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Summertime is a busy travel time and it seems everywhere you go it's crowded. Instead of heading to the beach or Yosemite along with everyone else, try heading to one of the many beautiful and crowd-free California National parks.

Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon Less busy than Yellowstone, Sequoia National park and Kings Canyon are two separate National parks managed as one, which means you only have to pay one entrance fee for the both of them.

Sequoia National park truly is an undiscovered California treasure.

In the park you'll find the General Sherman Tree, the largest tree in the world; Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States; the second-largest road-free wilderness area in the United States, and Crescent Meadow, a Sequoia-rimmed meadow called the "gem of the Sierra" by John Muir.

Channel islands National park Each island has its own endemic plants and animals, leading the Channel islands to often be called California's Galapagos. Over 2,000 species of plants and animals can be found within the park, which consists of five of the eight Channel islands along the southern California coast from Point Conception near Santa Barbara to just north of Los Angeles. The park is lightly visited, never crowded and beautiful year-round. Fall is the best time to visit this California National park though, because blue and humpback whales can be seen migrating.

death Valley National park Home to one of the starkest landscapes in California, death Valley is a geological wonder filled with exposed rock and sparse vegetation. With 3.4 million acres, death Valley is the largest National park in the contiguous U.S. The 18-mile drive from Furnace Creek to Badwater is a must, along the drive you'll see fantastic salt formations, colorful views and the lowest place in the western hemisphere.

Mount Shasta According to John Muir the beauty of Mount Shasta turned his blood to wine. located in Northern California, Mount Shasta is the largest volcanic peak in the contiguous U.S., a towering mountain with one of the highest base-to-summit rises in the world.

Snowcapped Mt. Shasta has pristine mountain lakes and rivers, majestic forests, and miles of backcountry to explore plus plenty of skiing, snowboarding, fishing, golfing, mountain biking, rock climbing and hiking.

Joshua Tree National park located in south eastern California, Joshua Tree National park includes two deserts, each with an ecosystem whose characteristics are determined primarily by elevation. This California National park gets its name from the unique looking Joshua tree which can be found in the higher, slightly cooler Mojave Desert.

The geologically unique landscape of the area features hills of bare rock, broken up into loose bolder, making the area huge for rock climbing and scrambling enthusiasts. Barker Dam, Keys View, which offers views of the Coachella Valley and Salton sea, bird watching, and hidden Valley (not the salad dressing) are all must-sees of the Joshua Tree National park.

Jillian Scheeler is a spontaneous road-tripper and avid writer working on assignment for http://TravelPost.com - The Premier Source for Unbiased Hotel reviews and Ratings. This article can be reprinted freely as long as all links remain active.

You have been given a chance of your life. A vacation leave from the company you worked for years. What you want to do is to pack your bags, take the kids with you and escape for a while to some interesting country. You want to take a breather from the pressures of daily life. For a weekend or a week, its just going to be your happy family vacation and some good ol rest and recreation.

So where to go and what to do? I will invite you to florida where food is delicious, the climate is good and theres plenty to enjoy for both adults and kids. Before you proceed in reading this, I will recommend you to pack your things, kick off your shoes, relax and let me take you on a tour to two of the most beautiful spots in florida.

Destination: Orlando florida

Orlando as of 2000 census has a city population of 185,951. It houses Floridas 2nd largest university which is the University of Central Florida. Orlando is the 6th largest city of Florida State. This city is not only known for tourist attractions but also known for being a leader in research and medical care. Orlando carries a nickname city beautiful with a symbol Lake Eola fountain.

Sights to See:

A. The walt disney world

Walt Disney continuous to be a top vacation destination for families around the world. Orlando also has its walt Disney world; it has 4 huge parks full of shows, rides and other attractions. There are also shopping venues for shopping addicts and fine restaurants to satisfy your stomachs appetite.

Several parks fill the Walt Disney florida. one is magic Kingdom which was the first theme park in Disney and the most famous. Second is the animal kingdom is the latest addition to the disney theme parks. Animal Kingdom Park combines an animal experience to the classic rides, attractions and shows Disneyland is well known for. epcot park holds futuristic and educational attractions for fun and learning. The MGM Studious contains a tower of terror. The tower looks very vintage and luxurious from outside but the sights inside will frighten your heart out!

B. Universal Orlando Resort

The resort has two theme parks, luxurious hotels, dining, nightlife and shopping venues. Universal Orlando Resort is just a different world; it also contains the Universal Studious where you can enjoy the ride while watching movies. It is very informative because you will learn how movies are made and the secrets behind some movie effects.

C. Adventure Islands

Looking for adventure? The Islands of Adventure can give you some! There are wild rides and roller coasters in this newest park in Orlando. Truly a great and wild way to enjoy your vacation.

D. Sea world Adventure park

Sea world is a well known aquatic park of Orlando florida. Aside from the breath taking rides to enjoy, there are animal shows where you can see smart animals doing their amazing stunts.

Other spots in Orlando are the Universal City Walk, Busch Gardens, Discovery Cove and Cypress Gardens for nature lovers, Orlando Science Center and Kennedy Space Center for space enthusiasts; Pleasure Island for nightlife and a collection of Ripleys believe it or not artifacts.

Destination: Miami florida

Miami is located at the south eastern part of florida. It has a mild climate all year round and is famous for beautiful beaches. In 2002, the Natural Health Magazine ranked Miami as the number 1 Healthiest City in the nation. Miami is the number one choice for boating enthusiast and active travelers.

Sights to See:

A. Miami Beach was listed as a historic district in 1979. Thanks to Miami Vice, this TV serves as advertisement to the public and has given the city much recognition.

B. South Beach is located along Bay Road and West Avenue at Miami Beachs western edge. Therein located the grandest island hotels such as Mondrian Hotel.

Numerous restaurants such as The Capital Grille, Palm, Porcao, Knife Steakhouse etc. Serve grilled steaks and other delicious foods. There are also hotels luxuriously serving 24/7 everyday for a day or week long vacation.

I have only mentioned two of the well known paradise escapes in Florida. There are numerous other destinations that you and your family can consider such as Atlantic beaches, Bimini Bahamas, Cedar Islands, Florida Gulf.

Florida is obviously blessed with numerous beaches, rich hotels, and beautiful spots that is suited for a family vacation. The best thing is for the family to unwind and have a good time to reunite. Never mind the expense, it will pour out again when you come back and be stressed with bulk of work. What is essential is for you to be focused on the vacation and your family once in a while.

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The LG V cell phone is a unique flip phone that reveals a full keyboard on the inside. The front of this mobile phone features a full keypad and this cell phone features two large display screens.

The V mobile device is slightly larger than most cellular phones with dimensions of 4.57 x 1.97 x 1.00 inches with a weight of 5.19 ounces. The external display features over 65k colors and can hold up to nine lines of text and the internal display features 262k colors and can hold up to 15 lines of text. This cell phone offers 128MB of internal memory.

This cell phone offers an integrated digital camera with flash that captures still shots and up to 315 15-second clips. This wireless phone will store up to 365 photos. The mobile phone features a MiniSD External Memory Port for extra video and photo storage. The V also features a mp3 player with speakers and offers bluetooth technology.

Organization tools on this mobile phone include a phone book, alarm clock, calendar and a to do list. It also offers a photo caller ID. E-Mail is available on this mobile phone through Wireless sync and instant messaging available through aol, Yahoo, and Hotmail.

This LG is currently available from verizon for $199 with a two-year service agreement. Users need to add Internet, e-mail, and messaging services to their cell phone plan to take full advantage of all this cell phone has to offer.

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