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Devils Tower – Close Encounters

From the west side of Wyoming to the east…. Driving up and down and around the hills and mountains for most of the morning, I finally made it to Devils Tower.  I checked into the KOA, which is literally at the gate to this… Continue Reading “Devils Tower – Close Encounters”

Yellowstone National Park !

I knew that I would have only one day to try and see as much of Yellowstone National Park as I could.  So, I made reservations at a KOA about five miles outside of the West Gate Entrance for the night before.  Up at… Continue Reading “Yellowstone National Park !”

Idaho – More Than Just Spuds !

So somewhere in southern Idaho at a rest stop on some road, there is a cool little place called Hell’s Half-Acre Trail.  It is a trail that leads through a volcano bed, with signage along the way explaining how it was formed.  Did you… Continue Reading “Idaho – More Than Just Spuds !”

Donner Party Memorial – CA

On my way out of California this past Tuesday, I stopped at the Donner Party Memorial State Park in Truckee CA.  I has been over 20 years since I was here so I decided to stop again.  Because it was still early morning, the… Continue Reading “Donner Party Memorial – CA”

Juke Box Hero ! !

While I was in Sacramento visiting my friends The Roses, I was fortunate enough to be able to attend a once in a lifetime concert.  Jason Bonham, Cheap Trick, and Foreigner at the Toyota Amphitheatre ! !  The tickets came complete with a back… Continue Reading “Juke Box Hero ! !”

There’s Gold In Them There Hills ! !

Coloma California…. One of my favorite places from when I was stationed at McClellan AFB in Sacramento.  Although the area can seem dry and barren, it is still beautiful to me.  Sutter’s Mill where John Marshall reached down into the trail races of his… Continue Reading “There’s Gold In Them There Hills ! !”

Grand Canyon ! !

Remarkable, is the only word that came to mind as I stood looking out over the vastness before me at the first view point after entering Grand Canyon National Park.  At $30 per vehicle for seven days, I’m glad I had my National Parks… Continue Reading “Grand Canyon ! !”

Arizona

Four Corners Monument – Colorado, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico After leaving Colorado I headed towards the Grand Canyon.  I couldn’t drive by the only spot in the US were four states meet and not stop.  It is out in the middle of nowhere, about… Continue Reading “Arizona”

Rocky Mountain High – Colorado

Colorado – What can be said about this beautiful state that hasn’t already been said in song or verse.  Amazing views that seem to go on forever, mountains that touch the clouds.  From Trinidad through Colorado Springs, down to Montrose, up to Telluride, and… Continue Reading “Rocky Mountain High – Colorado”

Pikes Peak

Arrived in Manitou Springs about 3:30 on August 8th.  The drive up through Colorado from New Mexico was amazing.  The mountains just grew and grew.  One minute I was going up and next thing I know it was all down hill, hairpin turns and… Continue Reading “Pikes Peak”