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View of road looking through a small tunnel in Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park

Water of a small waterfall that shows the water flowing.

Overflowing brook from the perspective of the road that it is flooding.

Sculpted wall that pays tribute to the creators and compares the arch to other great monuments.

A "blueprint" of the math involved in making the Gateway Arch.

Large scale LED video monitors and stone tablet at the entrance of the museum.

Military men on the left of the painting are larger than those on the right.

Military men on the right of the painting are smaller than those on the left.

Same photo as the bridge, but the boats take the main focus.

One view of a portrait on the wall with a bridge looking the most prevalent.

Various firearms that were used by people heading to settle in the west.

Robin is posing on a concrete wall with a bridge in the background.

Connecticut Street road marker in Lawrence, Kansas.

Humorous safety sign at entry to Prairie Fire Winery.

A straight on view of the Colorado Capitol Building.

Farmland, snow peaked mountains, and billowing clouds.

Wet shoe prints on dry sand dunes.

The mountain fed river that helps shape the dunes.

Climbing the dunes at Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.

Mountains and clouds serve as the backdrop to the Great Sand Dunes.

Hot springs running down rocks feeding a few small natural hot tubs.

A look down at the valley that is the gateway to Mesa Verde.

One of the largest cliff dwellings in decent condition.

Entire view of the ancient cliff dwelling.

Closer view of a portion of these cliff dwellings.

Ancient cliff dwellings partially intact in the mesa wall.

Montezuma Valley as seen from the climb to the top of Mesa Verde.

Mesa high in the distance that give Mesa Verde National Park its name.

Native black-tailed deer grazing in a field at dusk.

One of the multi-room preserved remains of pueblo dwellings found on a trail from the Canyon of the Ancients Visitor Center.

Ancient cliff dwelling remains to the left with a mountain peak to the right.

Old metal windmill to the right with mountain scenery in the background.

A few curious donkeys grazing at the side of the road.

Someone's horses grazing along the side of the road.

Close up view of the inverted Mexican hat that is Mexican Hat Rock.

Bending river seen from the base of Mexican Hat Rock.

Colorful lined rock formations seen looking down from the base of Mexican Hat Rock.

Clouds, not fog, covering distant rock formations.

Distant view of some rock formations of Monument Valley.

View of the rock formations in the distance through a shelter opening..

Interesting view of a distant mesa with a part of a tree in the foreground.

The river that flows below the dam, high canyon walls on either side.

Rock formation in the distance with a portion of Lake Powell in the foreground.

Lone Rock in Lake Powell, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area..

The road leads to a movie set location, mountains in the distance..

Two ponds that hold water that flows from inside the fort.

Inner look at the fort located at Pipe Spring National Monument.

Reflection of the rail trail bridge in the surface of a small waterfall.

Small purple flowers on an evergreen bush.

Bright blue fish swimming in the spring fed pond.

Water running away from the spring fed pond.

Lush oasis along the Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

Unknown name of this small white flower against its greenery.

Large brown rock formations (Red Sand Dunes) with wind and water eroded holes in many places.

Looking down from Northshore Summit Trail at rocks and Lake Mead in the distance.

Civil twilight shot of the moon to the right of the mountains.

Blonde color rocks amidst reds deep into Golden Canyon.

Colorful rock formations inside Death Valley National Park.

Sea Level sign in the side of the mountain.

Close up of the salt flats of Badwater Basin.

The sand dunes in Death Valley National Park.

Another part of Mosaic Canyon, very steep descent.

Looking up from inside Mosaic Canyon.

Higher vantage point looking into Mosaic Canyon

Narrow area of smooth marble rock.

Large palm tree with day time moon to the upper right.

Two mallard ducks in the midst of some other beach loving birds.

Parasail surfer catching massive air, no parasail in sight.

Picnic lunch spot with horses walking the beach in the background.

Birds-eye view of Japanese Garden.

Close-up of the art installation composed of many bent color film pieces.

Full image of leaves as seen on wall.

Photo of the Yangtze River with artist to the right.

Close-up of Ray as a digitized art installation.

Ray as digitized pictures.

Two pizzas and a salad set on a table at the restaurant.

Tractor as seen inside the Farmer's Table restaurant.

Farmer's Table restaurant sign on building.

Water source in historic man-made dam in the park.

Diagonal dike in large rock with moon in the afternoon sky.

Smooth and interesting group of large rocks.

View of a rock arch.

Garden full of many spiky Cholla plants.

View of distant mountains and lake from high above.

Large lizard sunning itself on a rock.

Upward view of a large rock formation.

Distant view of palm trees indicating an oasis.

Road on the way to planned camping spot, Colorado River on the right..

The original side of the Arizona Capitol building.

A little water source up off of Forest Road 237.

Three elk from the herd crossing the dirt road.

A group of wild horse of various colors.

The one horse that stayed a bit away from the others.

A herd of horses in the middle of the dirt road.

Cryptobiotic soil is important to the ecosystem; if damaged could take decades or more to grow back.

One of many petroglyphs found at El Morro National Monument.

The year round water source at the bottom of a tall rock formation, found at El Morro National Monument.

Long road leading to snow capped mountains in the distance.

Light colored rock formation as seen from the Acoma-Zuni Trail.

One of many lava "vents" found on the Acoma-Zuni Trail.

A stack of lava rocks which make a cairn; aids in marking trails in absence of other landmarks.

Night sky view of the moon, clouds, and stars from the Joe Skeen Campground site.

The view when look to the left (not sure of direction) of the New Mexico Capitol building.

The very round capitol building in Santa Fe New Mexico.

One of the many buttes seen along NM 104.

Possibly limestone, perhaps something else, plateau in the distance.

New Mexico Route 104 road with expansive scenic view.

A long ago closed fill station.

Crevice in the rock face somewhere along NM 104.

Welcome to New Mexico sign spanning the I-40 Westbound.

Art installation of spray painted cadillacs in the middle of a cow pasture.

Helium Time Columns Monument, looks like a tripod with a capsule extending up from the middle.

Cattle gathered around one of the original types of windmills.

Two Texas Longhorns eating hay; they live at Palo Duro Canyon State Park.

The somewhat steep and rocky path leading to or from the river.

The little river that carved the Palo Duro Canyon.

View of the Palo Duro Canyon as seen from the bottom.

Trail leading up to an opening into a cave in Palo Duro Canyon.

Image of the Palo Duro Canyon demonstrating its massive size.

One small section of Vintage RVs seen at the Jack Sisemore Traveland RV Museum.

Windmills arranged in a row in an expansive field.

Crescent moon seen from the Panhandle Rest Area.

Texas Panhandle Rest Area at sunset, picnic areas in view..

The fence outside of the Oklahoma City Memorial, adorned with personal items.

One view of the Oklahoma City Memorial, seen through one of the book-ends.

Oklahoma Capitol Building with an oil rig in front.

Welcome to Oklahoma Sign.

Street view of Dealey Plaza with the JFK Memorial to the right.

A bridge with a single arch on each side, seen from the Sixth Floor Museum.

A model recreating the area where John F. Kennedy was assassinated.

Windmill at one of the Texas Safety Rest Areas.

A closer outdoor view of the dome of the capitol in Austin, Texas.

An inside view looking up toward the lone star at the top of the dome.

Interactive display "Celebrating Texas Food" with a kitchen and picnic theme.

A view of the Jackson Hill Bridge from the trail below.

Close-up of white flowers budding on a tree.

Skyline of Houston, Texas as seen from Jackson Hill Bridge in Buffalo Bayou Park.

Mama and Baby turtles swimming in Lost Lake of Buffalo Bayou Park.

Boardwalk through the off-shoot of the Sabine River at the Texas Welcome Center.

Welcome to Texas sign stating; Drive Friendly - The Texas Way.

Mullet jumping out of the water at the Louisiana Welcome Center.

The beautiful lake in back of the Louisiana Welcome Center (Texas side).

A view of Veterans Memorial Park from the observation deck on the 24th floor.

A riverboat on the Mississippi River as seen from the observation deck on the 24th floor.

The front lawn of the Louisiana State Capitol building as seen from the observation deck on the 24th floor.

The main tower of the Louisiana State Capitol Building.

The main portion of the current Mississippi Capitol building.

Welcome to Jackson painted on the wall.

Front view of the restored original capitol building in Jackson, Mississippi.

Cute calico-tiger cat sitting on a fence in the Mississippi Petrified Forest.

Live tree growing through ancient petrified wood that looks and feels like stone.

Fence lined path through Mississippi Petrified Forest.

Flooding of fields on both sides of the road.

Replica of the paddle boats of the Mississippi River that houses the welcome center and a quaint museum.

Welcome to Mississippi sign, Birthplace of America's Music.

High water of the Lake Chicot covering the base of some trees.

Huge bales of cotton wrapped in pink plastic and ready to be moved.

Front view of the capitol building in Little Rock, Arkansas.

White double arch bridge spanning the Arkansas River.

A hanging quilt indicating the "A Piece of My Soul" exhibit, quilts by Black Arkansans, at the Old State House Museum.

My makeshift office in front of the fireplace in the Arkansas Welcome Center.

Toccoa Falls on the Toccoa Falls College campus.

Water spilling over the dam at the Yonah Power Plant.

View from the bridge at Panther Creek.

Bridge at Panther Creek

know it is a Coca-Cola, even in the A phrase stating the unique glass bottle makes you dark.

Vintage Coca-cola machines through the ages.

Image about imitators and their erroneous thinking that advertising alone made Coca-Cola what it is.

Photo of the Alabama State Capitol building in Montgomery, Alabama.

A red Dodge van with a cow on the roof parked outside the Mooseum letting you know you arrived.

Welcome sign stating "Welcome to Sweet Home Alabama!"

A photo of the capitol building from in the middle of the street in front of the capitol in Tallahassee, Florida.

The circular sand-spots are actually where the spring water is surfacing, with curved tree above.

Longer exposure shot of another waterfall in Rainbow Springs State Park.

Rainbow Falls, one of the three falls at Rainbow Springs State Park.

Turtle and egret going about their day at one spot in Rainbow Springs.

The beautiful spring fed waters know as Rainbow Springs.

Entrance sign to Rainbow Spring State Park.

Dolphin pod swimming along the boat.

Mama dolphin swimming along the boat.

One part of the many mangrove islands that make up 10,000 Islands, one part of the Everglades.

A few baby alligators warming themselves on the side of the path in the saw grass.

Limestone path that have holes in it which are called Solution Holes.

Nice close up of a beautiful flower and busy bees.

Another Anhinga perched on a branch drying itself off after fishing.

Turtle on a log sunning itself enjoying the warm Florida sun.

Anhinga, the Brazilian name for snake bird who gets its name due its long neck.

Bird on bank looking at turtle in the water or vice versa.

A portion of the Saw Grass Prairie framed by small trees.

A beautiful view of the cypress trees, saw grass, and swamp.

Rattle snake that was in the road, alive!

Softshell turtle resting on the side of the road.

The alligator looks a little like a rock at the base of some of the trees.

Four White Ibises perched in one of the tall cypress trees.

Bird hiding in the cypress swamp within a forest of "Air Plants" attached to all the trees.

Another American Alligator in the water, watching me and relaxing in one of the cypress swamps.

Swimming American Alligator as seen in Big Cypress National Preserve.

Cormorant swimming in the Turner River of Big Cypress National Preserve.

Great Blue Heron looking for dinner while disregarding the No Fishing sign.

Inlet along side of the Peace River Wildlife Center, two birds on the right side.

Oysters attached to the roots of the mangroves, along the inlet near the Peace River Wildlife Center.

One portion of the boardwalk among the mangroves in Punta Gorda, Florida.

Reflection of the clouds among the mangroves.

Two cute easter screech owls that reside at the wildlife center.

Peace River Wildlife Center sign a center that specializes in birds.

Orange grove passed along the way.

Entrance indicator for the Islands of Adventure theme park as seen at night.

The iconic rotating globe seen outside the Universal Studios entrance.

Night view of arch that ushers one into Universal Studios Orlando.

Looking toward Islands of Adventure from the far side of Universal City Walk.

Looking toward Universal Studios entrance from the far side of Universal City Walk.

Welcome sign on parking plaza at Universal Resort in Orlando.

EPCOT Ball, also known as Spaceship Earth, as seen at night.

View of the entrance to the Magic Kingdom at night as seen from the ferry boat.

Closer view of the clock tower on the Magic Kingdom Railroad Station at the entrance to the park.

Magic Kingdom entrance Railroad Station view at night.

Wooden platform that used to be an old train bridge, now the Palmetto Rail Trail.

Black sky and bright stars as seen in the South Carolina night sky.

Night photography of a crescent moon.

Raised wooden platform that is part of the Palmetto Rail Trail.

South Carolina Welcome Sign as seen coming from North Carolina.

North Carolina Welcome Sign as seen coming from Tennessee.

Wooden sign saying, Welcome to The Soundtrack of America Made in Tennessee.

Tennessee Welcome Sign as see coming from Virginia.

Lost Creek along the path in Natural Bridge State Park.

A view of Natural Bridge.

Natural Bridge State Park Visitor Center - access to the park starts here.

Bridge over the Potomac River, connecting Maryland and Virginia.

Welcome to Virginia - Virginia is for Lovers sign, just after crossing over the Potomac River.

Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath sign, a National Historic Park.

Maryland Welcome sign as seen coming from Delaware.

Delaware Welcome sign as seen coming from New Jersey.

Welcome to Upper Makefield Township sign.

Granite entrance sign to SUNY Purchase.

Welcome to New York sign, Pennsylvania side.

I Heart New York Sign Pennsylvania side.

Fulmer Falls located in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Bird's Eye View of Dingmans Falls.

Dingmans Falls located in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Silverthread Falls located in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

Welcome to Pennsylvania sign, Maryland side.

Foggy Road Cotoctin Mountain Park, part of the National Park System.

Cotoctin Mountain Park Sign, part of the National Park System.

A late-night view of the Welcome to Maryland sign, West Virgina side.

Spooked deer in North Bend State Park; waiting to come out when the coast is clear.

Deer that was grazing in North Bend State Park until it was disturbed.

North Bend State Park log signs.

Welcome to West Virginia sign, Ohio side.

Bridge and Upper Falls, Hocking Hills State Park.

View of Lower Falls, Hocking Hills State Park.

Wider view of the falls at the base of Old Man's Cave, Hocking Hills State Park.

Close-up view of the falls at the base of Old Man's Cave, Hocking Hills State Park.

Rock tunnel to get from Old Man's Cave to the bridge, Hocking Hills State Park.

View from inside of Old Man's Cave, Hocking Hills State Park.

View of stone bridge from Old Man's Cave, Hocking Hills State Park.

Welcome to Old Man's Cave, Hocking Hills State Park sign.

A late-night view of the Welcome to Ohio sign, Illinois side.

Performance cafe at Sweetwater Sound headquarters.

State of the art sound stage and theater at Sweetwater Sound headquarters.

Sweetwater wall with logos of the product brands they carry (yes a slide too).

Warehouse at Sweetwater Sound headquarters.

Display just inside the doors of Sweetwater Sound headquarters.

Welcome to Indiana sign, Illinois side.

Old time gas station (non-functioning) outside the MY Garage Museum & Retail Store.

Volkswagons on display parked outside the MY Garage Museum & Retail Store.

Herbie the Love Bug inside the MY Garage Museum & Retail Store.

Dismantled corvette inside the MY Garage Museum & Retail Store.

Inside the MY Garage Museum & Retail Store.

One of many corvettes inside the MY Garage Museum & Retail Store.

A late-night view of the Welcome to Illinois sign, Missouri side.

Inside the Gateway Arch museum.

Close-up of the Gateway Arch with the moon in the background.

South facing shot of the Gateway Arch in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Welcome to Missouri sign, Kansas side.

Front view of the Kansas State Capitol Building.

Perfect shot of Ad Astra (Kansa warrior), the statue on the top of the Kansas State Capitol Building.

Another closer view from inside the Kansas State Capitol Building looking toward the dome.

Inside the Kansas State Capitol Building looking toward the dome.

Inside the Kansas State Capitol Building in Topeka, looking down from the fourth floor.

View looking down from the dome of the Kansas State Capitol.

View looking straigh out from the dome of the Kansas State Capitol.

Inside the Kansas State Capitol Building in Topeka, looking down from the sixth floor or higher.

Welcome to the Geographical Center of the Lower "48" States sign.

Geographical Center of the United States plaque.

Stone structure marking the Geographical Center of the United States.

Welcome to the Geographical Center of the 48 States wooden post.

Welcome to Kansas sign, Nebraska side.

The entrance to the Great Platte River Road Archway.

The Archway Museum that spans across I-80 in Kearney, Nebraska.

A late-night view of the Welcome to Nebraska sign, Colorado side.

View of clouds rolling over mountain on the way out (east) of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Water view on the way out (east) of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Close-up of elk laying down in Rocky Mountain National Park.

A wider view of the other group of elk laying down in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Another group of elk laying down in Rocky Mountain National Park.

View of the mountains opposite from the Lava Cliffs of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Waterfall as seen from Old Fall River Road of Rocky Mountain National Park.

View from the one way Old Fall River Road of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Another view of distant mountains from the top of the Alpine Ridge Trail of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Sign indicating Elevation 12,005 Feet Above Sea Level, in Rocky Mountain National Park.

Mountain view from the top of the Alpine Ridge Trail of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Another view from behind the Alpine Visitor Center of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Closer view of the mountain from behind the Alpine Visitor Center of Rocky Mountain National Park.

View from behind the Alpine Visitor Center of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Elk laying down in Rocky Mountain National Park.

The sign for Milner Pass, Continental Divide.

Pond and meadow in Rocky Mountain National Park, just after leaving the Kawuneeche Visitor Center.

The entrance sign into Rocky Mountain National Park.

The sign for Monarch Pass, Continental Divide.

The sign for Curecanti National Recreation Area.

Front view of a restored train of the Denver & Rio Grand Western Railroad.

Rear view of a restored train of the Denver & Rio Grand Western Railroad.

Footbridge in the Curecanti National Recreation Area.

Dam in the Curecanti National Recreation Area.

Base of the Crystal Dam of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Painted Wall View of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Chasm View vista of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Closer view of the Gunnison River from the Chasm View of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Looking down at the Gunnison River of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Devils Lookout of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Pulpit Rock of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

A closer view of the Gunnison River as seen from Gunnison Point of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Tomichi Point of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

The entrance sign into Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

View captured further along CO 141.

White cows chilling on the side of the CO 141.

View captured while driving on CO 141 South.

View captured while driving on CO 141 South.

A late-night view of the Welcome to Colorado sign, Utah side.

Delicate Arch of Arches National Park.

Another view of Double Arch of Arches National Park.

Double Arch of Arches National Park.

A worm's eye view of the Turret Arch of Arches National Park.

The Windows as seen from the Turret Arch of Arches National Park.

Turret Arch of Arches National Park.

Another view of Balanced Rock of Arches National Park.

Balanced Rock of Arches National Park.

The Three Gossips of Arches National Park.

Distant view of Double Arch of Arches National Park.

The entrance sign into Arches National Park.

Shafer Canyon Overlook of Canyonlands National Park.

Green River Overlook of Canyonlands National Park.

Orange Cliffs Ovelook of Canyonlands National Park.

Grand View Point Overlook of Canyonlands National Park.

Buck Canyon Overlook of Canyonlands National Park.

Mesa Arch of Canyonlands National Park.

The entrance sign into Canyonlands National Park.

Night sky over Capitol Reef National Park.

Vista Three of Capitol Reef National Park.

In Capitol Gorge of Capitol Reef National Park.

Vista Two of Capitol Reef National Park.

Vista One of Capitol Reef National Park.

The entrance sign into Capitol Reef National Park.

Expansive view from one of the roadside pull-offs through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

The sign for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

Vista Nine from Bryce Point of Bryce Canyon National Park.

Vista Eight from Farview Point of Bryce Canyon National Park.

Vista Seven of Hoodoos from Farview Point of Bryce Canyon National Park.

Vista Six of Natural Bridge of Bryce Canyon National Park.

Vista Five from Agua Canyon of Bryce Canyon National Park.

Vista Four from Ponderosa Point of Bryce Canyon National Park.

Vista Three from Black Birch Canyon of Bryce Canyon National Park.

Vista Two from Black Birch Canyon of Bryce Canyon National Park.

Vista One from Rainbow and Yovimpa Points of Bryce Canyon National Park.

The entrance sign into Bryce Canyon National Park.

Rock archaway on the way to Bryce Canyon National Park.

Stopping to let the cows cross the road; this is open range country.

Following one of the many log trucks encountered en route.

Sheep herding in action, along UT 143 South.

A view of the meadow seen as leaving Cedar Breaks National Monument.

Another view of the Amphitheater at Cedar Breaks National Monument.

One view of the Amphitheater at Cedar Breaks National Monument.

The entrance sign into Cedar Breaks National Monument.

The fire at the remote campsite just outside of Cedar Breaks National Monument.

River view a short walk from the final shuttle stop along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.

View looking up while at one of the shuttle stops along Zion Canyon Scenic Drive.

A wider view looking up out of Zion Canyon at some of the interesting rock formations.

View looking up out of Zion Canyon at some of the interesting rock formations.

Rocks looming above while traveling down the sharp curves to get to Zion Canyon Visitor Center.

Changing landscape seen on the drive through Zion National Park.

One of the many tunnels to travel through at Zion National Park.

An alternate view of some of the unique rock formations found at Zion National Park.

One view of some of the unique rock formations found at Zion National Park.

The entrance sign into Zion National Park.

Welcome to Utah sign, Arizona side.

A view toward the entrance of Winsor Castle (the fort) housed at Pipe Spring National Monument.

The sign for Desert Telegraph; the only means of communications in the early days of settling in the area.

The entrance sign into Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians Pipe Spring National Monument.

A landscape photo of the rock formations found in Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.

The sign for Vermilion Cliffs National Monument.

The Colorado River in Marble Canyon as seen from the center of the pedestrian bridge, that was the originally built Navajo Bridge.

Navajo Bridge plaque.

Silhouette of a tree in the sunset as seen a short walk from a rest area off of US 89 North.

Sunset over the Grand Canyon as seen a short walk from a rest area off of US 89 North.

View of the Grand Canyon a short walk from a rest area off of US 89 North.

Artwork on one portion of the curved ceiling on the Desert View Watchtower.

Artwork on the ceiling of the tower, looking up from the second level.

Artwork on the walls of the tower, looking down toward the ground floor.

Storms in the distance as seen from inside the Desert View Watchtower.

Looking at the Colorado River from the inside the lower building of the Desert View Watchtower.

Looking at the Colorado River from the inside of the Desert View Watchtower.

Desert View Watchtower at the Grand Canyon.

Another look at the Grand Canyon.

A view of the Colorado River at the Grand Canyon.

One of many views of the Grand Canyon.

The entrance sign into Grand Canyon National Park.

A late-night view of the Welcome to Arizona sign, Nevada side.

Bird's Eye View of Badwater Basin from Dante's View.

Landscape shot of Badwater Basin from Dante's View.

A wider view of the trek through Twenty Mule Team Canyon.

Part of the way through Twenty Mule Team Canyon.

An oasis in the desert, Furnace Creek Inn.

Further up the trail in Desolation Canyon.

A short walk into the trail in Desolation Canyon.

Looking down at one spot in Artist's Pallette.

One of the sights on the drive to Artist's Pallette.

A look toward the south on the return trip of the Death Walk to the parking area.

The view at the end of the Death Walk in Badwater Basin.

Water in Death Valley.

Salvaged wagon train on display at Stovepipe Wells Village.

One of the surviving structures at Stovepipe Wells Village.

Sand dunes a short walk from the Sand Dunes parking area.

Desert landscape about halfway to the Furnace Creek Visitor Center.

Road leading to the Furnace Creek Visitor Center, eventually.

Higher elevation view of west side of Death Valley.

Death Valley as seen from the west entrance.

Illuminated Milky Way Galaxy.

Desert sunset scene, with wispy clouds.

The entrance sign into Death Valley National Park.

Vibrant sky seen behind a lone cactus type tree.

Island in Mono Lake as seen from the parking area at the Mono Basin Scenic Area Visitor Center in Lee Vining, California.

Smoke in the distance?

Another view of the landscapes that make up the ride along the Tioga Pass.

Scenic view of the way through Tioga Pass.

Snow strewn mountains along the Tioga Pass.

View of one of the lakes along the route east through Tioga Pass.

Tioga Pass, Elevation 9945 feet, sign.

Wide view of meadows.

Mountain view in ithe background with the meadow in the foreground.

Mountain view from a pull-off on the way to Tioga Pass.

View of Cathedral Rocks and Spires.

Closer view of the falls heading west on Northside Drive.

View of Half Dome.

View of rock formation, probably El Capitan.

Closer view of Yosemite Falls heading east on Southside Drive.

Clear view of Yosemite Falls heading east on Southside Drive.

View of Leaning Tower rock formation heading east on Southside Drive.

View of rock formation heading east on Southside Drive after Bridal Veil Falls.

Clear view of Bridal Veil Falls heading east on Southside Drive.

View heading north on Wawona Road into Yosemite National Park.

The entrance sign into Yosemite National Park.

Another view of the night sky see from the Miami Creek Trails OHV area.

Night sky as seen from the Miami Creek Trails OHV area.

Small deer inside Kings Canyon National Park.

Ray walking through the inside of a downed Giant Seqouia.

Inside view of a downed Giant Seqouia.

The entrance sign into Kings Canyon National Park.

Inside Tharp's Log.

Outside view of Tharp's Log.

Burned out inside of a Giant Seqouia.

Burls on one of the Giant Seqouias.

Skyward view of some Giant Seqouias.

Ground squirrel /gopher spotted while on the hiking trail to Tharp's Log.

Base of a giant sequoia on the hiking trail to Tharp's Log.

Lush meadow passed on the hiking trail to see Tharp's Log.

Random van driving through the Tunnel Log.

Scenic view of roads leading up to parking area that leads to the path, where this photo is taken; from the top of Moro Rock.

Scenic view of distant mountains from the viewing area at the top of Moro Rock.

Petroglyphs within Sequoia National Park.

Rock tunnel that covered original road through the park.

First view of the river when entering into Sequoia National Park.

The entrance sign into Sequoia National Park.

Ray in front of Siggraph 2019 setup on registration day.

Hoonigan store front, Los Angeles, California.

Graffiti art of Hoonigan store front, Los Angeles, California.

Ferris wheel of Santa Monica Pier.

Train tracks along the beach just south of Huntington Beach.

A bunch of boats in Santa Barbara Harbor.

Random vinyard on the way to Santa Barbara.

Foggy Pelican Island in Morro Bay, nesting sight for falcons.

Baby Elephant Seal making it's way to the rest of the colony.

Notice in the water, the macho Elephant Seals trying to prove who is boss.

Elephant Seals taking a nap on a protected beach along the Pacific Coast Highway.

Southerly view of the Pacific Ocean.

View of the cloud covered Pacific Ocean between the meeting points of two hills.

Northwest facing shot of the Pacific Coast at sunset.

Northwest facing shot of the Pacific Coast.

The opposite side of one of the bridges off of the Pacific Coast Highway.

A view of one of the bridges off of the Pacific Coast Highway.

Beautiful but foggy shoreline view as seen from the Pacific Coast Highway.

One of the holes at one of the courses on the south end of the loop around 17-Mile Drive.

Dead cypress of 17-Mile Drive.

Lone cypress of 17-Mile Drive.

Ingenuity at its finest; build the fence around the tree.

Small deer grabbing some lunch.

Pelicans perched on a some rocks while taking a break from fishing.

Tons of harbor seals sunning themselves on a large rock off the shore.

Artist sketching out what she sees before her.

One of the holes at one of the courses on the north end of the loop around 17-Mile Drive.

Cormorants perched on a large rock while taking a break from fishing.

Not expecting to see horses cross the road on our way from the races to the coast.

Racer trying to catch up . . . or maybe lap the car in front of them.

Another Driver getting ready to race.

On the way to the starting line.

Driver getting ready to race.

Another type of race car, front and center!

Up close and personal with a race car.

Closer shot of track with Formula One racers in the foreground and mountains in the background.

Overview of the Lugana Seca track.

Welcome to WeatherTech Raceway Luguna Seca sign.

Beginning section of Laguna Seca Race Track.

Back to the car just before dark, enough time to catch the final glow of the sun in the sky.

On the upper rim of the trail, about halfway back to the car.

A slightly different view of the massive rocks, seeing how the light changes with each angle.

Halfway to the top of the trail, the rocks have not gotten any smaller.

Open area at the base of the trail, gigantic rock formations all around.

Ray carefully navigating through the cramped dark space that is part of the trail.

Narrow path that is part of the trail.

Ray heading into the massive rock mounds that make up this part of the park.

Beginning of the journey on a relatively short hike through Pinnacles National Park.

Blue bird perched on a branch.

The entrance sign into Pinnacles National Park; west side.

The Presidio, as seen while walking on the streets nearby the Presido Visitor Center.

Alcatraz Island as seen from the Presido Visitor Center.

Crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, heading southbound.

Another vantage point for a foggy view of the Golden Gate Bridge.

A foggy view of the Golden Gate Bridge.

A closer look at the look out tower, adorned with both pleasing and ugly graffiti.

Foggy ocean view showing the rocky shoreline, steep drop, and a glimps of an old lookout tower.

Abandoned fort on one of the trails leading to the ocean within the Marin Headlands.

Harbor seals sunning themselves on some rocks nearby Point Bonita Lighthouse.

Landscape shot of the Marin Headlands as seen from higher elevations.

Skyward view of the Marin Headlands that includes a tree that grows in the direction the wind blows.

Tunnel with sign that reads, 5 MINUTE RED LIGHT; thankfully it just turned green.

Marin Headlands sign; part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area.

Peaceful shot of desolate Muir Beach in the morning.

Wooden deck on the path to Muir Beach.

A night view of the Golden Gate Bridge from Battery Spencer Park.

Fireman directing traffic safely around the affected area.

Shot of some of the devastation caused by the wildfire.

Wildfire along CA 36; perhaps started by a cigarette thrown out of a car.

Lassen Volcanic National Park sign captured while exiting the park.

Muddy sulphur pool; looks like a good mud mask, but burning hot and smells like rotten eggs.

Looking down a dry riverbed into a sulpher pool fed stream.

A sulpher pool as seen from the Sulphur Works pull-off.

Icy Emerald Lake as short drive from Lake Helen.

Closer view of icy Lake Helen as viewed from a pull-off at the side of the road.

Icy Lake Helen as viewed from Lassen Peak Trailhead.

Bird's Eye View of meadow still experiencing snow melt.

Snow still melting in peaceful meadow with trees an mountain in the distance.

Rushing water of Manzanita Creek along the Manzanita Lake Loop trail not far from the Loomis Museum.

Tighter shot of mountain reflection in Manzanita Lake.

Picturesque mountain reflection in Manzanita Lake.

A view through the trees of Manzanita Lake at Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Manzanita Lake shoreline creeping into the trees.

Downed trees with the dome of the volcano in the distance at Lassen Volcanic National Park.

Nearly unobstructed view of the Milky Way; a stop on the way to the nights camping spot.

Silhouette of California Redwoods against the starry night sky.

Walking amongst the towering Redwood trees.

Skyward view of the towering Redwood trees.

View of the Pacific Ocean from US 101 south in the Redwood National Forest.

Redwood National and State Parks sign.

View across the bay from a fishing pier located near Battery Point Lighthouse.

Penninsula that Battery Point Lighthouse stands.

Side view of Battery Point Lighthouse.

Rocky shore of Battery Point.

Sign for Battery Point Lighthouse.

River view from US 101 south in northern California on the way to Battery Point Lighthouse.

Welcome to California sign, Washington side.

View of Phantom Ship from the Phantom Ship Overlook.

View north from a vista point on East Rim Drive.

Clear view west from a vista point on East Rim Drive.

View east of Mount Scott, highest Point in Crater Lake National Park.

View west through the trees from a vista point on East Rim Drive.

Ray getting water for the Sawyer Straw after falling in Crater Lake.

Random kid jumping into Crater Lake.

The beautiful deep, blue, and cold water of Crater Lake.

Ray testing the waters at the end of Cleetwood Cove Trail.

View south from a vista point on East Rim Drive.

Tour boat that leaves from the landing at the end of the Cleetwood Cove Trail to Wizard Island.

Wider view of the shoreline of Crater Lake from Rim Village Visitor Center.

Close-up view of the shoreline of Crater Lake from Rim Village Visitor Center.

Another vantage point of Wizard Island in Crater Lake from Rim Village Visitor Center.

View of Wizard Island in Crater Lake from Rim Village Visitor Center.

View of Crater Lake from the Watchman Overlook.

View of Wizard Island in Crater Lake from the Watchman Overlook.

Snow peaks in the distance from the Pumice Desert.

Pumice Desert in Crater Lake National Park.

The entrance sign into Crater Lake National Park.

Moon still in the sky at 8 in the morning.

Silhouette of tree in front of a full moon.

Another silhouette of trees and and the starry night sky.

Silhouette of trees and hill and the starry night sky.

Silhouette of trees and the starry night sky.

Early morning (1 AM) starry sky at the night's campsite.

Sun disappearing at the last seconds of sunset, Beach Number 2 in Olympic National Park.

Sunset at Beach Number 2 (literal name of it) in Olympic National Park.

Big Cedar Tree (literal name of it) in Olympic National Park.

Along the water on Ruby Beach.

A view from the parking area above Ruby Beach, part of Olympic National Park.

Heavy fog looking from the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center.

More black tail deer outside the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center.

Black tail deer outside the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center.

Clouds above the mountains on the drive up to the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center at Olympic National Park.

View of Strait of Juan de Fuca towards Canada.

Foggy mountain top on the drive up to the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center at Olympic National Park.

Vista on the drive up to the Hurricane Ridge Visitor Center at Olympic National Park.

The entrance sign into Olympic National Park.

View on the way out of Mount Rainier National Park.

Wider view of snow capped Mount Rainier.

Close up view of snow capped Mount Rainier.

View of Mount Rainier while driving through the park.

The entrance sign into Mount Rainier National Park.

What is believed to be a Cascade Fox . . . Let's go with that!

View of the valley near Mount Rainier.

Cloud obstructed view of Mount Rainier.

Ski trail map of Crystal Mountain.

Gondola ride up Crystal Mountain Resort to check out the view.

Carbon River along the Carbon River Trail in Mount Rainier National Park.

City and bay view at night from the Seattle Space Needle.

Sound view at dusk from the Seattle Space Needle.

On the walking route to the Seattle Space Needle.

George Creek Falls In North Cascades National Park.

Ray in Thunder Arm branch of Diablo Lake in North Cascades National Park.

Cloudy mountain view beyond Diablo Lake.

View from Diablo Lake Vista Point.

On the way to the Diablo Lake Vista Point.

Waterfall en route to North Cascades National Park.

Forested mountain view on the way to North Cascades National Park.

Landscape view on the way to North Cascades National Park.

Fisherman standing in an inflatable boat.

Welcome to Washington sign, Idaho side.

Welcome to Idaho sign, Montana side.

Kootenai Falls Swinging Bridge , Libby, Montana.

Kootenai Falls in Libby Montana.

High volume snow melt waterfall in Glacier National Park.

Birds eye view of a waterfall in Glacier National Park.

Scenic view of a mountain peaks and a snow melt stream.

Scenic view of a mountain peak and a snow melt stream including many small water falls.

River view at the base point of our hike.

Saint Mary Falls in Glacier National Park.

Virginia Falls in Glacier National Park.

Dead standing forest in Glacier National Park.

Suspension bridge we didn't have to cross on our way to the falls.

Beginning our hike to Saint Mary and Virginia Falls.

Mountain view along the route on Going-to-the-Sun Road.

Closer view of Goose Island in Glacier National Park.

View while trying to get a close-up view of Goose Island.

Distant view of Goose Island in Glacier National Park.

Valley view of Saint Mary Lake in Glacier Park National Park.

The entrance sign into Glacier National Park.

Black cow on the side of the road en route to Glacier National Park.

Closer view of lake on the way to Glacier National Park.

Distant view of lake on the way to Glacier National Park.

Cows in Montana.

Lawn in front of the Montana State Capitol building, Helena, Montana.

Staircase to the second floor in the Montana State Capitol building, Helena, Montana.

Inside dome of the Montana State Capitol building, Helena, Montana.

Welcome to Montana sign and Continental Divide sign, Idaho side.

Base Jumper moments after his shoot opened.

Base Jumper about to jump.

Base Jumper packing his shoot before his 3rd jump of the morning.

Welcome Sign to Shoshone Falls and Dierkes Lake.

View of Shoshone Falls in Twin Falls, Idaho.

A sunset view from Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls, Idaho.

A view of the entrance from inside Indian Tunnel in Craters of the Moon National Park, central Idaho.

Ray in the distance of Indian Tunnel (created by what was once a lava tube that had collapsed) in Craters of the Moon National Park, central Idaho.

Splatter Cone lava formation in Craters of the Moon National Park, central Idaho.

Snow inside one of the Spatter Cone formations in Craters of the Moon National Park, central Idaho.

A view from the top of Inferno Cove Overlook in Craters of the Moon National Park, central Idaho.

A trail leading to the top of Inferno Cove Overlook in Craters of the Moon National Park, central Idaho.

The entrance sign into Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve in central Idaho.

Snakeriver in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

A view from the Clark Hill Rest Area in Bonneville County, Idaho.

Two hot air balloons over the Grand Teton Mountain range in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.

Sunset setting behind the mountain range in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.

A herd of elk sitting in the pasture before sundown in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.

Giant beavers heading into the water of Jackson Lake in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.

A lakeview of Jackson Lake in the Grand Teton mountain range in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.

A lakeview of Jackson Lake in the Grand Teton mountain range in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.

A sign for Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.

Old Faithful Geyser erupting in Yellowstone National Park.

One of the springs off the Fountain Paint Pot trail in Yellowstone National Park.

One of the paint pots (boiling mud) in Yellowstone National Park.

One of the many hotsprings along one of the trails in Yellowstone National Park.

A view from the top of Upper Falls of Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park.

A herd of Mule Deer through the foliage of Yellowstone National Park.

A closer view of the upper falls of Yellowstone River.

A view of the upper falls of the Yellowstone River in Yellowstone National Park.

A sign about the Grand Canyon section of the Yellowstone National Park.

Calcite Springs as they release sulfur from vents into the air at Yellowstone National Park.

Calcite Springs where geothermal release sulfur into the air at Yellowstone National Park.

A bison and its calf in a field of Yellowstone National Park.

A herd of pronghorn antelope grazing in a field in Yellowstone National Park.

A bison that had wandered up close to our car in Yellowstone National Park.

A herd of bison in a field in Yellowstone National Park.

Entry sign for Yellowstone National Park in Montana.

A bison grazing in field on our way to our campsite, Soda Butte in Gardiner Montana.

Snow capped mountains as seen from Beartooth Highway.

Sign of Beartooth Pass Summit with elevation of 10,947 in Wyoming.

A tall wall of snow in the middle of July along the Beartooth Highway.

Another view of the valley from Rock Creek Vista Point in the Custer National Forest, Montana.

A chipmunk looking into the camera in Custer National Forest, Montana.

A mountonious valley view from Rock Creek Vista Point in the Custer National Forest, Montana.

A watershed off the base of a mountain along Beartooth Highway.

Welcome to Montana sign.

The Medicine Wheel in Bighorn National Forest, Lovell Wyoming.

Sign for Medicine Wheel/Medicine Mountain, Bighorn National Forest in Lovell Wyoming.

A view from Medicine Wheel Passage in Bighorn National Forest in Lovell, Wyoming.

Unique rock formation along the Bighorn Scenic Byway in Wyoming.

View of the horizon in Bighorn Scenic Byway in Wyoming.

Welcome sign to Rockpile Museum in Gillette, Wyoming.

Climbers scaling the side of Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming.

The sign to Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming.

Devil's Tower National Monument located in Wyoming.

Welcome to Wyoming sign, South Dakota side.

Geographic Center of the Nation Monument in Belle Fourche in South Dakota.

Geographic Center of the Nation Monument in Belle Fourche in South Dakota.

Welcome sign to Belle Fourche, geo center of the U.S. in South Dakota.

A night time view of Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.

Ray looking through binoculars at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota.

A sunset view of Horsethief Lake SD-244 in South Dakota.

A herd of bison in a field Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota.

A mother bison nursing her calf in a field in Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota.

The welcome sign to Wind Cave National Park, South Dakota.

The side of a building in Scenic, South Dakota with a population of 62 according to 2017 census.

The entrance sign into Badlands National Park.

Overlook of the Badlands National Park, South Dakota.

Ewe sitting ontop of formations in Badlands National Park, South Dakota.

The Grasslands of Badlands National Park, South Dakota.

A different view of the Yellow Mounds Overlook in Badlands National Park, South Dakota.

Yellow Mounds Overlook from the Badlands National Park as seen from Badlands Loops State Scenic Byway, South Dakota.

Formations along the drive through Badlands National Park as seen from Badlands Loops State Scenic Byway, South Dakota.

A herd of big-horn sheep along a ledge in Badlands National Park, South Dakota.

A close up of a big-horn sheep as it climbs in Badlands National Park, South Dakota.

Overview of the Window Trail in Badlands National Park, South Dakota.

Bentonite(a type of clay) formation within Badlands National Park, South Dakota.

One of the trails in Badlands National Park, South Dakota.

Pinnacle's Overlook in Badlands National Park, South Dakota.

The sign to the Petrified Wood and Park Museum in Lemmon, South Dakota.

The Petrified Wood and Park museum located in Lemmon, South Dakota.

The Welcome to South Dakota sign, North Dakota side.

The Fisherman's Dream Sculpture on The Enchanted Highway, which is a collection of the worlds largest scrap metal sculptures in North Dakota.

A bison on top of bluffs in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota.

The Little Missouri River as seen from Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota.

A landscape view of Theodore Roosevelt National Park with Bluffs scattered throughout.

A bison wallowing in a small canyon in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota.

Bluffs in the distance at Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota.

An upclose photo of prairie dog sitting in a grassy field in Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota.

A view from our campsite at night as lightning strikes in the distance near Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota.

A view of Bluffs inside the Painted Canyon (south unit) of Theodore Roosevelt National Park, North Dakota.

A view from the other end of the lawn featuring the Bismark State Capital building in North Dakota.

A view of the lawn of the Bismarck State Capital Building inside North Dakota.

A photo of our tour guide standing behind the podium of a court room inside the North Dakota State Capital.

Another Senate meeting Room inside the North Dakota State Capital.

The inside of the Senate Meeting Room inside the North Dakota State Capital.

A view of a hallway inside the North Dakota State Capital.

One of the bisons grazing in a field from the herd owned by the bison Museum in Jameston, North Dakota.

The outside of the bison Museum located in Jamestown, North Dakota.

An inside photo of the bison Museum located in Jameston, North Dakota. Featuring White Cloud bison, a sacred figure to many Native Americans.

Welcome to North Dakota Sign, Minnesota side.

A family of swans inside Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, Minnesota.

A photo of a Pelican in flight in Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge, Minnesota.

Flat Lake from Tamarac National Wildlife Refuge Rochert, Minnesota.

Entrance into Paul Bunyan Park with Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox in Bemidji Minnesota.

Musical playground equipment inside Paul Bunyan Park, Minnesota.

A children's interactive playground in Bemidji's Paul Bunyan Park, Minnesota.

Sunrise view of White Fish Lake in Garrison, Minnesota.

The Welcome To Kabetogama Lake, Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota.

View of the Kabetogama Lake.

An interactive display of rocks from Voyageurs National Park inside their visitor's center.

A view of the Kabetogama Lake from the Ash River's Visitor Center in Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota.

An overlook view of a beaver marsh in Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota.

A dock out into Pelican Lake in Orr, Minnesota.

A late-night view of the Welcome to Minnesota Sign, Wisconsin side.

The sunset view of Siskiwit Bay from the town of Cornucopia, Wisconsin.

The Welcome to Wisconsin sign, Michigan side.

A different view of Gorge Falls inside Attawa National Forest, Michigan.

The Gorge Falls inside Attawa National Forest, Michigan.

The Potawatomi Falls inside Attawa National Forest, Michigan.

The Great Conglomerate Waterfall in the Attawa National Forest, Michigan.

The gourge leading down to Canyon Falls, inside the Canyon Falls Roadside Park in Michigan.

A photo of Canyon Falls, inside the Canyon Falls Roadside Park.

A sign of Kewadin Christmas Casino, in the town of Christmas, Michigan.

The Miners Falls in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan.

The Miners Falls in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan.

A view overlooking Miners Castle on Lake Superior inside Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan.

A watershed leading into Lake Superior inside Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan.

The Log Slide overview in Grand Sable Dunes overlooking Lake Superior in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan.

Sable Falls Waterfall inside Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore in Michigan.

Pictures of the water from the shoreline in Bridgeview Park, Michigan, before the bridge crossing.

Pictures of the water as seen from the Bridgeview Park, Michigan, before the bridge crossing into the upper peninisula.

View of Mackinac Bridge connecting the upper and lower peninsula of Michigan.

One of the road leading out of McKinley Trail Camp in the Huron-Manistee National Forest.

Sign to Huron-Manistee National Forest Recreation Site, McKinley Trail Camp sign in Michigan.

Greetings from Hell Michigan sign that has cartoon art of a devil and bats with their facebook and website information.

A photo of the Hitsville U.S.A building, the original recording studio of Motown Records located in Detroit, Michigan.

An abandoned boat underneath a bridge that is covered in graffitti near the Motown Museum.

Welcome to Michigan sign, Ohio side.

Entrance sign into Cuyahoga National Park.

Brandywine Falls Waterfall in Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Brandywine Falls at the Vuyahoga Valley National Park in Pennsylvania.

A view of the Kinzua Point Dam

A lake view from Kinzua Point in Allegheny National Forest.

Entrance sign into Allegheny National Forest, Kinzua Point in Pennsylvania.

A valley view within Leonard Harrison State Park.

A valley view within Leonard Harrison State Park.

A valley view within Leonard Harrison State Park.

Entrance sign into Leonard Harrison State Park in Pennsylvania

Tracks within the mine that brought charcoal up and miners down.

A conveyor belt used to remove charcoal inside the mines.

A look inside the Lackawanna Coal Mine.

Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour Entrance in Pennsylvania.

Welcome to Pennsylvania Sign, New York Side.

View of rest area before Pennsylvania.

I Heart New York sign, Connecticut side.

Welcome to New York sign, Connecticut side.

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