Throgmorton

I enjoy travel, hiking, and road-trips and like to write about it as well. My favorite trips are those in US Southwest.

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Julian, California: San Diego County's hilltop get-away

Julian, California is a great San Diego County weekend getaway. Located in the mountains it offers cooler weather and fresh mountain air among scented pine forests.

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Carlsbad, California: A Brief Recreation & Travel Guide

A quick guide to places to see and things to do in and around Carlsbad, California.

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Vincennes: Indiana's most historic city

Explore the historic sites of Indiana's oldest city founded in 1732.

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Utah State Parks: Snow Canyon, Coral Pink Sand Dunes, and Goosenecks

Often overlooked by nearby national parks, southern Utah has a great collection of beautiful state parks which are uncrowded and underappreciated.

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Castles, forts, pagodas, and temples: Historic Cities of East Asia

A list of cities with historic centers, buildings, monuments, and highlights in mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea.

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Along the El Camino Real: Exploring California's 21 Missions

A historical overview of California's 21 missions including some facts and architectural highlights.

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  Historic Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

  6 weeks ago

  A historic gem tucked in a deep mountain valley at the edge of the Pocono region affords Jim Thorpe, PA easy access from all points of the compass.

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  Zion National Park, Utah: 5 Hikes From the Valley Floor

  11 months ago

  A short guide of five not-to-miss hikes in Utah's Zion National Park.

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  Calico Ghost Town, California

  19 months ago

  Calico was declared California's official silver mining ghost town. In contrast to the gold rush towns mostly scattered along the western Sierra foothills, Calico stands in contrast.

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  Utah State Parks: Snow Canyon, Coral Pink Sand Dunes, and Goosenecks

  22 months ago

  Often overlooked by nearby national parks, southern Utah has a great collection of beautiful state parks which are uncrowded and underappreciated.

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  Carlsbad, California: A Brief Recreation & Travel Guide

  7 months ago

  A quick guide to places to see and things to do in and around Carlsbad, California.