From our campsite in Thompson Springs we went to Arches National Park. To get there we took a route recommended by our campground host. It was a little out of the way but this drive is not to be missed. The Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway (UT-128) is 44 miles of breathtaking views. Driving south … Continue reading Arches National Park
Our style of camping is to stay flexible and not book campsites too far in advance. We like the freedom this gives us. A case in point is when our daughter came to visit last week, we were able to make adjustments without affecting future reservations. Additionally, we sometimes meet people that recommend places we … Continue reading Sego Canyon
Sunday 6:25 a.m. — I’m sitting with a hot cup of black coffee perusing the news on the iPad. The sun peaking over the distant mountains begins to push back the chill that settled overnight across the desert. I’ve heard not a peep from Grammi who is still snuggled under a pile of quilts and … Continue reading Bryce Canyon National Park
We’re in Utah, home of The Mighty 5. That’s the name given to Utah’s five national parks. On this quest of ours to visit the national parks, we’ve been looking forward to this part of the trip. Zion, Arches, Bryce, Capitol Reef, and Canyonlands have some of the most iconic landscapes anywhere in the United … Continue reading Capital Reef National Park with a Special Visitor
We left California. What an amazing place! There are a variety of landscapes that seemingly change with each turn in the highway. Deserts, beaches, forests, mountains, hot springs, volcanos and so much more gives nature enthusiast ample places to explore. Having nine national parks, the most of any state, there are vast spaces of undeveloped … Continue reading The Loneliest Road to Great Basin National Park
We like to take advantage of our Thousand Trails membership when we can, so after leaving the campsite near Lassen Volcanic National Park we went to Snowflower RV Resort in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It was well within our 300 mile daily driving limit. When we arrived, we joined a line of campers waiting to … Continue reading Summit Tunnel Hike
The Pacific Ring of Fire is a seismic belt surrounding the Pacific Ocean where most of the earth’s volcanos and earthquakes are found. Located along this belt in North America’s west coast are nearly twenty major volcanos with the potential to erupt. Mt. St. Helens’ eruption in 1980 is a significant example. Located on the … Continue reading Lassen Volcanic National Park
The Adventures of Grammi and Grampa 