It may seem that we are on a carefully planned trip. I’ve been labelled a planner on more than one occasion. There is a lot of planning involved as we move around the country. But we are well beyond the…
Motorin’ Around Monterey
One of the great things about a trip like this is that you never really know what is in store at your next destination. We knew that after Thanksgiving we would tour one of the world’s great aquariums, the Monterey…
A San Francisco Treat
We have many reasons to give thanks this holiday season. We are especially thankful for the love and support of our family and friends as we make this once-in-a-lifetime trip. We love and miss you all! I am thankful that M…
Yomesite!
Early in our trip, “Yosemite” somehow morphed into “Yomesite” for the kids. Though clearly one of the biggies when it comes to National Parks, whether we would actually make it to Yomesite has been in question from day one. For the…
Bearly Got Wood
Motoring down I-15 South out of Vegas with the rear view mirrors and camera devoid of friendly faces, we felt alone for the first time in two months. Traveling with others, especially family, provides a sense of security and enhanced excitement…
Vegas, Baby!
We came. We saw. We painted the town gray. I have no moral, ethical, or religious objection to gambling. I just object to losing money. “Nothing ventured, nothing gained” is a slogan that works well for me in Vegas. After…
Zion and the Art of Hiking Slot Canyons
Zion National Park shines like a bright beacon to many, calling them to experience the grandeur of southern Utah. For us, that beacon marked an exit from the state we have enjoyed touring for several weeks. We settled in at Zion…
Hoodoo Hikers
Risking red rock fatigue, we left our Moab playland and cut southwest across Utah to see the rest of Utah’s “Big 5” national parks. The good folks in Torrey, UT, welcomed us to Thousand Lakes RV Park, served us food…
Moab Mania
After thousands of miles, the time came to get off the road. We headed south out of Vernal, UT, on US 191. Facing a long steady climb and 9% grades, we unhooked the car in Duchesne before crossing Indian Summit…
Dino-Mite!
Certain expectations come with embarking on a cross-country trip. Patriotic songs conditioned us to see spacious skies, amber waves of grain, purple mountains, fruited plains, shining seas, wilderness, and alabaster cities. We even expected to see and experience the unexpected. But we…