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McCall RV Resort: A Peak Experience

The Pinnacle of Idaho RVing…An irresistible wilderness setting in the forested region of McCall, Idaho, transports one beyond the RV essentials of power, water and sewer, to an RV adventure that is sure to satisfy. Wildlife passing through, river-view sites, evergreen trees stretching skyward, cool mountain air…all in addition to top-notch RV accommodations such as
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Land of the Standing-up Rocks: Chiricahua National Monument

Filled with extraordinary rock formations, the Chiricahua National Monument in southeastern Arizona is a wonder to behold. The word “Chiricahua” may be derived from the Opata Indian word for turkey—wild turkeys are common in the area. Chiricahua Mountains is designated by the American Bird Conservancy as a Globally Important Bird Area. With 12,000 acres of
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Climbing Mt. Elbert, Colorado

The day of our Mt. Elbert, Colorado climb dawns sunny and clear. At 14,433 feet above sea level, Colorado’s highest peak is the tallest of the 54 “Fourteeners”, or peaks over 14,000 feet, found in the state. Wanting to get an early start to avoid the lightning strikes that are prevalent in the afternoon hours,
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