It was shortly after we bought our camper at the beginning of last year that I started telling people one of my goals was to visit all the national parks. Now mind you, it’s not something that just popped into my head. I’ve dreamed of seeing the national parks for as long as I can … Continue reading Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
We are still in Colorado at Ridgway State Park only 15 miles from the town of Ouray (pronounced you-ray). Getting here was a beautiful drive through the mountains along Colorado Highways 145 and 62. We reserved five nights, Sunday through Thursday. There is no availability for the weekend. Our campsite is located on a ridge … Continue reading Ouray, Colorado and The Million Dollar Highway
We arrived in southwestern Colorado on a hot mid-afternoon. We drove here from Moab in a futile attempt to escape the smoke from the wild fires in the north. Like a cloudy day, a gray smokey haze chokes the sunlight from the sky. There’s a lingering odor that reminds me of a damp smoldering campfire … Continue reading Mesa Verde National Park
We completed our quest to see Utah’s Mighty Five when we visited Canyonlands National Park. The largest of Utah’s national parks encompassing 527 square miles, it’s divided into four distinct sections. Our journey took us to Island in the Sky. It’s the most visited district in the park because of its proximity to Moab. Island … Continue reading Canyonlands National Park
In the previous blog, I described how we saw people floating down the Colorado River in inflatable rafts while we were driving along the Upper Colorado River Scenic Byway (UT-128). We stopped to watch rafts lazily drift around a bend before being swept down a bumpy cascade of white water. The exhilarating screams heard from … Continue reading Rafting Trip on the Upper Colorado River
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
