Big Bend National Park: Hot Springs Trail Big Bend National Park: Hot Springs Trail
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A 6 mile hike along the Rio Grande river in Texas with views of the Chihuahua Desert in both the USA and Mexico. I see some great views along the cliffs on either side of the border, before heading down to wet my boots in the river itself where it is narrow enough to cross.
Guadalupe Mountains National Park: Devil\ Guadalupe Mountains National Park: Devil's Hall Trail
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Hiking through Guadalupe Mountains National Park I go past the tallest mountains in Texas. Following the snow covered Devil's Hall Trail I hike for a couple of miles to reach the interesting rock passage known as the Devil's Hall. I climb up the eroded steps, before heading back down the painful way
Saguaro National Park: Wasson Peak Saguaro National Park: Wasson Peak
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Climbing up the Hugh Norris Trail I hike an eight mile round trip to the top of Wasson Peak. Along the way I get fantastic views of all the cacti and other plants and views that stretch all the way down to Tucson.
Peak District National Park: Peveril Castle Peak District National Park: Peveril Castle
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I visit Peveril Castle in Castleton in Derbyshire and give a little information about the history of the castle and a tour of the area.
The castle dates back from the decades following the Norman invasion in 1066 and was built by William Peveril, a Norman knight. Over the years the castle has been built up, with extensive work done during the reign of King Henry II.
Hiking England: Pennine Way - Part 12, Bowes Loop Hiking England: Pennine Way - Part 12, Bowes Loop
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Leaving from Bowes I explore the castle, a late 12th century keep and give some history on its use. I follow the Bowes Loop portion of the Pennine Way over the hills on an extremely windy day before seeking refuge in a shelter. Returning to Bowes I once again look at the castle and give some more history.
Zion National Park: The Watchman Trail Zion National Park: The Watchman Trail
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A nice and simple hike from the visitor centre carpark leads up to some wonderful views of The Watchman in Zion National Park
Joshua Tree National Park: Hall of Horrors Joshua Tree National Park: Hall of Horrors
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Parking at the Hall of Horrors trailhead I do some scrambling along the granite outcrops. I have a look at some of the mountains and the different rocks they are made from
Death Valley National Park: Devils Hole Death Valley National Park: Devils Hole
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I decide to visit the Devils Hole unit of Death Valley National park to see exactly what it is. I find it's a small hole that is the sole habitat for a species of fish in the middle of the Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada.
Death Valley National Park: Dantes View Overlook Death Valley National Park: Dantes View Overlook
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Filming from Dantes View at 5705ft, I look down into Death Valley and Badwater Basin at -282ft, the lowest surface point of the USA. It is a perfectly clear day and Telescope Peak is visible at 11050ft. Looking up the valley you are able to see towards Furnace Creek
Lake District National Park: Blencathra via Sharp Edge Lake District National Park: Blencathra via Sharp Edge
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I visit the mountain Blencathra in the Lake District National Park. I climb up via Sharp Edge, a thin ridge route called an arete. It's pretty windy, but the day was fun and challenging.
My deaf cat doesn\ My deaf cat doesn't realise how loud she is
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Pepsi is 21 years old and last year went completely deaf. She was always a quiet cat with her meows being nothing but whispers, but since going deaf she's started shouting loudly.
This is what I listen to every morning.
Peak District National Park: Carl Wark Peak District National Park: Carl Wark
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I check out Carl Wark an ancient hill fort in the Peak District.
Potentially 2500 years old and later refortified by Romans, Carl Wark overlooks Burbage Valley in the Peak District. I tour the area, and see the stonework and earthen embankment added for extra defensive protection.
Ricochet Road: Evolving to Revolvers Ricochet Road: Evolving to Revolvers
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After trying out shooting a handgun for the first time we decide it's time for me to try out a revolver for the first time! It's a fairly small revolver, but I give it my best shot(s).
Peak District National Park: Mother Cap Peak District National Park: Mother Cap
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I visit an area outside Hathersage in the Peak District and climb up and around Mother Cap, a fairly prominent rock formation.
Channel Islands National Park: Prisoners Harbor Channel Islands National Park: Prisoners Harbor
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Leaving from Ventura, California on one of the concessionaire boats I arrive at Prisoners Harbor on Santa Cruz Island and spend a few hours walking around the area.
On the journey over we get to see some sea lions and humpback whales.
Peak District National Park: Higher Shelf Stones & Bleaklow Peak District National Park: Higher Shelf Stones & Bleaklow
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I take a walk up to Bleaklow via Higher Shelf Stones in the Peak District National Park. I check out the crash site up there and give a bit of history about what exactly happened there in 1948 when a USAF F-13 (converted B-29) crashed
Ricochet Road: First Time With a Handgun Ricochet Road: First Time With a Handgun
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SnowLobo95 guides me through using a handgun and I fire a Springfield XD9 at a steel target. I miss quite a few, but I'm proud of the number of times I hit!
Olympic National Park: Marymere Falls Trail Olympic National Park: Marymere Falls Trail
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A short walk in Olympic National Park to view the Marymere Falls.
Starting at the Storm King Ranger Station I follow the easy trail past Lake Crescent and then through some amazing old growth forest.
Zion National Park: Angels Landing Zion National Park: Angels Landing
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An amazing hike in Zion National Park up to Angels Landing, a ridge route with huge dropoffs eithers side. You get great views of Zion Canyon and it's not for people without a head for heights. Hold on to the chains!
Ricochet Road: Shotguns 101 Ricochet Road: Shotguns 101
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First time handling a shotgun, but it was a blast (literally)
Thanks to TheLateBoyScout, SnowLobo95 and LadyLobo95 for helping me out. Any mistakes made were mine alone
Sony HandyCam HDR-CX115 1080i HD Test Sony HandyCam HDR-CX115 1080i HD Test
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Testing out my new Sony Handycam HDR-CX115 on full quality 1920 X 1080 24 Mb/s HD FX setting. This is a direct upload of the .MTS file from the SD card.
I take a short walk near my home and see how well the camera copes in some woodland and some bright fields. I test out the x25 zoom and also use the automatic faces setting. It performs pretty well
Hiking England: Pennine Way - Part 11, Keld to Bowes Hiking England: Pennine Way - Part 11, Keld to Bowes
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A great day out hiking on the Pennine Way. Leaving Keld Lodge I head over to Tan Hill, the highest inn in Britain, before taking a very wet route to Bowes.