North America Logs - page 3
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Activity: Camping State: Idaho City: Idaho Falls craters of the moon July, 2007 |
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60 miles west from Idaho Falls on rte 20 I camped in a most bizarre place called Craters of the Moon,a national monument. Long fissures across the Great Rift spew up lava thru so-called Spatter Cones- miniature volcanoes-only 15000 yrs ago. and created this vast surface which is black,like coal. You think you're on the moon.There is a 7 mile carloop with stops for hiking.Went to the top of Inferno Cone and Spatter Cones.The camping is great,very quiet and this gigantic moon in the night with super bright stars really wondrous. So if you happen to pass by this stark place,camp there. |
| Posted By: zoetemintje | ||
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Activity: Hiking State: Wyoming City: Grand Teton teton village July, 2007 |
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Took the gondola and hiked from there (9,095ft) to the top of rendez-vous mountain,3 miles one way, took me 2 hours,1500ft denivellation. easy climb but at midday it was hot; badly burned my shoulders and neck. Bring lots to drink. At the summit is Corbet Cabin,normally open but somehow management decided to close in summer because lack of visitors. Sad.I was all alone up and back down only crossed 2 fathers with sons who went camping on top. Teton Village is paradise for solo paragliders and tandems. Also balloon flying early in the morning. Mangy Moose: good bar to hang out and meet guys. |
| Posted By: zoetemintje | ||
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Activity: Sightseeing State: Hawaii City: Poipu Kauai island June, 2007 |
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spent 4 days on Kauai. Rented nr.825 in Nihi Kai Villas in Poipu.Sleeps 4.nice grounds for the money. $400/night.view of pacific, mountains,clean, not dark. full kitchen. tennis courts and pleasant swimming pool. Went on 1 hr helicopter tour with Kauai Air out of Lihue.219$. Wished I flew out of Port Allen to avoid leaving and returning over disappointing flat area of Kauai. Magnificent Waimea Canyon, Na Pali Coast- looking in from sea and inside walls. Circling around waterfalls of Waialeale Crater. Request that they fly in canyons,not on top. Sat right to pilot. Best seat, somewhat scary. |
| Posted By: zoetemintje | ||
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Activity: Biking State: Colorado City: Dillon dillon lake June, 2007 |
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Dillon: 9000 ft high, surrounded by snowy fourteeners. One hour drive from Denver.Went sailing on Joe's boat. Takes an hour to sail from Dillon marina to Frisco's, where they have added nice anchor additions to their marina. Ate in Frisco at the newly built eating place next to the lake. Bad, bad food, only drink a beer. Took 10 mile round bike trip along the shores of the lake Dillon-Frisco- Dillon. Mellow and easy. In spring/summer is cool. Love biking in the high country. |
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Activity: Running State: Connecticut City: New Haven North Haven, Irish Festival June, 2007 |
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Did another 5k at the North Haven Irish Festival. Nice (very) flat and winding course beginning and ending at the fairgrounds. Weather was great - about 73 degrees and sunny. Improved a little (33:00) |
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Activity: Work/School State: California City: San Diego SAN Airport 2007 |
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Ah, the joy of a small airport in a large city. SAN has never been a problem checking bags with only a 1hr. lead time, and the terminal is clean and cozy. Be aware there are three terminals (1, 2, and a commuter terminal to go to LA). You can park for $0.50 for 1/2 hour if picking up a passenger - otherwise the on-airport parking is expensive ($20/day I think). Off-site parking is close and is available for $12 per day. |
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Activity: Golf State: Hawaii City: Poipu Poipu Bay Golf Course June, 2007 |
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Home of the PGA Grand Slam, this course is one of the nicest in the country, with scenic ocean views, open fairways, and fast greens. Most recently, Tiger won here in 2006. Course best is Phil Mickelson with a 58. The course is right next to the Grand Hyatt in Poipu. Cost is $140 per person. Shot better on the back 9, El beat me by 2.... Scores below. |
| Posted By: maryfeuer | ||
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Activity: Diving State: California City: Los Angeles Silver Lake June, 2007 |
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Testing 1 2 3 |
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Activity: Dining State: Massachusetts City: Boston O'Brien's Pub 1998 |
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Local pub and eatery in Allston/Brighton area. The food is OK, regular Irish fare, and the beers are reasonably priced. The pub is relatively spacious, with dark wood tables and benches. Kind of a 3rd date place. Location: O'Brien's Pub, 13 Harvard Ave., Allston, MA. Tel. 617-782-9082 |
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Activity: Tennis State: California City: Orange County Placentia May, 2007 |
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Andre and I played a round of tennis at Tuffree Junior High, my old stomping grounds! Had forgotten the rules and how to play but it was fun. My hand turned blue from the really old racket grip. Went and got it regripped at Sports Authority in Brea. It was fun to have some time to shop! |