Tag: travel
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Southwest tour: Trucks fly by and time zigs and zags
It would be understood if your jaw tired from all the “Oh, my” exclamations during the drive from Cedar Springs, Utah to Page, Arizona. Our two blog posts from the journey are just a sample. We set a family record for viewpoint turnouts. Our camera does not do it justice. A couple of notes from…
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Utah has us seeing red
We figured we'd zip through Zion National Park quickly today since we had spent time camping here not long after we'd married. After thirty years, our memories are obviously failing us. Neither Reg nor I had any recollection of the sights we saw today…beautiful soaring red cliffs around every bend of the road. It was…
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Too much of “nothing” quickly becomes something
After nearly 600 miles driving across central Nevada and western Utah, we were ready for new terrain this afternoon. A drive west of Bryce Canyon brought some pleasant surprises. At last, we are in the Southwest and are excited about what the next couple of weeks will offer. …
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A whole lotta nothing
Not exactly nothing, but there is a reason Highway 50 across Nevada is called “The Loneliest Road.” You'll want to keep an eye on your gas gauge. Pit stops are few and far between. The drive across Nevada is at a deceptively high elevation. According to the World Atlas, Nevada is the most mountainous state…
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Shoe tree kicks off trip to Southwest
On our first day of a road trip to the southwest USA, we passed this shoe tree just north of Reno, Nevada and had to turn around and see it up close. So, why do folks hang their shoes from a tree? Anyone know? Posted with Blogsy
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An ocean journey like no other
Here are two travelers on a trip of a lifetime. Click on the link to watch a bit of their journey. Thank you, Rebecca!
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Morgantown – it’s more than football
A trip east was long overdue for us. What a treat to pack in our roomy carry on suitcases rather than a 30 litre backpack! We landed in Pittsburgh last Friday and drove south to Morgantown, West Virginia where our son Chris lives with his girlfriend Gail. This is a big college football town, so…
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Bring a blanket, grab a seat; It’s the Green Show
The arts enrich Ashland in so many ways and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival plays a huge part. Eleven plays, including three from Shakespeare, are part of a 10-month program from February through November. Last year, about 110,000 people bought nearly 410,000 tickets for shows at the three theaters. The festival was a nearly $90 million…
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Victoria shines as Canada’s western showcase
The garden city of Victoria, British Columbia, is 152 years old and remains a lively oceanfront provincial capital. It was named after the United Kingdom's longest-reigning monarch. We visited last weekend to see my (Reg's) brother Roy and his family.
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