28Aug 2020 by Greg Jones
Visiting Great Basin National Park — the JFA Guide

Visiting Great Basin National Park — the JFA Guide

National Parks
Visiting Great Basin National Park is a must-do if you are driving along the Loneliest Highway (US 50) through eastern Nevada. It is a lush oasis in the middle of the desert! Visiting Great Basin National Park Wildflower along Lehman Creek in Great Basin National Park Amazing green oasis in the middle of the desert! LocationOff Highway 50 in Eastern NevadaHow Long for a Visit?A few hours up to a dayWorth a Visit?Yes — well worth a stop if you are passing byWhen We VisitedJune 2020 We spent a few hours exploring the Lehman Creek area. In our research it seemed like the Lehman Caves are the main highlight of the National Park. But unfortunately the caves were closed during our visit due to restrictions because of Covid-19 precautions. If…
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21Mar 2020 by Greg Jones
Visiting Channel Islands National Park — the JFA Guide

Visiting Channel Islands National Park — the JFA Guide

National Parks
Visiting Channel Islands National Park is a great one day experience. It's unique, rugged landscape is well worth a visit! Channel Islands National Park consists of a series of islands just off the coast of Santa Barbara and Ventura in Southern California. Visiting Channel Islands National Park Very cool dolphin experience! LocationOff the Coast of Ventura and Santa Barbara in Central CaliforniaHow Long for a Visit?1 day for a good experience. 2 days (or more) if you want to explore other islands.Worth a Visit?Yes — well worth a day if you are in the area.When We VisitedMarch 2020 We did the one day tour to Santa Cruz Island with the add-on Painted Cave tour. This was a really good overview of the Channel Islands with several very interesting experiences. If…
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