The Girl in the Red Rubber Boots

Tag: Redwoods

  • The Redwoods Expedition (Part 2)

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    Emily Sara Smucker
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    (Read part 1 here) I woke up to the sun streaming through the windows of Elaine’s van, shining on the orange pillows and vintage suitcases. “Yes! Maybe it will finally warm up in here,” I thought, curling deeper into my sleeping bag. It had been a rather cold night. I heard a rustle of tent…

  • The Redwoods Expedition (Part 1)

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    Emily Sara Smucker
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    I resented daylight savings when I got up early Monday morning to take my last final of the term, but as evening rolled around I was so thankful for it. “Maybe we’ll have just enough time to set up our tent before it gets dark,” said Ashlie, leaning over the seat. I held my phone…