Posts Tagged ‘national park’
Jun 17, 2010
By Lisa T. Bergren
After a visit to Qumran, site where they found the Dead Sea Scrolls, and Masada, ancient Herodian palace and stronghold for Jewish Zealots during the Great Revolt, we were ready for some fun. Heading back north along the Dead Sea, where Israeli forces patrol (Jordan is on the east side of the lake), we reached Ein Gedi, the most popular park for those who want to swim in the Dead Sea.
In Dead Sea, Israel, Trip Reports
Tags: Dead Sea, Ein Gedi, Israel, kids, national park, spa, swimming
Dec 3, 2009
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Unexpected Oasis of Family Fun!By Lisa T. Bergren (with thanks to Kim Hedstrom)
If you’re in northern New Mexico or Southern Colorado, be sure to trek over to the amazing Great Sand Dunes National Park. This is really an awe-inspiring sight–with peaks of sand reaching as high as 750′ right below alpine Sangre de Cristo mountains. They’re the tallest dunes in North America and were formed over the centuries from the geological forces of an ancient, receding lake bed and opposing winds. Continue reading
In Colorado, Trip Reports, USA
Tags: children, Colorado, dog-friendly, Great Sand Dunes, hiking, national park
