Chia Flowers, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

Wildflowers, Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA

Barker Dam, Joshua Tree National Park,…

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Las Cruces (about 45 miles from El Paso, Texas), New Mexico, USA

(March 30 to April 6, 2019) A week stay in Las Cruces, New Mexico for me was more than enough. I had to wait until April 7th to check into the campground in Joshua Tree National Park. It looks like Las Cruces is a big retiree’s town. The trails in this area were easy or moderate. I went to a Local Tai Chi class and spoke to a lady in the class. According to her: it is cheap to live here, the outdoor weather is good year around,

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Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas, USA

“Going to the woods and wild places has little to do with recreation and much to do with creation.” – Wendell Berry, Words From the Land

“Conocer las areas naturales tiene poco que ver con el recreo y mucho que ver con la creacion.” – Wendell Berry, Words From the Land

(March 28 to 30, 2019) I was going to skip the Carlsbad Caverns National Park because I didn’t want to drive in the opposite direction. People told me how magnificent the Carlsbad Cavern is. The big room in the Cavern is about 14 football fields in size.

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At Hueco Tanks State Park, Texas, US

After driving from Florida to El Paso in Texas, I gained some confidence in myself, my car and my plan. Prior to this I wasn’t sure so I didn’t book any campgrounds in the national parks. While staying for a week in an extended stay hotel in El Paso I spent lots of time online booking as well as hiking and sightseeing in the El Paso area. The pictures below were taken by my phone.

Ron Coleman Trail in Franklin Mountains State Park, El Paso, Texas, USA

Chapel in San Elizario Historic District,…

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