We woke up really early to head into Rocky Mountain National Park. We were headed to the Bear Lake trailhead, one of the most popular in the park, and reputed to fill its parking lot by 8:30am. We made it by 8am, and got a parking spot! The place was Read more…
This is the 12th National Park we have been to as a family – and I think it is my favorite! (A ranks it #5, but whatever!). Other than the sort of insane crowds (long lines to get in to the park, and full parking lots), it was amazing. The Read more…
As I mentioned in my last post, due to temps approaching the 100’s, we decided to jam a week’s worth of activities in Moab into one 36 hour period. We will certainly have to go back someday to see what we missed, but I’m happy with all we managed to Read more…
While in Colorado, I checked the forecast for Southeastern Utah, where we had planned to spend the following week. The temps were going to be around 100 degrees! Not really great for the long hikes we had planned in the national parks – especially with a four year old! Plus, Read more…
After we left Durango, we headed to Mesa Verde National Park, where we were going to make our second attempt at camping. It is less than an hour from Durango to the visitor center, so we went in the morning to reserve tickets for the tours they offer of the Read more…
Heading from Santa Fe to Taos, via Bandelier National Monument, we had the choice between the scenic High Road to Taos and the less scenic but 1/2 hour faster Low Road. Sadly, I was outvoted and we ended up taking the faster route. I guess since we have logged more Read more…
I’m new to this blogging thing and somehow managed to delete my pretty-much-finished blog post about Bandelier National Monument, and let me tell you, it was FANTASTIC! The best blog post ever. I mean it was HUGE! But, now I have to recreate it, and I’m sure this version will Read more…
In the middle of southern New Mexico, near where they first detonated a nuclear weapon under the Manhattan Project in 1945, lies a 275 square-mile field of white sand dunes composed of gypsum crystals. There were really no hikes to do in this park, so all we did was PLAY Read more…
A family of 5 on an adventure
We spent a day and a half at Grand Canyon National Park over Spring Break. We stayed in a hotel in Tusayan, just a short drive from the GCNP entrance. On our full day at the park, we woke up early and drove to Grand Canyon Village inside the park, Read more…