Monthly Archives: April 2013

California Tahoe National Forest, Boca Reservoir

Posted on April 30, 2013 by cgrupenhof

With the help of a local, I was told even though all US Forest camps in the Tahoe area are closed until May 17, Boca Reservoir had two camps that were not gated.  It is 35 minutes from the Reno airport … Continue reading →

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Tahoe Sugar Pine Point State Park Day 2

Posted on April 29, 2013 by cgrupenhof

Just a few shots of a really beautiful place….. Mergansers fishing shallow and man in boat fishing deep! Sequoia! Click here for Video White headed woodpecker and for Melody, a little chipmunk!

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California Lake Tahoe – Sugar Pine Point State Park

Posted on April 28, 2013 by cgrupenhof

After 3 days in the arid Nevada desert, I was ready for a change.  I left early from a BLM campground west of Ely Nevada and made it to the small town of Fallon.  There I caught up on the domestic basics … Continue reading →

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Nevada Great Basin National Park

Posted on April 26, 2013 by cgrupenhof

I made a very good choice leaving the Salt Lake area and going south.  The drive to Provo and then across the salt flats to Great Basin National Park was one of the most  beautiful I’ve ever experienced.  This section … Continue reading →

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Utah

Posted on April 24, 2013 by cgrupenhof

April 25, 2013 I choose to stay at Rockport State Park another night.  The area is perfect for bike riding, the hiking was excellent, and the lake was great to explore.  This was a day to get exercise and organize.  … Continue reading →

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Wyoming!

Posted on April 23, 2013 by cgrupenhof

The time spent in Colorado was great and after finally escaping the grip of their snow, I headed north, then west into Wyoming.   I landed at the Dugway BLM campground near Rawlins,  south central Wyoming.  With only five sites, I had my choice and … Continue reading →

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Colorado

Posted on April 20, 2013 by cgrupenhof

I headed north from New Mexico and visited old friends from Fairfield /Ohio Uni.  It was great seeing Steve, Brent and Melvin.  I’ll move on to Wyoming early Monday. Brent and I headed up to Rocky Mountain National Park for … Continue reading →

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Moving On From Albuquerque

Posted on April 17, 2013 by cgrupenhof

I had lunch and a great visit today with old Fairfield friends Craig Springer (US Fish and Wildlife Biologist) and Mike Garcia (Bernalillo County Attorney). On the way back to my campsite, it finally rained in the dry Cochiti area.  The … Continue reading →

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Abiquiu Lake NW New Mexico

Posted on April 15, 2013 by cgrupenhof

I arrived April 14 and ended up camping in a picnic area because the camp was closed.  In the morning, I went to the Abiquiu camp to find that I was the first camper for the 2013 season, they opened April … Continue reading →

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Tent Rocks National Monument

Posted on April 14, 2013 by cgrupenhof

Tent Rocks is managed by the BLM.  Excellent hiking with great interpretive  signage and really cool views.  The layers are comprised of volcanic ash (gray layer) and volcanic rock (ryolite) laid down over 6 million years ago.  Time and wind erosion … Continue reading →

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