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New Zealand: Tongariro Crossing 1995

Post author:Tracy Earwaker
Post published:July 14, 1995
Post category:New Zealand
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The Tongariro Alpine Crossing in Tongariro National Park is a tramping track in New Zealand, and is among the most popular day hikes in the country. The Tongariro National Park is a World Heritage site which has the distinction of dual status, as it has been acknowledged for both its natural and cultural significance. Centred upon three volcanoes –Tongariro, Ngauruhoe and Ruapehu –Tongariro National Park is home to some of New Zealand’s most dramatic landscapes. Lava flows, an active crater, steam vents, emerald-coloured lakes and magnificent views combine to make this an unforgettable walking journey.

USA: Kings Canyon & Sequoia National Park 1995

Post author:Tracy Earwaker
Post published:May 24, 1995
Post category:United States of America
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Sequoia National Park is adjacent to Kings Canyon National Park in California's southern Sierra Nevada mountains. It's known for its huge sequoia trees, notably the General Sherman Tree dominating the Giant Forest. The underground Crystal Cave features streams and striking rock formations. Moro Rock is a granite dome offering sweeping park views. Nearby is the Tunnel Tree, a toppled tree cut to accommodate the road.

USA: Yosemite 1995

Post author:Tracy Earwaker
Post published:May 17, 1995
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Yosemite National Park is in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. It’s famed for its giant, ancient sequoia trees, and for Tunnel View, the iconic vista of towering Bridalveil Fall and the granite cliffs of El Capitan and Half Dome. El Capitan is a vertical rock formation in Yosemite National Park, on the north side of Yosemite Valley, near its western end. The granite monolith is about 3,000 feet from base to summit along its tallest face and is a popular objective for rock climbers. Half Dome is a quartz monzonite batholith at the eastern end of Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park, California. It is a well-known rock formation in the park, named for its distinct shape. One side is a sheer face while the other three sides are smooth and round, making it appear like a dome cut in half. Bridalveil Fall is one of the most prominent waterfalls in the Yosemite Valley in California. The waterfall is 188 metres in height and flows year round.

Uganda: Mountains of the Moon 1994

Post author:Tracy Earwaker
Post published:December 25, 1994
Post category:Uganda
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The Rwenzoris, often called the Mountains of the Moon, lie on the Uganda DRC border and mark the frontier between the high savannah plains of East Africa and the low dense forests of the west. It is a true mountain range covering six massifs. The highest point in the range is Margherita Peak on Mount Stanley at 5,109m is the 3rd highest point in Africa after Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya.

UK: Lake District – 1994

Post author:Tracy Earwaker
Post published:April 23, 1994
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The Lake District is a region and national park in Cumbria in northwest England. A popular vacation destination, it’s known for its glacial ribbon lakes, rugged fell mountains and historic literary associations. Market towns such as Kendal, Ambleside and Keswick on scenic Derwentwater are bases for exploring the area and home to traditional inns, galleries of local art and outdoor equipment shops. We enjoyed Striding Edge and Helvellyn at 950m...spectacular!

UK: Wales – Snowdonia – 1994

Post author:Tracy Earwaker
Post published:January 23, 1994
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Snowdon has an elevation of 1,085 metres above sea level, which makes it both the highest mountain in Wales and the highest in the British Isles south of the Scottish Highlands

UK: Scotland – Cairngorms 1993

Post author:Tracy Earwaker
Post published:November 12, 1993
Post category:Scotland
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The Cairngorms are a mountain range in the eastern Highlands of Scotland closely associated with the mountain Cairn Gorm. The Cairngorms became part of Scotland's second national park on 1 September 2003. This was a very special trip as it was Paul and my first holiday together.

UK: Scotland

Post author:Tracy Earwaker
Post published:January 23, 1993
Post category:Scotland
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Scotland has it all! I fell in love with this magnificent country on my first visit to ski at Glenshee in 1993. From crumbling castles to pristine beaches to unspoilt islands to munro bagging some of the 282 peaks to the 109 whisky distilleries to fly fishing and not to mention the famous North Coast 500 and its stunning coastal scenery. There is truly something for everyone.

SA: Kruger National Park

Post author:Tracy Earwaker
Post published:December 7, 1974
Post category:South Africa
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The Kruger National was established in 1898 by the then South African President, Paul Kruger to protect the wildlife and to reduce hunting. It is one of the biggest conservation areas in the world and covers 20,000 Kms (bigger than Isreal or Wales)! If you take the adjacent private game reserves into consideration it is the size of Belgium. It has more large mammal species than any other reserve in the world including the 'Big 5': Elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo not to mention all the plains game and diverse birdlife and flora. There are 5 distinct ecosystems which varies from semi arid to acacia thicket, baobab sandveld and riverine forest. I have had the privilege of visiting since early childhood and we have provided our children with the same opportunity so this piece of paradise remains our 'happy place'. WARNING: It is highly addictive!

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