Let's start with this scene, 6 am at the West Yellowstone entrance to the national park. The line was short compared to the 3 miles of vehicles coming in at 1pm as we were leaving. This blog is inspired by our first visit to Yellowstone National Park. But I will warn you now, I am … Continue reading June 26, 2021 – A Science Lesson from Yellowstone National Park
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June 23, 2021 – To the Moon and Back
A new state for both of us. Driving to Utah's most northern border meant we were nearing the highly anticipated Yellowstone and Grand Tetons. But first, we had to take a detour to the moon - Yellowstone would have to wait. Not far from the moon is the little town of Arco, Idaho where we … Continue reading June 23, 2021 – To the Moon and Back
June 17, 2021 – Utah’s Headquarters
Our campground on a hill, overlooking Deer Creek Reservoir in the Wasatch Mountains near Provo. After spending several weeks climbing rocks and hiking through canyons, a few days at Deer Creek State Park gave us some deserved respite. Utah’s colorful landscapes within premiere parks were the crème de la crème of our travels. For the … Continue reading June 17, 2021 – Utah’s Headquarters
June 10, 2021 – Land of the Sleeping Rainbow
About 18 miles of Utah's state road 24 passes through the northern edge of Capitol Reef National Park. This was our introduction to the park as we had to drive it to get to our campground in Torrey, our home for one week. The Earth is old and wrinkled, and those wrinkles make the Earth … Continue reading June 10, 2021 – Land of the Sleeping Rainbow
June 3, 2021 – Ode to a National Park
Our routine was to enter a park by sunrise before the crowds and heat, and get out by noon. Each time we exited the park, we passed a long trail of vehicles lined up at the entrance gate. Famed author and anarchist Edward Abbey wrote in his 1968 book “Desert Solitaire: A Season in the … Continue reading June 3, 2021 – Ode to a National Park
May 27, 2021 – A Bird Could Not Fly Over the Route
At first sight, Utah as seen from New Mexico left everything to our imagination. That would soon change. From New Mexico, we entered southeastern Utah, by-passing the famous Four Corners Monument which at the time was closed. Entering Utah meant something special to us. If New Mexico is the “Land of Enchantment”, Utah is the … Continue reading May 27, 2021 – A Bird Could Not Fly Over the Route
May 20, 2021 – Our Visit to Northern New Mexico was Ruined
The road to Chaco Cultural National Historical Park is a long one. We learned the road is not maintained to help ward off looters and vandals. On a well maintained paved road is a lookout where you can view Frijoles Canyon, location of the Bandelier National Monument and a large number of ancient cliff dwellings. … Continue reading May 20, 2021 – Our Visit to Northern New Mexico was Ruined
May 12, 2021 – O’Keeffe’s Faraway Place
"If you ever go to New Mexico, it will itch you for the rest of your life." Georgia O'Keeffe The Ghost Ranch is located 65 miles northwest of Santa Fe. In the summer of 1929, a 32-yr-old modernist painter drove her Model T automobile from New York to a “faraway place” in northern New Mexico. … Continue reading May 12, 2021 – O’Keeffe’s Faraway Place
May 8, 2021 – Gateway to the Southwest
Downtown Santa Fe with its pueblo-style architecture and the Cathedral Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi at the end of the street. All told, we came to Santa Fe to see one thing – the Georgia O’Keeffe museum. My determination was mostly driven by the fact that I had visited Santa Fe twice many years … Continue reading May 8, 2021 – Gateway to the Southwest
May 5, 2021 – Fire and Sand
Quite a change from our alligator warning signs in Florida. I am still waiting to see a sign warning visitors to "Don't feed the rattlesnakes". Traveling America’s southwest makes one want to be a geologist. While researching and preparing for our 2021 travels, we found Google’s satellite imagery of the areas of Utah and New … Continue reading May 5, 2021 – Fire and Sand
Changing Views From Our RV 