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Showing posts with label 2007. Show all posts

4/14/10

(64) John Muir National Historic Site


Visited Together:
  1. July 2007
Type: National Historic Site
Region: Western Region
Location: Martinez, CA
Link: NPS website

Passport Description: This 14-room mansion was home to naturalist John Muir, who served as the first president and one of the founders of the Sierra Club and played a prominent role in the creation of several national parks.

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 John Muir's House, July 2007

(63) Rosie the Riveter WWI Home Front National Historical Park


Visited Together:
  1. July 2007
Type: National Historical Park
Region: Western Region
Location: Richmond, CA
Link: NPS website

Passport Description: Fully engaged in winning World War II, American women and men worked toward a common goal as women affectionately known as "Rosies" helped change industry. The four Richmond shipyards produced 747 ships, more than any other shipyard complex in the country.

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(62) Muir Woods National Monument


Visited Together:
  1. July 2007
Type: National Monument
Region: Western Region
Location: Mill Valley, CA
Link: NPS website

Passport Description: The forest along Redwood Creek in today's Muir Woods was spared from logging because it was hard to reach. Redwood Creek contained one of the San Francisco Bay Area's last uncut stands of old-growth redwood when Congressman William Kent bought 295 acres here for $45,000 in 1905.

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 Muir Woods, July 2007

  Muir Woods, July 2007

(61) Fort Point National Historic Site


Visited Together:
  1. July 2007
Type: National Historic Site
Region: Western Region
Location: Presidio of San Francisco, CA
Link: NPS website

Passport Description: Fort Point was constructed between 1853 and 1861 and occupied throughout the Civil War to prevent entrance of a hostile fleet into San Francisco Bay. During World War II, about 100 soldiers occupied Fort Point as part of the protection of the entrance to the Bay.

(60) San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park


Visited Together:
  1. July 2007
  2. September 2016 + OZL + CZL 
Type: National Historical Park
Region: Western Region
Location: San Francisco, CA
Link: NPS website

Passport Description: Located at the west end of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, this park includes the fleet of national historic landmark vessels at Hyde Street Pier, a maritime museum, and a library/research facility.

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(59) Golden Gate National Recereation Area


Visited Together:
  1. July 2007
  2. September 2016 + OZL + CZL
Type: National Recreation Area
Region: Western Region
Location: San Francisco, CA
Link: NPS website

Passport Description: One of the largest urban national parks in the world, GGNRA contains numerous historical and cultural resources, including Alcatraz, Marin Headlands, Nike Missle Site and Fort Mason, as well as Muir Woods National Monument, Fort Point National Historic Site, and the Presidio of San Francisco.

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 Golden Gate Bridge, July 2007

(58) Devils Postpile National Monument


Visited Together:
  1. July 2007
  2. July 2018 + OZL + CZL + mZL
Type: National Monument
Region: Western Region
Location: the Sierra Nevada near Mammoth Lakes, CA
Link: NPS website

Passport Description: The Devils Postpile formation is a rare sight in the geologic world and ranks as one of the world's finest examples of columnar basalt. Its columns tower 60 feet high and display an unusual symmetry.

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 Devils Postpile, July 2007


  Devils Postpile, July 2007

Devils Postpile, July 2018
Devils Postpile, July 2018
Junior Ranger Patches for OZL & CZL, July 2018

(57) Great Basin National Park


Visited Together:
  1. July 2007
  2. July 2018 + OZL + CZL + mZL
Type: National Park
Region: Western Region
Location: Baker, NV
Link: NPS website

Passport Description: From the sagebrush at its alluvial base to the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak, Great Basin National Park includes streams, lakes, alpine plants, abundant wildlife, a variety of forest types including groves of ancient bristlecone pines, and numerous limestone caverns.
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Mather Overlook, July 2007

 Lehman Caves, July 2007

 
Great Basin, July 2018

Lehman Caves, July 2018
  
Junior Ranger Badges for OZL & CZL, July 2018

(56) Colorado National Monument


Visited Together:
  1. July 2007
Type: National Monument
Region: Rocky Mountain Region
Location: Fruita, CO
Link: NPS website

Passport Description: Sheer-walled canyons, towering monoliths, soaring eagles, and a spectacular road reflect the environment and history of the plateau-and-canyon country. Historic Rim Rock Drive offers 23 miles of breathtaking panoramic views and numerous overlooks.

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 Red Canyon Overlook, July 2007

  Red Canyon Overlook, July 2007

4/13/10

(54) Great Sand Dunes National Park & (55) Great Sand Dunes National Preserve


Visited Together:
  1. June 2007
  2. August 2007
  3. September 2007
  4. May 2008
  5. May 2009
  6. May 2015 + OZL & CZL
Type: National Park & Preserve
Region: Rocky Mountain Region
Location: Mosca, CO
Link: NPS website

Passport Description: Nestled in southern Colorado, North America's tallest sand dunes rise over 750 feet high against the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountains. This geologic wonderland also includes alpine lakes and tundra and six peaks over 13,000 feet in elevation.

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Great Sand Dunes, June 2007

Great Sand Dunes, June 2007 

Great Sand Dunes, August 2007

Great Sand Dunes, September 2007 

Great Sand Dunes, May 2008

Great Sand Dunes, May 2009

 Great Sand Dunes, May 2015

 Great Sand Dunes, May 2015