Roomy tents with concrete floors come with comfortable beds, a table and chairs. Mesh panels let in light and provide mountain views, although not a lot of privacy. Sequoia High Sierra Camp in Giant Sequoia National Monument: 36 tents are in clusters, each outfitted with plump beds, double sheeted and with Pendleton blankets for camping comfort.
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California's Sequoia High Sierra Camp, at 8,200 feet elevation, contains 36 tents on private land within the Giant Sequoia National Monument. The grounds include an open-air dining pavilion and a bathhouse with flush toilets and hot showers.
Published on October 12, 2006
Published on October 12, 2006
Sequoia High Sierra Camp in Giant Sequoia National Monument: in the massive open-air dining pavilion wonderful meals featuring the likes of slow-cooked lamb shanks and creme brulee are served.
Published on October 12, 2006
Published on October 12, 2006
Heather can be as pretty as a plant in the garden, and it maintains a presence for a long time. Its pink flowers unfolded back in July, and enough are still left to spread a rosy haze over the backdrop of tiny, dark green leaves.
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A bed at Labrazel Home in West Hartford features bedding from Yves Delorme called Topkapi, woven in Egyptian cotton from Italy.
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This children’s bedding by Serena & Lily features a fine whale corduroy tan duvet cover with cream-colored stars. It is on display at Labrazel Home in West Hartford, Conn.
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Some types of spirea will produce colorful blooms in the fall, such as red or orange.
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An ornamental grass in full bloom add texture to an autumn garden, as a cluster of sedum rears its bright red flowers.
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Annie, Aron and Steve Groer in 1967.
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Lauren Wethington, 12, left, and her mother, Kristin, get ready for a family dinner in the midst of a remodeling project in their kitchen. The Wethington family makes a regular effort to eat dinner together, despite everyone's hectic schedules and the current construction project.
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Pat Argueta and her daughter, Toni, are both graduating from Kansas University today. They horsed around on the lawn in front of the Campanile last week.
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Lawrence resident and reflexologist Julie Vernon applies pressure to client Sarah Fayman’s feet during a session Wednesday afternoon in Vernon’s home. Vernon explained that with reflexology, problems throughout the body can be targeted by working through the feet.
Published on October 12, 2006
Published on October 12, 2006
Lawrence resident Sarah Fayman expresses her relief during a session Wednesday afternoon at the home of Lawrence reflexologist Julie Vernon.
Published on October 12, 2006
Lawrence resident and reflexologist Julie Vernon works on the feet of her client Sarah Fayman, of Lawrence. Vernon has been practicing reflexology, particularly for the hands and feet, for 10 years and describes it as a noninvasive practice that helps stimulate the body’s circulatory system.
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Published on October 12, 2006
Herring displays tattoos on her wrists.
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Kendra Herring, of Lawrence, displays one of several tattoos she has on her body. Studies show that an increasing number of women are getting tattoos despite former taboos about the body art.
Published on October 12, 2006