Why in the world would we go to one of the coldest towns in the Western Hemisphere in late Fall? Bears, man! Polar bears to be exact. Sunday, November 11, 2018 We got up at 3:30 AM and drove up to RDU for our three-leg flight to Winnipeg, Manitoba. Each leg of the flight was…
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Midwest – U.S.A.
Five days after getting home from Costa Rica, and after washing the soles of our boots, we were taking off again, this time for another driving/tent-camping trip across the Midwest. The ultimate goal of this trip was to get the last eight states crossed off of our bucket list; Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma,…
Guadalupe National Park
Saturday, November 4, 2017 On the way to our campground north of Carlsbad, New Mexico, we stopped by Guadalupe National Park to pick up a map, newspaper, and souvenirs – we’d use the map and park newspaper to help us plan the next day. While at the park Alan grabbed my camera (I was indisposed)…
Saguaro National Park
Thursday, November 2, 2017 We stopped in Phoenix to visit a wonderful old friend and his wife over dinner. I’ve known Jon for more than 45 years, and his wife Kelly is so warm and sweet – hard to find two better people on this earth. We had such a great time catching up, talking…
Petrified Forest National Park
Wednesday, November 1, 2017 After a third night of high gusty winds and very little sleep, we made the decision to quit the campground, and called the hotel in Phoenix to arrange coming in a night early (staying 2 nights). I also made a note to try and repair the busted zipper on the front…
Grand Canyon National Park
Sunday, October 29, 2017 We left Page, Arizona in the morning and headed for the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. As we approached the area I noticed smoke. Why does it have to be smoke? The Park was in the process of a prescribed/controlled burn in the North Rim area. Of course they were….