Tag: outdoors
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Toadstool Hoodoos Trail in Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, in Southern Utah
By Rachel Puryear The Toadstool Hoodoos Trail at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument feels like more than just a hike – it feels more like a portal walking into an otherworldly desert. One minute, you’re in familiar desert terrain – sagebrush, wide skies, the soft crunch of dust under your feet – and the next you’re…
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Valley of Fire State Park in Southern Nevada
By Rachel Puryear From the moment you start driving into this park, the landscape looks carved – bright, layered rock glowing in the sun, rock formations that seem to shift as the light changes, and wide-open desert quiet that makes your brain slow down. Our visit here immediately reminded us why people fall in love…
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Glorious Sunrises and Sunsets
By Rachel Puryear Hi folks, your World Class Hugs host has some big personal life events going on. Accordingly, I am unable to put forth the usual kind of content for a short while. However, here are some pictures of beautiful sunrises and sunsets for you to enjoy, and hopefully get a good dose of…
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San Juan Canyon in Belmont, California
By Rachel Puryear The city of Belmont is a quiet, hilly suburb on the Peninsula of the San Francisco Bay Area. It’s home to some beautiful hiking trails, including San Juan Canyon. If you’re in this area, stop by to check out the views, and the natural beauty surrounding this park. For more information about…
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