Yesterday Barbara and I got up at the crack of dawn and headed to Zion National Park (NP) for the day. We love this park. I really enjoy it early in the morning and during spring time. The fresh green foliage on the trees provides a nice contrast to the tan, red and brown sandstoneContinue reading “Zion National Park”
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Reservation
Today I was able to get out and take a hike again as the winds died down from yesterday. Yesterday the winds were gusting up to 30mph so unless I wanted to eat a lot of dust, I stayed inside. Now here on the reservation we are only allowed in designated areas, so it limitsContinue reading “Reservation”
Standing on the Corner in Winslow, Arizona
Recently Barbara and I passed through Winslow, Arizona and decided to take some time to hang out with a couple of members of my favorite rock band. However, the guys seemed a little “Stiff”. Take a look!
Kaibab Paiute Reservation
Yesterday Barbara and left Show Low and headed north to the Kaibab Paiute Reservation. Yesterdays drive was probably the most difficult I’ve ever experienced. The winds were blowing ninety degrees to our direction of travel most of the day at 40+mph. On top of that highways 89 and 89A, in northern Arizona, are some ofContinue reading “Kaibab Paiute Reservation”
Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest National Park
Yesterday Barbara and I traveled north to the Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest National Park. These two parks overlap in many places and the route we took, took us through the best parts of both parks. We saw a lot of beautiful scenery along with Indian petroglyphs and ruins, petrified trees, old route 66Continue reading “Painted Desert and the Petrified Forest National Park”
The Grand Canyon
Last Friday Barbara and I made a return trip to the Grand Canyon. This time we drove from Williams to the south rim and then headed east to the Desert View Watchtower. As usual, I gave Barbara a geology lesson along the way. The watchtower is visible from the river a mile below as isContinue reading “The Grand Canyon”
Grand Canyon Railroad
This past Thursday Barbara and I hopped on the train and took a leisurely ride from Williams, Arizona to the Grand Canyon. Before the train ride we were treated to an old fashion gun fight and a rigged poker game. During the ride we enjoyed the music of a couple of cowboys singing country westernContinue reading “Grand Canyon Railroad”
Bearizona
Yesterday Barbara and I visited the Bearizona Wildlife Park in Williams, Arizona. We visited the sister park in Rapid City, South Dakota a couple of years ago. Yesterday we discovered that the owners of the two parks are related. As the story goes, the park in Rapid City was started by the father and hisContinue reading “Bearizona”
Montezuma Castle
Today Barbara and I took a short drive to visit the Montezuma Castle National Monument. This area was inhabited by the Southern Sinagua Indians until approximately 600 years ago. They lived in this area for 500 years before they built the cliff dwellings seen here. During there time here they farmed the land adjacent toContinue reading “Montezuma Castle”
Rainbows
Today Barbara and I spent most of the day inside because mother nature provided the area with abundant rain. It never rained hard, but it was consistent most of the day. This evening, right after dinner, we were treated to one of the most amazing rainbows we have ever seen. Take a look!