Flight Log of American Airlines Flight 2658, 1285 and 2147 from Midland/Odessa to Washington DC via Dallas and Boston

The flights from west Texas for my 2022 Thanksgiving trip to Big Bend National Park, on Black Friday.

Overlooking Washington DC

Overlooking Washington DC

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Day 5 of 2022 Big Bend National Park Trip, Closed Canyon and More Driving

Thanksgiving day and fifth day of my 2022 Thanksgiving trip to Big Bend National Park. I would spend most of the day driving back to Odessa, TX, stopping at a few places along the way.

Closed Canyon

Closed Canyon

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Day 4 of 2022 Big Bend National Park Trip, South Rim of Chisos Mountains and Emory Peak

The fourth day of my 2022 Thanksgiving trip to Big Bend National Park. I planned an epic hike for the day, covering both Chisos South Rim and Emory Peak.

Chisos Mountains from Emory Peak

Chisos Mountains from Emory Peak

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Day 3 of 2022 Big Bend National Park Trip, The Window and Lost Mine Trail

The third day of my 2022 Thanksgiving trip to Big Bend National Park. I plan to hike two popular trails in the park, The Window and Lost Mine.

Mountains and Canyons from Lost Mine Trail's End

Mountains and Canyons from Lost Mine Trail’s End

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Day 2 of 2022 Big Bend National Park Trip, Scenic Drive and Canyons

Second day of my 2022 Thanksgiving trip to Big Bend National Park as I would be visiting the typical tourist places in the park, that’s Ross Maxwell Scenic Drive and Boquillas Canyon.

Santa Elena Canyon

Santa Elena Canyon

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Day 1 of 2022 Big Bend National Park Trip, Driving

First day of my 2022 Thanksgiving trip to Big Bend National Park as I drove from Odessa, TX to the park.

Distant Cliffs

Distant Cliffs

The cliffs that gloriously reflected the setting sun. To me it felt like a shimmering welcome after driving under gloomy clouds for the entire day. It ended up that those cliffs were actually Sierra del Carmen Mountains in Mexico.

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Flight Log of American Airlines Flight 2454 and 5879 from Washington DC to Midland/Odessa via Dallas

The flights to west Texas for my 2022 Thanksgiving trip to Big Bend National Park.

Midland Odessa Airport

Midland Odessa Airport

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Hiking to Kennedy Peak in Virginia

A trip on a popular hiking trail in Virginia’s Fort Valley region that I went with my school’s outdoor club.

Overlooking Shenandoah Valley

Overlooking Shenandoah Valley

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Hiking Riprap Trail of Shenandoah National Park

A trip on a popular hiking trail in the southern part of Shenandoah National Park that I went with my school’s outdoor club.

Chimney Rock

Chimney Rock

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October 2022 Foliage, Blue Ridge Parkway from Marion to Fancy Gap

Fourth and last day of my road trip to the south Blue Ridge Mountains. I would be leaving the town of Marion, NC this morning, driving through the most scenic sections of Blue Ridge Parkway, before hopping onto the interstate and raced back home in the evening.

Linn Cove Viaduct

Linn Cove Viaduct

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