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Elena Gallegos Picnic Area and Park Hiking – ExploreTraveler

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Visitors to Elena Gallegos Picnic Area Albuquerque and Albert G. Simms Park enjoy many activities below the backdrop of the Sandia Mountains, which were named for their pink colors at sunset – “- “Sandia” means “watermelon” in Spanish.”

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In the Elena Gallegos Open space system, the 640-acre park is a hidden gem. At an elevation of about 6,500 feet, visitors can view Mt. Taylor to the west, the Jemez Mountains to the north, and the vast Tijeras Arroyo to the south.

The landscape supports a piñon-juniper habitat that includes Chamisa, Apache plume, scrub oak, cane cholla cactus, blue grama grass, bear grass, and soapweed yucca. If visitors use their observation skills packrat nests can be seen under juniper trees, coyote and bear scat can be identified along the elena gallegos trail, and the elusive cougar may be spotted traveling through natural drainage.

Winter Hours for visiting Elena Gallegos (In effect starting Nov. 1): 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Summer Hours for visiting Elena Gallegos (In effect starting April 1): 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

The Cibola National Forest covers more than 1.6 million acres in New Mexico, with elevations ranging from 2,700 feet to over 11,300 feet. We have four ranger districts: Sandia, Mountainair, Magdalena, and Mt. Taylor. In addition, the Cibola has four wilderness areas: Sandia Mountain, Manzano Mountain, Withington, and Apache Kid.

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Episode 6 – ExploreTraveler Show by John Gentry White Sands National Monument (made with Spreaker)

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I discuss the information and details of White Sands National Monument and Carlsbad Caverns National Park. You can read the article for additional details and see the video here https://exploretraveler.com/white-sands-national-monument/

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Carlsbad Caverns National Park New Mexico | Carlsbad Caverns Tour – ExploreTraveler

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Exploring this park was a fun and enjoyable experience, and I consider the caverns part of the trip very accessible for the disabled, and for young children. Be prepared to wait on the Carlsbad Caverns elevator. The lighting is difficult for photography, and video so takes this into consideration. The walking trail I show before I go into the cavern is very good, and great for everyone.

The Carlsbad Caverns National park is one of the most visited sites in New Mexico. It has approximately 120 known caves hidden mostly underground. Carved from limestone which is deposited in an ancient Sea, its underground landscape attracts thousands of tourists. Thus, if you are an enthusiast of archaeology and nature, this can be a treat for you. Besides, visitors can also experience Carlsbad Caverns bat tours, expeditions to specific caves, and walks through the wondrous geographical formations.

More places to see in New Mexico here https://exploretraveler.com/16-top-travel-places-in-new-mexico-to-plan-a-backpacking-trip/

#carlsbadnationalpark #carlsbadcaverns #nationalparks #exploretraveler #carlsbadcavernstour
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San Angelo Texas State Park – John Gentry – ExploreTraveler

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San Angelo Texas State Park – This particular park is easy to walk but certain precautions must be taken. First clothing should be light and cool, and consider longer pants and shirts if prone to sunburn. Second, you must bring water, and pay close attention to your own body while staying hydrated. The Texas state park is about ten minutes from the town of San Angelo Texas, and very close to the Goodfellow Air Force Base. This is one of those parks that are close by to everything from hotels, restaurants to some cold to drink when you’re done. We also saw several people with their dogs them having fun, and the experience is also family-friendly. So next time you’re in San Angelo please take the time to visit this Texas State Park and let us know in the comments if you find the longhorn cattle and buffalo this also live in the park.

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More hiking possibility here https://exploretraveler.com/16-top-travel-places-in-new-mexico-to-plan-a-backpacking-trip/
#sanangelo #sanangelostatepark #texasstateparks #hikingtexas #sanangelowildlife
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Juneau Alaska 🏴󠁵󠁳󠁡󠁫󠁿🚶😊 Downtown Walking Tour | #juneau #alaska #excursions

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Juneau Alaska 🏴󠁵󠁳󠁡󠁫󠁿🚶😊Downtown Walking Tour | #juneau #alaska #excursions

We take you from the cruise ship port along the dock shoreline and around downtown Juneau. Get an idea of how Juneau looks before you get to Alaska, and hear my tips and information about the area. Also, take a look at our website where we have a large Alaska Travel and Moving guide with articles, photos, and videos of Juneau and around Alaska.

We have also begun a new travel guide for Alaska using our own content. Alaska businesses do change but from an adventure travel standpoint, nature stays fairly stable there but with some warming changes in the north. Our new guide has videos showing what it’s like to travel the Alaska ferry system AKA the Marine Highway. The link here: https://exploretraveler.com/alaska_travel_and_moving_faq/ will give you an edge since everything is real from our own perspective. We have extensive articles and videos showing businesses and areas of Denali State Park and our extensive photograph collection will also give you an idea of what to expect. Flying to remote locations from Juneau is also common and here is a link to my flights in small aircraft that I did manage to capture from the cockpit of the plane here: https://youtu.be/WGxzxDctk74 Juneau is the gateway to the Alaska Southeast and a short flight to Skagway, Haines or more can be taken for these short flights. The Ferry ride is also available and we like to just walk on and walk off into Skagway since it’s a short walk to the hotels downtown. In Juneau, we recommend the 4 points by Sheraton (Marriott Owned now). In Skagway, we like Sgt. Preston’s and it’s simple, clean, warm, and roomy enough. It’s also a short walk to food and the old Skagway experience year around. Winters are milder and we like unique photography during this time.

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Hello everyone welcome to explore traveler i wanted to give you a kind of a first-hand view of juneau alaska i think i’m going to start adding these little walk-through tours where i walk through with my phone or a video camera of some kind and as you can see behind me you got the beautiful mountains of douglas some of the wharf structures restaurants and such and i’m just gonna kind of walk through and give everybody kind of a first-hand walking view of what it looks like here in juneau alaska and for those of you watching us on youtube or on our website exploretraveler.com we thank you for your assistance over the many years and we hope to continue to bring you more and more content no matter what the situation we’ll just adapt and we’ll keep bringing you new travel stuff from alaska and around the world thanks okay so i’m starting the walking tour here this is the dock this is where a lot of people come to when they get off the cruise ships you notice from some of the snow this is the end of winter just the early stages of early spring the ravens are running around looking for food so this is kind of what it looks like before the tourists start arriving

so we’re going to walk here along the pier and I’m going to take you through the different areas of downtown Juneau

as you can see the ravens are ripping apart the bags gosh I hope they’re not eating them they’re really big they’re usually not too aggressive though

people are hanging out have lunch here on the pier so here’s what it looks like on this angle it’s red dog saloon little condo slash apartments it’s kind of the mountains that overlook Juneau

there’s a little sign here kind of points the way we’re going to be going in a small circle juno is not that big so it gives you a lot to you can see a lot in just a few minutes

let’s see even with and dynamic here things are fairly normal

so we’re just gonna walk here along the dock let’s go over here

i think people might wonder that area across that you’re seeing now that’s called Douglas island there’s a bridge that connects the two

see a lot of boats come into port here as you can see

juno is a historical it was a seafood city but it’s kind of turned into a large tourist season city at this point

a lot of people come into this point get off the boat go down here if they’re going internationally they got to go through a little there are customs down there

that’s the library on top of this parking garage

you see the phone shift a lot it’s because my hands are cold

#alaska #juneau #juneauak #skagway #travel #walkingtour #downtownjuneau
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The Philippines Sailfin Dragon Lizards Are Amazing Creatures

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Sailfin dragons are impressive-looking lizards found in the tropical regions of eastern Indonesia, New Guinea, and the Philippines. The largest of the agamid family, these water-loving lizards are usually found basking in or near mountain streams. They flee at the first sight of danger, typically running bipedally into the water until they sink and swim away. Their ability to hide underwater for up to an hour helps to ensure any threats pass. Read this blog https://exploretraveler.com/sailfin-dragon-lizards-from-the-philippines/ if you want to know more about Sailfin Dragon Lizards.

The nature of the Philippines is wonderous and full of many creatures to see. This particular lizard is unique in its ability to just hang around and provides many opportunities to take photographs and videos of them once you find them. Our recommendation is to go to South Leyte and maybe around the outskirts of Ormoc City, you can find them.

We normally hire a driver for this kind of trip and always keep your security by being aware of your surroundings. You can fly into Tacloban and then drive south or around the island enjoying a rich nature and very friendly people along the way.
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12 Top Travel Places to Visit in New Mexico to Plan a Backpacking Trip

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New Mexico is the perfect place to travel for every backpacking traveler. It is a place where your dreams can actually meet reality. New Mexico is a place where you can find countless hills, volcanoes and mountains, ancient houses and scenic railroads, white sands, and clear skies. It is a place, worth all your time and money and a journey that you wouldn’t forget.

From the Southern lowland deserts to the high altitude mountains of the far north of the state. New Mexico’s beautiful landscape will bring you breathtaking views for your adventure and your photography. Northern Elk and desert deer make the animal life an experience as well and don’t forget the annual tarantula migration.

From horseback riding, dune buggy driving to sand surfing there is always something to do. Don’t forget the Albuquerque annual balloon festival and consider a quick ride and see the site from above.

To know more about New Mexico’s top attractions please visit https://exploretraveler.com/16-top-travel-places-in-new-mexico-to-plan-a-backpacking-trip/

#newmexico #baloonfestival #Albuquerque #whitesands

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Napa Valley California | Explore The Beautiful Napa Valley Wine Country

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The Napa Valley Wine Country of Northern California is magnificent. This is a land of sunshine and excellent wine. The Napa Valley exciting wine tasting tours allow you to taste and only come home with your favorite wine of the day. The Napa Valley Wineries know that if you taste, you will want to come back for more. From older European-designed castles to more modern designed wineries to meet everyone’s designer wine tasting needs. Travel above the Napa Valley via hot air balloon while gazing on the plush vines below. Stay in some of the unique boutique hotels nestled alongside the wineries for a quiet and relaxing stay. Make sure to bring your camera to capture every memorable moment, and value your moments in this once-in-a-lifetime experience. From this unique and beautiful location, you can then drive to visit Sanfrancoiso or go further south to Disney Land.

What a fun way to learn about your different California Specialty Wines! Visit https://exploretraveler.com/exploring-the-napa-valley/
If you want to know more about napa valley.
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The Church Of The Holy Sepulcher

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The Church of the Holy Sepulchre is one of several historical churches within the Christian Quarter. The Church Of The Holy Sepulcher site has been recognized since early in the 4th century as the place where Jesus was crucified, buried, and rose from the dead. It is believed that it was here that the Light pierced the darkness.

As a traveler, one can not help but notice the amazing difference in the lighting. It brings you back to that time when the light indeed pierced the darkness. If you are a traveler interested in the local history or culture of the area, or a pilgrim wanting to experience contact with the light, this is a must-see while in Jerusalem.

The historical history of the site from the Bible to modern times on who runs what is an interesting place and is well worth the visit. This particular destination does have dress code requirements so make sure to check you are properly dressed.

Please visit https://exploretraveler.com/church-of-the-holy-sepulcher/ If you want to know more about The Church of the Holy Sepulchre In Jerusalem.
#TheHolySepulcher #Jerusalem #Israel

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Eastern Washington High Desert Life Adventure | Spokane River Washington

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Eastern Washington is the home of the high desert. What a unique place! All through Eastern Washington, you will see these beautiful and ancient Junipers. They are fantastic!
The Spokane River is a gem shared by Idaho and Washington. This is a magnificent lake in the Pan Handle of Idaho. Leaving Idaho, the Spokane River flows through Spokane, Washington. What amazing beauty!

Anything east of the Cascade Range is considered Eastern Washington. The second-largest city in the state is in this dry desert. Spokane is a hub of activity for the Northeast. What a fun place! Here Shopping abounds. Spokane also is the largest shopping area for much of Northeastern Washington and the Idaho Panhandle. Serious shopping is done in Spokane by all. You can find it all in Spokane. It has an international airport that also serves much of the bordering state of Idaho, especially the Pan Handle.

Life is great in Eastern Washington. It is fun! It is full of adventure! It is the perfect place for your next family vacation. If you want to know more about Eastern Washington and Spokane river, visit https://exploretraveler.com/eastern-washington-high-desert-life/
#easternwashington #spokane #highdesert #spokaneriver