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   Abiquiu Reservoir & Roadside Vista, NM   

2024/10/13 - Flying my drone over the lake & dam

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   Alabama Hills - near Lone Pine, CA   

2024/09/17 - A drive through the Alabama Hills

2024/02/12 - A drive through the Alabama Hills

2023/01/22 - A drive through the Alabama Hills

2015/07/08 - Driving north past Lone Pine & the Alabama Hills​​​​​

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   Alamo Lake, AZ   

2024/05/19a - The Milky Way at 3:17am

2024/05/19b - Sunrise at the lake

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   Amarillo, TX   

2022/11/14 - Driving home from Amarillo to Claremore, OK

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   Amboy, CA   

2024/10/11 - A train running east to west between Amboy and Ludlow, CA

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   Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, CA   

2017/09/30 - A drive and a hike over 10,000ft

2014/08/18 - Drove up the other side of Owens Valley to Ancient Bristlecone Pines

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   Angeles Crest Hwy, CA   

2021/08/30 - Driving west to east high in the mountains

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   Angeles Forest Hwy, CA   

2020/06/09 - Up into the hills above La Cañada Flintridge on the Angeles Forest Highway

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   Año Nuevo State Park, CA   

2023/06/17 - A habitat for elephant seals

2022/07/27 - Año Nuevo State Park

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   Antelope Valley, CA   

2016/10/29 - Sun​set clouds on a trip to visit Phil Toma

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   Anza-Borrego, CA   

2017/03/14 - Anza-Borrego & Palomar Observatory

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   Arches National Park, UT   

2020/10/18 - Sunrise at the park

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   Assateague Island, MD   

2013/08/21 - A drive with Joey and Jen to Assateague Island, Maryland

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   Astoria, OR   

2018/08/08 - Beach at Fort Stevens, the Lewis & Clark fort, and Astoria-Megler bridge with dad

2004/06/13a - Fort Clatsop, the Lewis & Clark fort re[plica

2004/06/13b - Driving over the Astoria-Megler bridge into Washington

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   Avant, OK   

2023/09/30 - The old Bird Creek bridge

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   Bakersfield, CA   

2021/06/26 -  Kern County Racing Park with Phil Toma

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   Barstow, CA   

2024/02/09a - Lavic Lake Volcanic Field

2024/02/09b - Amboy Crater

2024/02/09c - Granite Peak

2024/02/09d - Kelso Dunes

2024/02/09e - Kelso Depot

2024/02/09 - video of the 2/9 & 2/10 trip

2019/02/04 - A drive from LA to Mojave to Barstow to Laughlin, via Hoover Dam

2017/06/09 - Driving from Barstow, CA to Williams, AZ​​​

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   Beaver Dam, AR   

2023/04/23 - Flying my drone at Beaver Dam 

2017/11/17 - Fishing with Dad on the White River below Beaver Dam in Arkansas​

2016/08/19 - Geri, Kate, Mark, Sammie, and Cece at Beaver Lake​​

2010/04/16 & 17 - Me and Joey fishing downstream from Beaver Lake on the White River​​​

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   Benton, CA   

2020/10/19 - We were detoured by a fire, the effects of we first encountered at Benton

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   Big Basin Prairie Preserve, KS   

2024/08/25 - South of Dodge City, KS

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   Big Basin Redwoods State Park, CA   

2023/06/17 - Driving through the hills between San Francisco and Santa Cruz

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   Big Bend National Park, TX   

2019/05/24 - 15 hour drive from Claremore, OK (850 miles) to get there by sunset

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   Big Pine, CA   

2024/02/12 - on CA-168 overlooking the Owens Valley

2023/08/18 - Hiking up the trail at Big Pine Creek

2020/06/12 - Hiking up the trail at Big Pine Creek

2019/09/13 - Hiking up the trail at Big Pine Creek

2019/02/01 - Attempting to drive up the road to Big Pine Creek

2014/08/18 - Overlooking Big Pine, CA while coming down the hill from Bristlecone Pines

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   Big Rock Creek, Pearblossom, CA   

2022/06/05 - drove up the road to the end of the pavement

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   Big Sur, CA   

2023/06/16a - McWay Falls, flowing directly into the ocean

2023/06/16b - Big Creek Bridge - flying out over the ocean

2023/06/16c - Point Sur - A former Naval "Facility" used for underwater spying

2023/06/16d - Little Sur River Beach

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   Bishop, CA   

2024/02/12 - Sunset from Eastside Road, Bishop, CA​​

2023/08/18 - Buckley Ponds, Bishop, CA

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   Bitter Creek National Wildlife Refuge, CA   

2023/06/18 - looking down on the San Juaquin Valley​​

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   Black Mesa, OK   

2024/08/25 - Sunrise between Black Mesa and Boise City, OK

2024/08/24 - Sunset at Black Mesa Nature Preserve, OK

2024/08/24 - Preston Boundary Monument at OK-CO-NM Tripoint

2013/04/06 - Sunrise at Black Mesa - Geri and I hiked to the top​​​​​​

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   Black Sand Beach, CA   

2022/07/28 - Pics and videos of a very windy day at the beach​

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   Blackrock Trailhead, OK   

2020/06/06 - Me and dad hiking at the Blackrock Trailhead in the Sequoia National Forest

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   Blue Whale, Catoosa, OK   

2019/05/23 - Every visitor to this area has to see this site on Historic 66 at least once

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   Bluestem Falls, OK   

2022/04/29 - A short hike by the "falls" (no water flowing today)

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   Blythe, CA   

2024/02/10 - Blythe Intaglios

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   Bodega Bay Dunes, CA   

2022/07/27a - Walked out to the dunes

2022/07/27b - Along the highway between Bodega and Salt Point

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   Bodie State Historic Park, CA   

2008/07/08 - A visit to the park with Geri and Mary

2005/04/25 to 28 - The road to Bodie and Mono Lake

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   Boise City, OK   

2024/10/13 - Sunset near the NM-OK border

2011/07/02 - Spent the night in Boise City​​

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   Bonneville Dam, OR/WA   

2018/08/07 - Across the Columbia River, between OR & WA

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   Bouquet Canyon Reservoir, CA   

2024/02/15 - Flying over the dam

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   Borrego Springs, CA   

2024/04/18 - Montezuma Valley Road Lookout

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   Bridal Veil Falls, OK   

2018/08/07 - A stop at a waterfall along the Columbia River

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   Bridge of the Gods, OK   

2018/08/07 - Walking across Bridge of the Gods from OR to WA, the lowest point on the PCT

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   Brighton, MI   

2009/07/11 - Geri's niece Natasha gets married

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   Broken Bow, OK   

2024/10/18a - Lake, dam, & spillway @ Beavers Bend State Park​​​

2024/10/18b - Presbyterian Falls - downstream from Beavers Bend State Park​​​

2024/04/08 - Total solar eclipse near Beavers Bend State Park

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   Bryce Canyon National Park, UT   

2020/10/18 - A drive through the park

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   Buffalo River, AR   

2023/04/23 - Flying my drone at the Red Bluff Overlook 

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   Bull Shoals Dam, AR   

2023/04/23 - Flying my drone over the White River 

2023/04/23 - Jimmie Creek 

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   Burbank, CA   

2016/05/14 & 15 - Walked a marathon at the American Cancer Society Relay for Life

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   Bushton, KS   

2024/08/23 - "Geographic Center of Kansas" (supposedly) 

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   Cabrillo National Monument, CA    

2022/02/13 - Walking around the point overlooking the bay & ocean

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   Cajon Pass Summit Scenic Overlook, CA    

2023/01/27 - Watching trains going through the pass

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   Cambria, CA    

2022/07/26 - Sunset (sort of) at Moonstone Beach

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   Campo Alto Campground, CA    

2022/06/02 - Pics, 360°, & video at 8,200ft on the backside of Mt. Pinos

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   Canebrake Ecological Reserve, CA    

2024/09/09 - Stopped here on CA-178 between Ridgecrest and Lake Isabella, CA

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   Canyon de Chelly, AZ    

2024/10/12a - Sunrise near Greasewood, AZ on our way to Chinle

2024/10/12b - Jeep tour of the canyon

2021/10/30 - Driving tour of the south rim of the canyon

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   Canyonlands National Park, UT    

2024/05/23a - Entering the park

2024/05/23b - From Wooden Shoe Arch to Elephant Hill

2024/05/23c - Big Spring Canyon Overlook

2024/05/23d - Exiting the park, Technicolor Wall, Newspaper Rock

2024/05/23e - Needles Overlook

2024/05/23f - Hatch Point Road

2024/05/23g - Anticline Overlook

2020/10/18 - Grand View Point Overlook

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   Cape Lookout, OR    

2023/07/23 - drive back to Yacolt - Cape Lookout from Andersons View Point

2022/07/29 - A 5.5 mile hike through the fog to take pics of this cape

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   Capitol Reef NP, UT    

2024/05/22a - A drive through the park

2024/05/22b - Notom Road (just outside the NP)

2020/10/18 - A morning drive through the park

2011/07/13 - A drive through the park on our way to Colorado​​

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   Capulin Volcano, NM    

2017/06/11 - A hike around the rim of the volcano

2008/07/04 - Stopped here with Geri & Mary for a hike on our way to Colorado

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   Carlsbad Caverns National Park, NM    

2022/11/11 - Going down into the Caverns - very, very humid 750' below the ground

2019/05/25 - Down the hole we go

2008/07/18 - Geri, Mary, and I climb down into the bottomless pit

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   Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA    

2023/06/16a - 17 Mile Drive - Pebble Beach

2023/06/16b - Point Lobos from Monastery Beach

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   Carrizozo Volcanic Field Scenic Area, NM    

2024/05/18 - Driving through a massive lava flow

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   Castaic, CA    

2022/06/02a - The old Ridge Route - once the pass from SoCal to the San Joaquin Valley

2022/06/02b - Elderberry Forebay - Between Pyramid Lake and Castaic Lake

2022/06/02c - Tumble Inn - a former stopping point on the old Ridge Route

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   Castle Rock, KS    

2024/08/23 - Sunset southwest of WaKeeney, KS

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   Cedar Bluff Overlook, KS    

2024/08/24 - Sunrise over the lake - south of WaKeeney, KS

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   Cedar Breaks National Monument, UT    

2024/05/21 - Late afternoon at 10,000 feet

2020/10/18 - Almost sunset at Cedar Breaks​​​

2011/07/13 - Driving from Cedar Breaks to Capitol Reef NP​​​​

2011/07/12 - Late afternoon at Cedar Breaks with Geri and Mary​​​

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   Chaco Canyon National Historic Park, NM    

2022/09/25 - Pics and video of the park​

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   Chickasaw National Recreation Area, OK    

2017/05/29 - Afternoon hike through the park​

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   Cimarron Canyon State Park, NM    

2024/10/13 - A brief stop while driving through the canyon

2011/07/02 - Lunch stop with Geri & Mary

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   Cimarron National Grassland, KS    

2024/08/24 - Point of Rocks - Santa Fe Trail

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   City of Rocks State Park, NM    

2023/10/09 - Driving through the campground to see the rocks from all sides

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   Claremore, OK    

2024/07/19 - Flowers at my home

2024/05/26 to 05/28 - Tornado cleanup at my home

2024/05/26 to 05/27 - Trip home because of the tornado

2024/05/16 - Leaving the house - 1st step of my road trip

2024/01/09 - Snow at our home

2023/12/28 - Sunset at Claremore Lake

2023/10/30 - Fall colors at our home 

2023/09/05 - Lightning storm passes over Claremore

2023/08/25 - The new Flint Road bridge over I-44

2023/08/25 - The new OK-20 bridge over OK-66

2023/08/25 - The new pass through Keetonville Hill

2023/08/25 - Bridge over Boggy Creek

2023/07/17 - Wall cloud over Claremore

2023/07/16 - Last New Drone Practice with goggles before the PNW trip

2023/06/23, 24, 28 - New Drone - DJI Mini 3 Pro

2023/02/23 - Old OK-88 Bridge over the Verdigris River​​

2023/01/01 - New years sunrise near our home​

2022/12/21 - Solstice Sunset - shortest day of the year

2022/10/28 & 10/30 - 2 sunsets near Claremore

2022/07/02 - Fireworks in Claremore, OK

2022/01/15, 02/03, 02/24, & 03/11 - Snow in Claremore

2022/01/27 - Sunset in Claremore

2021/02/17 - Snow in Claremore​​​

2020/12/13 - Unexpected snow in Claremore​​​

2020/12/01 - Sunset in Claremore​​​

2019/05/11 - Mary Jackson (nee Schott) graduates from RSU w/ a Bachelor's Degree​​​

2018/12/15 - Mary and Luke get married!​​​​

2018/06/30 - Watching a butterfly outside my window​​​​​

2018/05/28 - Family hike at RSU Conservation Education Reserve​​​​

2018/05/27 & 28 - Family days @ the Schott house​​​​

2017/11/18 - The kids come over during Dad's visit

2017/04/13 to 04/15 - Easter with ALL Our Grandkids!!​

2017/01/14 - A coating of ice at our home

2016/12/14 - Sunset while driving home from work​

2016/09/12 - Spotted 17 deer during a sunset hike at ​​RSU Conservation Education Reserve​​​​

2016/08/29 - Goodbye Bandit

• 2016/06/11 - Airshow at Claremore Regional Airport w/ Don & Jackie Kelly

• 2016/06/05 - 3.4 mile solo hike at ​​RSU Conservation Education Reserve​​​​

2015/04/21 to 04/29 - Steve has a triple bypass in Tulsa

2014/05/11 to 11/17 - Our barn burns and is rebuilt​

2013/09/21 - September sunrise near Claremore​

2013/05/24 - Wildflowers around Claremore​​

2013/04/20 - Danny, Mary, Brice, and Eli playing at the pond

2013/03/20 - Sunrise over north Claremore

2013/02/23 - Hay bale sunrise - north of Claremore

2011/02/1, 2, & 9 - Big, big, big snow​

2010/07/15 - Emily Schott is born​​

2010/01/29 to 31 - Lots of snow at our home - family play time​​​

2009/12/11 - Bryan and Megan get married!​​​

2009/08/09+ - Missy moves in.  She came to our home one night and never left​​​

2006/12/01 to 04 - Record snowfall​​​

2003 - A new job and a new home in Claremore, OK​​​

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   Collinsville, OK    

2023/11/11 - Hiking around Collinsville Lake

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   Convict Lake, CA    

2022/08/03 - Flying my drone above Convict Lake

2018/10/20 - Hiking behind Convict Lake, with Dad, Danny, and Bryan​

2017/03/11 - Convict Lake covered in snow

2016/08/06 - A quick stop at Convict Lake and then on to Onion Valley Campground​

2016/05/20 - Drove by Convict Lake and the Owens River​​​

2015/09/20a - Hiking around Convict Lake​​​

2015/09/20b - Star photography at Convict Lake​​​

2015/07/09 - Convict Lake, Crowley Lake, South Lake, June Lake Loop​

2014/11/28 - Trip to Convict lake with Dad and Zach Wood​

2014/08/21 - Hike around the lake with the purpose of leaving Patti's boots at the back of the lake

2014/08/17 & 18 - Fishing at Convict Lake with Phil Toma

2014/05/28 - Fishing at Convict Lake with Dad

2012/07/11 - At Convict Lake with Dad to deposit Patti's ashes

2011/07/12 - Leaving California, from Convict Lake, east through Benton Crossing

2011/07/11 - Hiking up Convict Creek towards the stream crossing behind Convict Lake

2008/07/09 - As we were preparing to leave Convict Lake, we ran into a few wild animals

2008/07/08 - Hot Creek Geologic Site - just across the highway from Convict Lake

2008/07/07 - A hike behind the lake up to the stream crossing

2008/07/06 - stopped for the night at Convict Lake - hiked around the lake

2005/04/25 to 28 - Arriving at Convict Lake where we'll stay for the next few days

2000/summer-a - Backpacking trip - Drive up to the lake

2000/summer-b - Backpacking trip - Altitude acclimation at Rock Creek Lake

2000/summer-c - Backpacking trip - We hiked 5.8 miles to our campsite near Mildred Lake, 9,000ft

2000/summer-d - Backpacking trip - Hiked 4.5 miles round-trip to Bright Dot Lake - 10,600ft

2000/summer-e - Backpacking trip - Rest day - fished near our campsite - trout for all 3 meals

2000/summer-f - Backpacking trip - Lakes Dorothy, Genevieve, Edith, & Cloverleaf​

2000/summer-g - Backpacking trip - Back down to Convict, then back to LA​

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   Coolidge Dam, AZ    

2024/04/19 - Coolidge Dam - Near Peridot, AZ

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   Coos Bay, OR    

2022/07/29 - Driving over McCullough Memorial Bridge

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   Copan Lake, OK    

2022/06/25 - At the dam at Copan Lake

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   Coronado Bridge & the Silver Strand, CA    

2022/02/13 - Crossing the gridge & driving south on the Strand

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   Cottonwood Lakes Trailhead, CA    

2022/06/02 - Flying my drone on the way up and also at 10,000ft

2022/02/12 - The road was closed - it's still winter up top!

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   Coweta, OK    

2023/08/27 - OK-72 bridge over the Arkansas River

2023/08/27 - OK-51 Bridge over the Verdigris River

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   Crater Lake National Park, OR    

2018/08/05 - Hiked a couple of miles along the rim

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   Crowley Lake, CA    

2015/07/09 - Convict Lake, Crowley Lake, South Lake, June Lake Loop​

2014/08/18 - Passing by Crowley Lake while heading south

2005/04/25 to 28 - Crowley Lake area

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   Flagstaff, AZ    

2024/10/11 - Sunset at Motel 6 in Flagstaff, AZ

2023/10/10 - Wukoki Pueblo

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   Flint Hills, KS    

2024/08/09a - Sunrise at Teter Rock - about 6.6 miles west of of the Preserve

2024/08/09b - Flint Hills Tallgrass Prairie Preserve

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   Florence, OR    

2004/06/16 - Sunset at the Sand Dunes on the Oregon Coast

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   Florida Mountains, NM    

2023/10/09 - Driving north from the Mexican border

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   Fort Bragg, OK    

2019/09/15 - A drive through the woods to get to the ocean

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   Fort Gibson Dam, OK    

2022/10/22 - Pics & videos of the dam

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   Fort Leonard Wood, MO    

2012/04/01 - Joey and Jen return from Korea at Joey's new MOS station

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   Fort Sill, OK    

2010/03/23 - Joey graduates from Army training

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   Fossil Falls, CA    

2022/02/12 - A little geologic spot just east of US-395

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   Frazier Park, CA    

2020/10/24 - Road trip with Dad & Phil Toma

2013/10/28 - Up to Frazier Park with Phil Toma​

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   Fresno, CA    

2024/09/09 - Pine Flat Dam & Lake, east of Fresno, CA

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   Garcés Baptismal Site, CA    

2024/09/09 - East of Delano, CA

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   Garlock Fault, CA    

2019/02/01 - Between Ridgecrest and Mojave, CA

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   Gaviota State Beach, CA   

2024/09/14 - Visited the beach just south of Vandenburg AFB

2021/08/28 - Hwy 23 (Moorpark to Fillmore), Cachuma Lake, Gaviota Beach, and Jalama Beach

2017/03/18 - A coastal drive from Fillmore to Gaviota, through the hills

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   Giant Rock, CA   

2024/05/19 - Near Landers, CA

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   Gila National Forest, AZ   

2019/05/26 - A drive on US-60 from Socorro, NM and ending up on I-10 east of Tucson, AZ

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   Glen Canyon Dam, AZ   

2008/07/05 - Stopped here for the night on our way to California

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   Glenwood, AZ   

2023/10/09 - Whitewater Creek Picnic Ground

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   Globe, AZ   

2021/10/31 - Theodore Roosevelt Lake - Apache Falls

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   Gloss Mountains, OK   

2022/04/29 - Still pics from the west on an extremely windy day

2013/04/05 - Gloss Mountains in the wind​​

2011/07/15 - Driving by Gloss Mountains, but not stopping​​​

2011/07/01 - Stopped at Gloss Mountains.  Hiked to the top

2008/07/03 - Geri, Mary, and I hiked on top of the Gloss Mountains

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   Goffs, CA   

2024/10/24 - Pics and videos driving on US-95 and CA-66

2008/07/15 - Getting pics of the train along CA-66

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   Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, CA   

2022/07/27 - Pics, a 360°, and videos of the bridge

2018/08/09 - Vancouver, WA to Salinas, CA • stop at the Golden Gate Bridge​​​​

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   Goosenecks State Park, UT   

2024/05/24b - Goosenecks State Park, overlooking the San Juan River

2020/10/18 - Looking down at the San Juan River

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   Gore, OK   

2023/04/21 - Confluence of the Arkansas and Illinois Rivers

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   Grand Canyon NP, AZ   

2024/05/24 - Navajo Point on a drive-thru of the park

2023/10/10a - Desert View Watchtower​​​​

2023/10/10b - No Name Parking Lot​

2023/10/10c - Thor's Hammer Point

2023/10/10d - Twin Overlook

2023/10/10 - Video of the South Rim drive

2023/10/05 - Vista points on the North Rim​

2022/09/26a - Navajo Point

2022/09/26b - Duck on a Rock Viewpoint

2022/09/26 - Video of pics from both stops

2021/10/29 - 5 stops on the south rim​

2021/10/28 - the Grand Canyon from 35,000ft

2020/10/16 - the Grand Canyon Railroad

2017/09/23 - Grand Canyon North Rim​

2017/06/10 - Sunrise at the South Rim - east

2017/06/09 - Grand Canyon South Rim​​

2008/07/16 - Geri, Mary, and I do some hiking at the South Rim

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   Grand Lake, OK   

2023/09/01a - Pensacola Dam at Grand Lake

2023/09/01b - Sail Boat Bridge at Grand Lake

2006/06/28 to 30 - Playing on the lake with Geri, Mary, Joey, & Jen

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   Great Basin National Park, NV   

2020/10/19 - Last minute change in plans because of a fire in California

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   Great Sand Dunes, CO   

2017/06/11 - Well it's the biggest sand box I've ever seen

2011/07/14 - Hiking on a sea of sand with Geri and Mary​

2008/07/05 - Geri, Mary, and I hiking at the Dunes

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   Griffith Park Observatory, CA   

2018/01/17 - Dad and I go to the Observatory

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   Guadalupe Mountains National Park, NM   

2022/11/13 - El Capitan Peak at the southern edge of the Guadalupe Mountains NP

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   Gualala Point Regional Park, CA   

2019/09/15 - North of San Francisco

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   Guymon, OK   

2013/04/05 - Sunset with a windmill just west of Guymon, OK

2011/07/14 - Driving from Zapata Falls, CO to Guymon, OK​

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   Gyp Hills Scenic Drive, KS   

2024/08/25 - 22 mile drive on mostly dirt near Medicine Lodge, KS​​​​

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   Hanksville, UT    

2011/07/13 -  Drove through Hanksville on our way to Colorado​

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   Haskell, OK    

2023/08/27 -  Old and new bridges on OK-104, running over the Arkansas River​

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   Headrick Historic Steel Pony Truss Bridge, OK    

2024/05/17 - Historic bridge just south of US-62​

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   Hilldale, UT    

2023/10/05 - El Capitan Mountain, just north of UT-59

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   Hite Crossing Bridge, UT    

2024/05/22 - Crossing the Colorado River between Capitol Reef and Canyonlands

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   Honeydew, CA    

2022/07/28 - Pic & video of the Honeydew Bridge​​​

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   Hoover Dam, AZ/NV    

2022/09/26 - Pics & video of crossing the Colorado River at Hoover Dam

2019/02/04 - A drive from LA to Mojave to Barstow to Laughlin, via Hoover Dam

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   Hulah Lake, OK    

2022/06/25 - A stop at Hulah Lake

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   Humboldt Redwoods State Park, CA    

2022/07/28 - A stop at the Big Trees Day Use Area

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   Huntington Library, CA    

2006/01/12 to 16 - Geri, Mary, Patti, Grandma, Sammie, Katie, and I go to the library

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   Hutchinson, KS    

2024/08/23 - Kansas Cosmosphere

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   Hwy 23, CA    

2021/07/29 - On the way to the beach

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   La Ventana Natural Arch & El Malpais National Monument, NM    

2023/10/07 - Two locations from one parking lot

2022/09/25 - La Ventana Natural Arch pics​

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   Laguna del Perro, Willard, NM    

2024/10/23 - a couple dozen small salt lakes just off of US-60, east of I-25 and Belen, NM

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   Lake Bixhoma, Bixby, CA    

2022/05/08 - A hike around Lake Bixhoma

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   Lake Elizabeth, CA    

2023/10/13 - A quick stop on Lake Elizabeth Road

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   Lake Isabella, CA    

2024/09/09 - A quick stop on our way north

2023/10/13 - Flying my drone over the "full" lake

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   Lake Mead, AZ/NV    

2022/09/27 - Pics & videos of the sunrise at Lake Mead

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   Lake Powell, AZ/UT    

2017/09/24 - Boat trip with dad on Lake Powell to Rainbow Bridge National Monument

2008/07/05 - Stopped here for the night on our way to California

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   Lake Roosevelt Bridge & Dam, AZ    

2024/04/19 - north of Globe, AZ

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   Lake Tahoe, CA    

2024/09/11 - 3rd attempt, finally got some pics at Emerald Bay

2018/08/03a - Driving to South Lake Tahoe, CA on CA-89​​​​​​

2018/08/03b - Hiking on the PCT at Lower Echo Lake, near South Lake Tahoe, CA

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   Lake Taneycomo, MO    

2012/06/23 - Fishing on Lake Taneycomo - Joey catches the big one

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   Lancaster, CA    

2012/11/21 - Took the train to Lancaster - then a drive through the mountains with Phil Toma

​

   Lassen Volcanic National Park, CA    

2018/08/04 - Driving and hiking in the park

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   Laughlin, NV    

2019/02/04 - A drive from LA to Mojave to Barstow to Laughlin, via Hoover Dam

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   LAX (Los Angeles International Airport), CA    

2024/02/07 - Flying into Los Angeles from Oklahoma

2023/08/17 - Flying into Los Angeles from Oklahoma

2023/06/15 - Sunrise on the first leg of my trip to LA

2022/02/11 - Flying into Los Angeles from Oklahoma​​

2021/07/26 - Beautiful clouds on the way to California

2021/01/20 - Sunrise on the way to California

2019/09/12 - Beautiful clouds on the way to California​

2019/01/31 - Flying over Denver, the Rockies, Lake Powell, and the Grand Canyon​​​​​

2018/10/18 - Flying to LA w/ Danny & Bryan.  Pics of sunrise in Denver, the Rockies, & Grand Canyon

2018/03/26 - Flying over LA on my way home

2018/03/22 - Flight to LA to spend time with family​

2018/01/15 - Flight to LA to spend time with dad​

2016/08/03 - Flight to LA to spend time with dad​

2016/05/22 - Flight home from LAX​​

2012/11/26 - Flight home from LAX​​​

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   Leadville, CO    

2011/07/13 - A long drive took us through Leadville, near the Continental Divide

​

   Leavitt Falls in Sonora Pass, CA - CA-108   

2023/08/19 - Leavitt Falls Vista Point

2019/09/14 - Leavitt Falls Vista Point

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   Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park, KS    

2024/08/24 - A hike in the 107° heat!

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   Little Lakes Valley, CA    

2017/09/29 - Fishing with dad in Little Lakes Valley

2016/08/05 - 7 mile hike above 10,000ft - 6 lakes visited​

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   Little Rock Dam, Palmdale, CA    

2022/06/05 - Access to the dam and lake was blocked

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   Lockwood Valley Road (between Frazier Park and Ojai, CA   

2022/06/02 - Pics, 360°s, and drone video from along the road

2021/08/30 - Sunset and Stars along the road

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   Lone Pine, CA   

2024/09/17a - A drive through the Alabama Hills

2024/09/17b - A drive up to Whitney Portal

2005/04/25 to 28 - driving by as Mom, Dad, Patti, and I are heading toward Convict Lake​​

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   Los Angeles, CA   

2020/02/07 - Dad and I spend some time with the animals at the LA Zoo

2018/03/23 &25 - Getting to meet my great-nephew Gabriel at my sister's house

2018/01/17 - Dad and I visiting Griffith Park Observatory

2016/01/01 - Dirt Mulholland w/ Carol, Dan, Kate, Sammie, & Cece

2012/11/18a - Hiking on Temescal Rid​​ge Trail in LA with Carol & Dan

2012/11/18b - Hiking Murphy Ranch in LA with Carol & Dan

2012/07/10 - Memorial Service for my sister Patti

2011/07/09 - Hanging out with family at Mom & Dad's house

2011/07/08 - Feral cats in the folks backyard

2011/07/08 - Steve fixing the patio at Mom & Dad's house

2011/07/07a - Steve, Geri, Mary, & Patti at Traveltown

2011/07/07b - Steve, Geri, Mary, & Patti at Griffith Park Observatory

2011/07/06 - Steve, Geri, Mary, Dan, Carol, and Kate at Leo Carrillo State Beach

2011/07/05 - Dinner at my sister Carol's house

2005/04/23 -  50th Anniversary party for my parents

2000/summer-a - Backpacking trip - Day 1 - Travel to LA and prep for trip​

2000/summer-b - Backpacking trip - When we were gone...​

2000/summer-c - Backpacking trip - Spent time at Sycamore Cove Beach before heading home​

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   Lower Rock Creek Road, CA   

2014/08/18 - Stop on the way home at a vista point on Lower Rock Creek Rd

2014/05/28 - Stop on the way home at a vista point on Lower Rock Creek Rd​

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   Lubbock, TX   

2022/11/10 - Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts and Sciences

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   Lundy Lake, CA   

2005/04/25 to 28 - Patti and I threw a few snow balls at Lundy Lake, near Mono Lake

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   Mackerricher State Beach, CA    

2019/09/15 - North of San Francisco

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   Magic Mountain, CA    

2018/07/14 - Geri, Mary, and I get on some roller coasters

​

   Malibu Creek State Park, CA    

2017/03/19 - Dad and I hiking back to the M*A*S*H TV show filming site

​

   Mammoth Lakes, CA    

2023/08/20 - Driving to LA from Mammoth Lakes, CA through Hurricane Hilary

2023/08/19a - Mammoth Lakes - the lakes above the town

2023/08/19b - Obsidian Dome

2022/08/03 - Minaret Vista on Mammoth Mountain

2022/08/02 - Pics at Mammoth Lakes

2020/06/11 - North to Mammoth Lakes, and some other Sierras locations​​

2018/10/21 - Drive from Mammoth Lakes to LA​​

2018/10/19 - Drive to Mammoth Lakes, w/ stops at Dehy Park and South Lake​​​

2018/03/24 - Drive to Mammoth Lakes and back​​​​

2017/03/11 - Drive to Mammoth Lakes - Twin Lakes is all we could get to

2016/08/04 - Early morning drive to Mammoth Lakes​​​​​

2016/05/19 - Attempt to get to Laurel Lakes​​​​​

2016/05/18 - A trip to Mammoth Lakes starts with a train ride to Lancaster​​​​

2015/07/08 - Mom, Dad, and I drive from LA to Mammoth Lakes​​​​​

2014/08/21a - First stop in Mammoth Lakes, Lake Mary

2014/08/21b - Lake George, just above Lake Mary​​​​​

2014/08/21c - Driving down Old Mammoth Road​​​​​

2014/08/16& 17 - Sunset and sunrise at Mammoth Lakes

2011/07/10 - Hiking up to Sherwin Lakes with Geri and Mary​

2008/07/09a - Drove part way up the road to Laurel Lakes.  Nice vista.

2008/07/09b - Hot Creek Trout Hatchery - ti's fun watching the fish

2005/04/25 to 28 - Mammoth Lakes area

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   Marina, CA    

2023/06/15 - "Sunset" at the beach

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   McGee Creek, CA    

2015/09/21 - 3.27 mile hike on the trail with Dad​

2014/08/21 - A quick stop at McGee Creek Campground​

2014/08/18 - Driving up McGee Creek road to the trailhead

​

   McKenzie Pass, OR    

2022/08/01 - Pics and video at McKenzie Pass

​​

   Mesa Redonda, Laguna, NM   

2024/10/23 - On NM-6, south of I-40, west of Albuquerque

​​​

   Mesa Verde National Park, CO   

2017/06/10 - A drive through the park with dad​

​

   Meteor Crater, AZ   

2023/10/10 - Flying my drone near the crater

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   Mexican Hat, UT  

2024/05/24a - stopped to take pics of the "hat"

2024/05/24b - Goosenecks State Park, overlooking the San Juan River

2023/10/06a - Goosenecks State Park, overlooking the San Juan River

2023/10/06b - Sand Island Petroglyphs​​​​​

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   Minaret Vista, Mammoth Lakes, CA   

2015/07/08 - Mom, Dad, and I drive up to the vista point

​

   Mohawk Mountains, AZ   

2024/04/18 - Along I-8 east of Yuma, AZ

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   Mojave, CA   

2019/02/04 - A drive from LA to Mojave to Barstow to Laughlin, via Hoover Dam

​

   Moki Dugway, UT    

2020/10/18 - Driving up one of the scariest dirt roads ever

​

   Monitor Pass, CA - On CA-89    

2024/09/11 - stopped to view US-395 to the east

2022/08/02 - drone flight near Monitor Pass

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   Mono Lake, CA    

2024/09/11 - pics taken from US-395

2023/08/19a - Mono Mills

2023/08/19b - Mono Lake from the north side

2023/08/19c - Bodie and Benton Railroad Historical Marker

2005/04/25 to 28 - The road to Bodie and Mono Lake

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   Monterey, CA    

2021/07/30 - Monterey Bay Aquarium, very crowded but still got some great pics

2018/10/23 - Monterey to San Luis Obispo - down the PCH

2018/10/22a - Drive from LA to Monterey

2018/10/22b - Hiking at Pt. Lobos

2018/10/22c - Sunset at Pacific Grove Marine Gardens State Marine Conservation Area

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   Monticello, UT    

2024/05/24 - a stop for breakfast at Devil's Canyon Campground

​​​

   Monument Rocks, KS    

2024/08/24 - no-drone zone on private land, northeast of Scott City, KS

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   Monument Valley, UT    

2024/05/24 - driving through from Forest Gump Vista point to Kayenta, AZ

2023/10/06 - driving through the national park

2020/10/17 - Flagstaff to Kayenta to Monument Valley

2017/06/10 - Passing through Monument Valley​

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   Mormon Rocks, CA    

2023/01/27 - Near the intersection of I-15 and CA-138 in Cajon Pass

2011/07/04 - Driving by the Mormon Rocks on our way to LA​​

​

   Mount Hood, OR    

2024/07/07 - Flying from Portland, OR to Tulsa, OK

2020/08/31 - Aerial views of Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams, and Mt. Hood​​​​

2019/10/21 - Driving by Mt. Hood on the way home from Washington​​​​

2018/08/05 - Driving by Mt. Hood on the way to Washington​​​​​

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   Mount Laguna, CA    

2022/02/13 - Flying above the Pacific Crest Trail on Mount Laguna

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   Mount Lemmon, AZ    

2024/04/22 - above Tucson, AZ - Sunset

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   Mount Pinos, CA    

2020/06/10 - Mt. Pinos, then down Lockwood Valley Rd to CA-33 to Ojai.

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   Mount St. Helens, WA    

2024/07/05 - Views from Windy Ridge Viewpoint

2022/07/31 - Pics & video of Mt. St. Helens, from the lahars on the east​​​​

2018/08/06 - Pics of Mt. St. Helens, from the Johnston Ridge Observatory​​​​

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   Mount San Jacinto, CA    

2018/01/18 - Tram ride to the top and a short hike

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   Mt. Taylor, Grants, NM    

2024/10/23 - Just north of I-40, between Albuquerque, NM and Gallup, NM

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   Mt. Tom, near Bishop, CA    

2015/07/09 - Watching the rain coming down on Mt. Tom, as we drive down from South Lake

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   Mountain Drive North of Los Angeles, CA    

2021/01/23 - Cold, wet, overcast day driving through the hills

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   Multnomah Falls, OR    

2022/08/01 - Multnomah Falls along the Columbia River

​​

   Mushroom Rock State Park, KS    

2024/08/09 - A small park in the middle of Nowhere, KS​

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   Muskogee, OK    

2023/08/27 - The confluence of the Verdigris river into the Arkansas River​

2023/04/21 - USS Batfish submarine​

2022/10/22a - Clickenbeard Pedestrian and Rail Bridges - Fort Gibson, OK​

2022/10/22b - Confluence of the Verdigris, Neosho, and Arkansas Rivers at sunset

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   Natural Bridges National Monument, UT    

2020/10/18 - A whole park full of natural stone bridges

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   Natural Falls State Park, OK    

2017/09/04 - Hiking at Natural Falls with Mary

​

   Needles, CA    

2020/02/01 - Desert travels with dad, Bryan Schott, and Phil Toma - part 1

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   Neosho River, OK    

2022/10/22a - Confluence of the Neosho River and Chouteau Creek

2022/10/22b - Three Fingers Bay Public Use Area

2022/03/19 - Along the Neosho River, near Lake Hudson

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   Nelson, NV    

2021/10/28 - Stars from along the Colorado River near Nelson, NV

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   Ness City, KS    

2024/08/10 - Driving back to the farm from WaKeeney, KS

​​​

   Newberry National Volcanic Monument, OR    

2018/08/05 - Drove to the top of Paulina Peak to get a tremendous view

2004/06/12 - Traveled here to see Paulina & East Lakes

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   New Life Ranch, OK    

2013/11/01 - Fall colors in the trees @ Tulsa Bible Church Men's Retreat

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   Newport, OR    

2023/07/20 - 1st day in Newport - fog at the beach

2023/07/21a - 2nd day in Newport - solo walk on the beach

2023/07/21b - 2nd day in Newport - family walk to the beach

2023/07/21c - 2nd day in Newport - Yaquina Head Lighthouse

2023/07/21d - 2nd day in Newport - Yaquina Bay Bridge

2023/07/22 - 3rd day in Newport - spent the day on the beach - got really sunburned!

2023/07/23a - drive back to Yacolt - Devil's Punchbowl

2023/07/23b - drive back to Yacolt - Cape Lookout from Andersons View Point

2023/07/23c - drive back to Yacolt - Cape Meares Lighthouse

2023/07/23d - drive back to Yacolt - viewing Mt. St. Helens from Yacolt, WA

2022/07/29 - driving over the Yaquina Bay Bridge

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   Norman, OK    

2016/08/24 - Austin Schott is born

2011/01/06 - Eli Schott is born​

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   North Fork Kings River, CA    

2024/09/09 - At the confluence with the Kings River, upstream from Pine Flat Lake

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   North Lake, CA    

2014/08/18 - North Lake, high in the mountains above Bishop, CA

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   O'Haver Lake, CO    

2011/07/14 - Stopped for a short visit at 9,200ft - on our way to the sand dunes

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   O'Melveny Park, CA    

2023/01/20 - This great park nestled in the hills on the north end of the San Fernando Valley

2019/05/31 - Hiking the trail at O'Melveny Park with dad and Joey

2018/03/23 - Hiking the trail at O'Melveny Park with dad​

2017/03/12 - Hiking the trail at O'Melveny Park with dad​​

2015/12/30 - Hiking the trail at O'Melveny Park with dad - AGAIN!​​​

2015/12/27 - Hiking the trail at O'Melveny Park with dad

2015/07/07 - Me and Dad back at O'Melveny

2015/07/04 - Me and Dad hiking at O'Melveny Park

2012/11/20 - Solo hike the trail at O'Melveny Park​

2011/07/08 - Hiking at O'Melveny Park with Geri, Mary, Carol, & Kate

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   Oatman, AZ    

2024/10/11a - Flying my drone near Oatman, AZ

2024/10/11b -  Sitgreaves Pass, just north of Oatman, AZ on Historic 66

2024/02/09 -  just west of Oatman, AZ on Historic 66

2023/10/10 - on I-40 doing 75mph looking toward the pass to Oatman

2020/10/15 - Along the Oatman Highway

2019/02/05 - A drive from Oatman, AZ to Joshua Tree National Park, CA​

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   Ocotillo Wells, CA    

2024/04/18 - Borrego Mountain

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   Oologah Lake, OK    

2022/05/14 - Sunrise over Oologah Lake​

2016/08/01 - Another hike at the Will Rogers Country Trail

2016/07/18 - A hike at the Will Rogers Country Trail

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   Oregon • US-95, OR    

2019/10/21 - Sunset in Central Oregon​

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   Oregon Dunes, OR    

2022/07/29 - Overlooking the dunes while driving north toward Washington​

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   Osage Hills State Park, OK    

2024/10/22 - Steve & Dad visit the park on our way to CA

2020/09/05 - Steve and Bryan taking a hike through the park

2018/05/25 - Osage Hills State Park & Pawhuska Tallgrass

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   Owens Valley, CA    

2024/02/12 - Video of our trip through Owens Valley

2023/08/18 - Photos at Owens Dry Lake

2020/02/06 - Stops at Dehy Park in Independence and the Manzanar National Historic Site

2019/02/01 - A drive from Owen's Valley to Death Valley​

2017/03/11 - A stop along the Owens River in the Owens Valley

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   Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)    

• 2024/02/15 - Hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail at Pine Canyon Road​

• 2022/08/01 - Pics & video at McKenzie Pass

• 2022/06/05 - Hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail at Soledad Canyon Road​

• 2022/02/13 - Flying above the Pacific Crest Trail on Mount Laguna

• 2021/07/30 - Crossed the Pacific Crest Trail 4 times north of Los Angeles​

​• 2019/09/14 - Hiking the PCT at the summit of Sonora Pass, CA

​ 2019/06/02 - Hiking the PCT at Kennedy Meadows (southern California) - w/ Danny & Joey​

​ 2019/05/28 - Taking pics at the Southern Terminus of the PCT at the Mexican border.​​

2018/08/07 - Walking across Bridge of the Gods from OR to WA, the lowest point on the PCT

2018/08/03 - Hiking on the PCT at Lower Echo Lake, near South Lake Tahoe, CA​​

2015/09/22 - Walked about 3 ft on the PCT.  Only 13,991,997ft more to go!

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   Page, AZ    

2023/10/05a - Lee's Ferry

2023/10/05b - Glen Canyon Dam & Lake Powell

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   Palo Duro Canyon, TX   

2013/04/06 - Visited Palo Duro Canyon, just south of Amarillo, TX

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   Palomar Observatory, CA   

2017/03/14 - Anza-Borrego & Palomar Observatory

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   Parker, AZ    

2024/05/25 - Dam and Bridge on the Colorado River

2019/02/05 - Crossing the Colorado River from AZ to CA​​​​​

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   Pawhuska, OK    

2024/10/22 - Driving through Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, but alas, no buffalo

2024/08/23 - Sunrise at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, 17 miles north of Pawhuska

2023/09/30 - Flying my drone at the Preserve

2023/09/30 - The Swinging Bridge

2023/05/06 - Early morning trip to the Preserve

2022/06/25a - Breakfast at the Mercantile

2022/06/25b - Pics & video at the Preserve

2022/04/29a - 2 stops in the park​

2022/04/29b - The Swinging Bridge (closed)​

2022/01/29 - Lost, and then found, my drone - at the Pawhuska Tallgrass Prairie Preserve

2022/01/23 - Sunset at the preserve, and stars on the way home

2021/08/13 - Storms at the Pawhuska Tallgrass Prairie Preserve

2021/06/16 - Stars at the Tallgrass Preserve - Sunrise at Oologah Lake​

2021/06/16 - Stars at the Tallgrass Preserve - Video​

2020/09/05 - Loads of buffalo today​

2018/05/25 - Osage Hills State Park & Pawhuska Tallgrass

2017/11/20 - Dad and I at Tallgrass Prairie Preserve​

2016/11/24 - Thanksgiving Day hike with Mary at Tallgrass Prairie Preserve

2015/02/27 - Sunrise​ @ Pawhuska Tallgrass Prairie Preserve

2013/07/28 - Hiked the 3 mile trail​

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   Pearsonville, CA    

2022/08/03 - Flying my drone toward a massive lava flow north of Pearsonville

2017/03/11 - Stopped to take a few pics of the lava flow just north of Pearsonville​

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   Pescadero State Beach, CA    

2023/06/17 - Just south of San Francisco

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   Petrified Forest/Painted Desert, AZ    

2023/10/09a - Running south to north

2023/10/09b - North end of the park at sunset

2017/06/18 - Drive through the park​

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   Phoenix, AZ    

2024/04/18 - Sunset at Applebee's​​​​​​​​

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​​​​​​​   Pico Canyon, CA    

2020/06/08 - I took a drive into a couple of local canyons just because I could

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   Pine Creek, CA    

2019/09/13 - Drive up the creek road north of Bishop, CA

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   Pine Flat Dam & Lake, CA    

2024/09/09 - East from Fresno, CA

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   Pinnacles National Park, CA    

2021/07/01 - Hiking on the west side of the park

2021/07/01 - Hiking on the west side of the park - video

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   Panoche Hills area, CA    

2023/06/18 - Flying high above the hills in west central California

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   Placerita Canyon, CA    

2024/05/20 - A short drive from Dad's house in LA

2023/01/21 - Flying my drone in the park

2015/12/31 - Hiking with Kate, Sammie, and Cece​​​​

2015/07/11 - Hiking with Sammie, Zach, and Cece​​​​​

2012/11/25 - Solo 10 mile hike at Placerita Canyon​​​​​​

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   Point Arena Lighthouse, CA    

2019/09/15 - North of San Francisco

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   Point Lobos State Natural Reserve, CA    

2021/06/30 - Hiking through the park

2021/06/30 - Hiking through the park - video

​​​

   Point Reyes Lighthouse, CA    

2019/09/15 - Drive out to the lighthouse, north and west of San Francisco

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   Portland, OR   

2018/08/09 - Dropping Geri off at the airport

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   Pryor, OK    

2016/12/10 - Mary and I hiking on the Pryor Creek Nature Trail

2016/07/17 - Solo hike on the Pryor Creek Nature Trail​

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   Quartzite, AZ   

2022/09/23 - Intersection of I-10 and US-60 at Sunrise, 13 miles east of Quartzite​​

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   Rancho Guadalupe Dunes Preserve - near Santa Maria, CA   

2024/09/15 - Visited the beach just north of Vandenburg AFB

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   Red Rock Canyon, CA   

2023/01/26 - Taking star pics at the canyon

2022/02/12 - Flying my drone in one of the canyons

2018/01/18 - Hiking at Red Rock

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   Red Rock Canyon, NV   

2017/09/22 - Taking a drive through the park

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   Redbud Valley Nature Preserve, OK   

2021/04/25 - Hiking with family at the park

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   Rincon Point, CA   

2024/09/14 - Visited the beach north of Santa Barbara, CA

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   Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, NM   

2024/10/13 - Flew my drone over the gorge

2017/06/11 - Stopped at the bridge on our way to OK​​

2011/07/02 - Walked out on the bridge on a windy day with Geri & Mary

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   Robber's Cave, OK   

2018/05/26 - Tenkiller Lake, Robber's Cabe, and Talimena Drive​

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   Rock City Park, KS   

2024/08/09 - A very nice small park north of Salina, KS

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   Rock Creek Lake, CA   

2015/09/20 - Stopped for lunch at Rock Creek Lake

2014/08/20 - Fishing at Rock Creek Lake​

2014/0/27 - Spent the afternoon at Rock Creek Lake

2012/07/12 - Fishing in the morning at Rock Creek Lake​

2005/04/25 to 28 - Rock Creek Lake

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   Russell, KS   

2024/08/10 - Stuck in the mud, near Waldo, KS

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   Sabrina Lake, CA   

2014/08/18 - High in the mountains above Bishop, CA​

2008/07/09 - A stop at Sabrina Lake

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   Saddleback Butte State Park, CA   

2023/01/27 - Drone flight over the butte

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   Saddlebag Lake, CA   

2014/08/17 - Saddlebag Lake, near the entrance to Yosemite NP at Tioga Pass

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   Saguaro National Park West, Tucson, AZ   

2019/05/27 - A drive through the park after breakfast in Tucson w/ Cary & Danielle Christopher

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   Sahalie And Koosah Falls, OR   

2022/08/01 - Two waterfalls on the same river

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   Salem, OR   

2004/06/18 - Took a tour through the Oregon State Capitol building, built by my grandfather

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   Salida, CO   

2011/07/14 - Spent the night in Salida, CO

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   Salinas, CA   

2018/08/10 - Driving from Salinas to LA, through the San Joaquin Valley

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   Salt Lake City, UT   

2022/06/01 - Flying to LA over Salt Lake, Lake Meade, and Las Vegas​

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   Salt Plains National Wildlife Reserve   

2022/04/29 - Pics from 3 points around the reserve​

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   Salt Point State Park, CA   

2022/07/27 - Stopped at this beach along PCH-1​

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   Saltdale Railroad Tracks - near Red Rock Canyon, CA   

2024/09/17 - Drone flight near Redrock-Randsburg Road

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   Salton Sea, CA   

2024/04/18 - "Boiling" Mud Pots near Salton Sea

2011/07/04 - A stop on the east side of the sea​​​​​​​

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   San Diego, CA   

2002 - Joey graduates from USMC boot camp at MCRD San Diego

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   San Fernando Valley, CA   

2023/01/21 - A view from high above the valley

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   San Francisco, CA   

2022/07/27 - Pics, a 360°, and videos of the Golden Gate Bridge

2018/08/09 - Vancouver, WA to Salinas, CA • stop at the Golden Gate Bridge

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   San Luis Reservoir, CA   

2023/06/18 - Very windy day at the lake

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   Santa Cruz, CA   

2023/06/17 - Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

2021/07/01 - Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park

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   Santa Cruz Island, CA   

2019/06/01 - Hiking on Santa Cruz Island, off the coast of SoCal, with dad, Danny, & Joey

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   Sedona, AZ   

2022/09/23 - Driving a rented ATV up the Vultee Trail

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   Sepulveda Basin Wildlife Reserve, CA   

2017/03/15 - A walk with dad by the lake

2006/01/12 to 16 - Family time by the lake

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   Sequoia National Park, CA   

2021/06/29 - Drove through Sequoia - north to south - and Mineral King

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   Sherwin Grade Overlook, CA   

2017/03/11 - Overview look down toward Bishop

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   Shiprock, NM   

2024/10/12 - Flying along the dyke toward the monolith

2023/10/06 - Flying along the dyke toward the monolith

2022/09/24 - Flying along the dyke toward the monolith

2021/10/30 - Arrived at the southern side of Shiprock just before sunset

2011/07/03 - Driving by Shiprock on our way to California​​

2008/07/05 - Stopped along US-160 on our way to Page to see the monolith

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   Sierra Nevada Mountains, CA   

2017/09/28 - Several lakes and places between Bishop, CA and June Lake Loop, CA

2014/03/21 & 22 - A trip to the mountains with Dad, Mom, and my niece Kate

2013/10/25 - 27 - Multiple stops in the mountains with Dad and  Mom​

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   Sierra Vista Scenic Byway, CA   

2019/09/16 - A drive into the hills to see Mammoth Mountain from the west

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   Sierra's Trip w/ Dad, CA   

2021/06/27 - Dehy Park, Big Pine Creek, stars near Crowley Lake

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   Skiatook, OK   

2022/06/25 - Sunrise at Skiatook Lake - pics & video

2012/08/11 - Bike ride with Mary from Skiatook to Sperry, OK

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   Skull Hollow Nature Trail @ Oologah Lake, OK   

2022/05/14 - Sunrise at Oologah Lake

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   Soledad Canyon Road, CA   

2022/06/05 - Hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail at Soledad Canyon Road​

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   Sonora Pass, CA - CA-108   

2023/08/19 - Leavitt Falls Vista Point

2019/09/14a - Leavitt Falls Vista Point

• 2019/09/14b - Hiking the PCT at the summit of Sonora Pass, CA

2019/09/14c - Overlooking Kennedy Meadows while driving through Sonora Pass

2019/09/14d - Overlooking Donnell Lake while driving through Sonora Pass​​

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   South Lake, CA   

2015/07/09 - Convict Lake, Crowley Lake, South Lake, June Lake Loop​

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   Spavinaw Lake, OK   

2023/09/01 - Photos at the dam

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   St. Francis Dam Site, CA   

2023/10/13 - A stop to fly my drone on San Francisquito Canyon Road

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   St. Jacob's Well, KS   

2024/08/25 - Directly east of Big Basin Prairie Preserve via dirt road

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   St. Johns, AZ   

2023/10/09 - Clouds in the sky between St. Johns and the Petrified Forest

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   Sunny Flat Campground, AZ   

2024/04/22 - near Portal, AZ, but the road starts from NM-80​​

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   Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument, AZ   

2023/10/10 - near Flagstaff, AZ​​

2021/10/30 - Driving through the park in 35°F with no heater!​​

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   Superior, AZ   

2024/04/19a - Queen Creek Arch Bridge

2024/04/19b - Queen Creek Scenic Overlook

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   Sycamore Cove Beach, CA   

2021/07/29 - At the beach

2017/03/17 - At the beach​

2016/05/21 - At the beach​​

2012/07/13 - At the beach with Dad, and Katie​​​

2010/04/25 & 26 - Trip to the beach with Mom, Dad, and Patti​​​​

2008/07/10 - Playing in the surf​​​​

2006/01/12 to 16 - A trip to the beach with Geri, Mary, and Patti​​​​

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   Talimena National Scenic Byway, AR & OK   

2024/10/20 - 6 stops driving east to west​

2021/04/26 - Driving across the mountains​

2018/05/26 - Tenkiller Lake, Robber's Cabe, and Talimena Drive​

2017/11/19 - Tried to drive to the Talimena National Scenic Byway, but didn't make it before dark

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   Tehachapi, CA   

2023/10/13 - Tehachapi railroad "loop"​​

2019/05/30 - Dad, Phil Toma, and I drive thru Tehachapi Pass, Lake Isabella, and the Kern River

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   Temescal Ridge Trail, Los Angeles, CA   

2012/11/18 - Hiking on Temescal Rid​​ge Trail in LA with Carol & Dan

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   Tenkiller Lake, OK   

2018/05/26 - Tenkiller Lake, Robber's Cabe, and Talimena Drive​​

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   Three Points, CA   

2024/02/15 - Hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail at Pine Canyon Road​​

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   Three Rivers Petroglyph Site, NM   

2022/11/13 - Petroglyph trail was closed. I got a couple of pics of the nearby mountains

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   Tonopah, NV   

2011/07/24 - A stop for lunch somewhere on NV-375, between Tonopah, NV & Cedar City, UT​​

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   Topanga State Park, CA   

2012/07/14 - Hiking at the park with Carol, Dan, and Katie​​

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   Topaz Lake, NV   

2023/08/19 - Driving around Topaz Lake​​

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   Trail of the 100 Giants, Sequoia National Forest, CA   

2022/06/03 - Hiking along the trail​

2017/09/26 - A drive with dad and Phil Toma to the Trail of the 100 Giants & Kennedy Meadows​​

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   Treasure Falls Observation Site, CO   

2008/07/05 - A quick stop to see these falls along the highway​​

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   Tulsa, OK   

2023/05/27 - Enjoying our time at the zoo with family​​

2022/09/22 - Sunrise while taking off from Tulsa International Airport

2022/07/26 - Sunrise while taking off from Tulsa International Airport​

2022/07/02a - Tulsa Aviators Arrow

2022/07/02b - Gilcrease Expressway Extension - southbound & northbound

2022/07/02c - Losing my drone near Haskell, OK​

2016/07/02c - Sunrise hike at Turkey Mountain​​

2015/04/21 to 4/29 - Steve has a triple bypass in Tulsa

2010/06/15 - Jen and Dillon leave for Korea​​​

2010/04/24 - Joey leaves for Korea

2004 - A wedding in the Schott family - Joey & Jen get hitched!

2001 - Family time at the Tulsa Zoo

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   Turner Falls, OK   

2013/04/07 - Visited the falls and castle​​

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   Twin Lakes, Bridgeport, CA   

2019/09/13 - Drive by the lakes and dinner in a restaurant near the lakes​​

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   Valley of Fire State Park, NV    

2022/09/27 - Pics and video while driving through the park

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   Vancouver, WA    

2018/08/06 - Clark County Fair with family

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   Vazquez Rocks Park, CA    

2015/12/29 - 5 mile hike on the Pacific Crest Trail with Sammie and Kate

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   Ventura, CA    

2021/08/29 - Sunset at Ventura Pier

2020/06/13 - A walk with dad on Ventura Pier

2018/01/20 - A winter walk with dad on Ventura Pier​​

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   Vermilion Cliffs National Monument , AZ    

2022/10/05 - Stopped along highway 89A to get a few pics

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   Virgin River Gorge, AZ    

2024/05/21 - Flying down this canyon over I-15

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   Virginia Lakes, CA    

2024/09/11 - 6 miles west of US-395, near Conway Summit

2019/09/13 - 6 miles west of US-395, near Conway Summit

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   VLA - NRAO Very Large Array, NM    

2024/05/18 - Between Socorro and Datil, NM, from the south

2023/10/07 - Between Socorro and Datil, NM, from the north​​​

2019/05/26 - Driving by the VLA & thru the Gila Nat'l Forest, between Socorro, NM and Tucson, AZ​​​

2008/07/17 - a quick stop at the VLA on our way to Carlsbad

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   Volgodonsk, Russia    

2001 - Steve goes to Russia to assist in training pastors.  Bryan comes along for the experience.

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   Washington, DC   

2013/08/16 - Flying to Washington DC

2013/08/17 - Sightseeing in Washington DC - day 1

2013/08/20 - Sightseeing in Washington DC - day 2

2013/08/21 - A trip to Assateague Island, in Maryland

2013/08/22 - Flying home​

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   Weir Lake, CA   

2015/07/09 - Convict Lake, Crowley Lake, South Lake, June Lake Loop​

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   Weleetka, OK   

2020/12/22 - Watching a passing train

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   West Walker River, CA   

2018/08/03 - Lunching along the river near US-395, north of Sonora Junction

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   White Sands National Park, NM   

2024/04/21 - White Sands National Park, near Alamogordo, NM

2022/11/11 - White Sands National Park, near Alamogordo, NM

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   Whitney Portal - near Lone Pine, CA   

2024/09/17 - A drive up to Whitney Portal

2016/05/13 - Me, Dad, and Phil Toma at Kennedy Meadows and Whitney Portal

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   Wichita, KS   

2024/08/23 - the old Scott Rice building where I worked for 16 years

2008/03/22 - Joey comes home from Iraq

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   Wichita Mountains National Wildlife Refuge, OK   

2024/05/16a - Buffalo

2024/05/16b - Elk Mountain

2024/05/16c - Caddo Lake

2024/05/16d - Sunset at the west entrance 

2024/05/17a - Sunrise at Quanah Parker Lake

2024/05/17b - Charons Garden trail to Post Oak Waterfall

2022/11/10 - A drive through several parts of the park​

2021/04/27 - Hiking the Kite Trail​

2021/02/27 - Hiking the Bison Trail with Bryan and Danny

2017/06/12 - A drive through the park with dad

2013/07/07 - Hiking in the park with Geri​

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   William E Schott Rest Area, TX   

2024/05/17 - intrigued by the name, wondering if he was a relative

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   Williams, AZ   

2011/07/03 - impromptu lunch in the woods near Williams with Geri & Mary

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   Willow Beach, AZ   

2019/02/04 - A brief stop while on our way to Laughlin, NV

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   Window Rock, AZ   

2022/09/24 - Natural Monument at the Capital of the Navajo Nation

2011/07/03 - Traveling through Window Rock with Geri & Mary​​

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   Wupatki National Monument, AZ   

2021/10/30 - North and downhill from Sunset Crater​

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   Yacolt, WA    

2024/07/04a - Parade

2024/07/04b - Fireworks

2024/07/02 - Moulton Falls

2024/06/30 - Jennifer's flowers

2024/06/29 - Viewing Mt. St. Helens from Yacolt

2023/07/23 - Viewing Mt. St. Helens from Yacolt

2022/07/30a - Chelatchie Prairie Railroad (BYCX) - pics & videos​​​

2022/07/30b - Lucia Falls - pics & videos​​​

2021/12/06 - Family pics in Yacolt

2021/12/05 - Yale Lake with views of the south side of Mt. St. Helens

2021/12/04 - Lighting of the community Christmas tree in Yacolt, WA

2021/12/03 - Drone flying at Yacolt Recreation Park

2020/08/30a - A solo hike along the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad tracks​​​

2020/08/30b - A family trip to Lucia Falls​

2020/08/29 - An evening walk to Yacolt Recreation Park with Everett

2020/08/28 - Family day at Yale Lake

2020/08/27 - Flying in to Portland and family time at Yacolt Recreation Park

2019/10/19 - Family time at the local pumpkin patch

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   Yale Lake, WA    

2024/07/03 - Family time at the lake

2022/07/31 - Family time at the lake

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   Yosemite National Park, CA    

2024/09/10a - Glacier Point

2024/09/10b - Tunnel View

2024/09/10c - Bridalveil Falls

2024/09/10d - El Capitan

2024/09/10e - Hetch Hetchy Reservoir

2024/09/10 - video of the entire time at Yosemite NP

2021/06/28 - Drove through Yosemite today - east to west

2021/06/28 - Drove through Yosemite today - east to west - video

2014/08/22 - A short drive into Yosemite Nat'l Park Yosemite - Half Dome & Tenaya Lake.​

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