This is a continuation of my Death Valley National Park camping/hiking adventure. 4 days @ DVNP, and 2 days @ Valley of Fire State Park. My first visit to this park was in March, 2019, where I spent just a … Continue reading Camping – Valley of Fire State Park
Tidbits. Death Valley – a name given to this place by pioneers lost in the winter of 1845-1850 who thought this would be their grave. Death Valley National Park – the largest national park in the 48 contiguous states in … Continue reading Camping – Death Valley National Park
A weekend to unwind and be alone, detached from the noise and clutter of the modern world… This was planned in the middle of the MR54 race, while ‘enjoying’ the never-ending hills where at one point I said, “I want … Continue reading Camping @ Assateague Island National Seashore
It is here, …where the vibrant color of the cool water brings life to a withered soul …where the gentle roar of the flowing river becomes an old man’s lullaby …where the taste of a cheap instant noodles is the … Continue reading The Falls of Havasupai
Dec 20-23. Dry Tortugas National Park. The pinnacle of this adventure – camping at Dry Tortugas National Park. The whole idea of this road trip camping was built upon this. Wiki. Dry Tortugas National Park is a national park in the United States about 68 miles (109 km) west of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico. The park hosts Fort Jefferson, a massive but unfinished coastal fortress and the largest brick masonry structure in the Americas. Visitors can only access the park by ferry or seaplane from Key West, and the official ferry transportation is the Yankee Freedom Ferry. Dry … Continue reading Camping – Dry Tortugas National Park.
Dec 16-18. Jolly Rogers and Big Pine Key Fishing Lodge. From Upper Keys to the Lower Keys, the original plan was to camp in state parks (ie Curry Hammock and Bahia Honda state parks). However, these state parks were damaged … Continue reading Camping – The Keys
Dec 15-16. Elliott Key, Biscayne National Park. After 2 nights at the Everglades, next stop was an overnight camp at Elliott Key, Biscayne National Park. Elliott Key is a island accessible only by a boat trip from Dante Fascell Visitor Center. I had booked my boat trip in advance. Reservation was not required for camping in the island. A camp fee of $25.00 was due upon setting up camp. Elliott Key has bathroom facility for visitors and campers. Don’t expect hot shower, though! Like the Everglades, the island was still recovering from the hurricane. The trail leading to the other side of the … Continue reading Camping – Elliott Key
Prologue. Irma, a category 4 hurricane hit the mainland US in Sept, causing damage in Florida, with the most damage in the Florida Keys. The National Parks were not spared. I planned to visit the 3 National Parks in Florida … Continue reading Camping – Everglades National Park
