Mar 6, 2018

Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park

Located in the prairie grasslands of the Milk River valley, Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park is home to one of the most spectacular landscapes in Alberta. Featuring hoodoos, extensive trails, and epic vistas of sandstone monuments, Writing-on-Stone is noted for having the largest concentration of First Nation petroglyphs (rock carvings) on the North American plains. 
  
Writing On Stone Park Alberta





Writing On Stone Park Alberta
Writing On Stone Park Alberta

Rock Carvings Writing On Stone Alberta






Writing On Stone Park Alberta
Writing On Stone Park Alberta


Writing On Stone Park Alberta
Writing On Stone Park Alberta

Rock Carvings Writing On Stone Park Alberta

Writing On Stone Park Alberta

Writing On Stone Park Alberta
Writing On Stone Park Alberta

Writing On Stone Park Alberta


Writing On Stone Park Alberta

Hoodoo Hut Writing On Stone Park Alberta
Writing On Stone Park Alberta
Writing On Stone Park Alberta

Writing On Stone Park Alberta
Writing On Stone Park Alberta

Writing On Stone Park Alberta Camping

Writing On Stone Park Alberta
Writing On Stone Park Alberta
Writing On Stone Park Alberta
Rock Carvings Writing On Stone Park Alberta


Writing On Stone Park Alberta

Writing On Stone Park Alberta

Writing On Stone Park Alberta


Writing On Stone Park Alberta

Writing On Stone Park Alberta

Writing On Stone Park Alberta



Writing On Stone Park Alberta
Writing On Stone Park Alberta


Mar 5, 2018

Sierra Sky Ranch in Northern California

Located just a few miles from the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park, Sierra Sky Ranch is a former cattle ranch turned upscale boutique hotel in Northern California. From stone fireplaces to vintage western furnishings, this beautiful and remote property provides a comfortable escape after continued adventures in the Sierra Nevada. 

Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California

A marker at the entrance of the Sierra Sky Ranch reads:


Established in 1875 by William Gash. Sold to Henry J. Caster in 1891. Sierra Sky Ranch was the first working cattle ranch in the area, supplying food and lodging to nearby logging camps at Sugar Pine and Soquel. In 1898 it was the largest cattle ranch in California with 7000 acres, 4000 head of cattle, and 200 ranch hands. The ranch house was built in 1900. Sold again in 1917 (then known as Batterson Ranch). Converted to a guest ranch in 1946. 

Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California
Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California


Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California
Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California


Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California
Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California
Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California


Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California
Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California


Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California


Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California




Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California
Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California
Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California



Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California
Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California
Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California


Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California


Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California




Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California
Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California



Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California
Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California

Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California
Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California


Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California
Sierra Sky Ranch Hotel Yosemite California