Diana SimmonsJul 27, 20182 min readNow that it’s over, Some fun roadtrip facts...The pictures captured so much of our trip, but we reflected on and also noted a few facts we want to remember about the journey: • 25...
Diana SimmonsJul 26, 20181 min readOur favorite sunsets:Wide open 360 degree big sky in Monument Valley at the campground KOA - the setting sun itself was amazing, as was the reflected light on...
Diana SimmonsJul 26, 20181 min readOur favorite hikes:1. The Narrows, Zion 2. Weeping wall and hidden canyon, Zion 3. Bright Angel, Grand Canyon including the view of big horn sheep families...
Diana SimmonsJul 26, 20181 min readOur favorite bike rides:1. Hermit’s road ride along the south rim to Hermit’s Rest, Grand Canyon 2. Bryce Canyon Inspiration Point ride from Bryce Canyon City 3....
Mike SimmonsJul 25, 20181 min readDay 25: Oh right, trafficSo, the bliss of vacation fades away as we are jolted back to reality of traffic and city driving. But, then again, there is our beloved...
Mike SimmonsJul 24, 20181 min readDay 24: A whole lotta road...Nevada is a fairly large state (#7 in the U.S.), but never is it so evident as when you are driving across its entire width. Starting in...
Mike SimmonsJul 23, 20181 min readDay 23: How will I know when I am THeFuS?After the waterpark, we enjoyed an excellent meal at the Proper Brewery & Grill, and they had this sign outside. We eventually figured...
Mike SimmonsJul 17, 20181 min readDay 17: Four states at once!The only place in the US where this is possible - touching four states at on time. And conveniently, there was a great food stand...
Mike SimmonsJul 9, 20181 min readDay 9: Giant burgers and shakes!We found another great roadside lunch stop at Jacob Lake, Arizona. Great, big burgers, juicy sandwiches, a nice thick cherry shake, and...
Diana SimmonsJul 6, 20181 min readDay 6 word of the day: grinderGRINDER - the New England term for a 'sub' sandwich on a long roll. Also, the gem of a lunch stop we happened to find in Kingman,...
Diana SimmonsJul 5, 20181 min readDay 5 word of the day: MagicalMagical, as in the amazing feat of engineering that is the Hoover Dam, and also the spectacular illusions of Nathan Burton.
Diana SimmonsJul 4, 20181 min readDay 4: Non-traditional July 4th...Began the 4th of July in Badwater in Death Valley, 282 feet below sea level, lunched at a French patisserie in Pahrump, NV, and then...
Diana SimmonsJul 2, 20181 min readDay 2: Titus Canyon27 miles off road to Leadville ghost town (prior post), and through one of the most spectacular canyon drives. After winding through...
Diana SimmonsJul 1, 20181 min readDay 1 word of the day: SylvesterThe puddy tat from Looney Tunes, or the name we gave to the silver (the root of the name) 28 foot Airstream International, pulled of...
Mike SimmonsJul 1, 20181 min readDay 1: a long, hot slog512 miles and almost 11 hours can be tiring on any road trip, but throw in some heat, and it could be downright brutal. Good thing we...
Mike SimmonsJul 1, 20181 min readDay 1: This is compact, right?... maybe not if you cover 7-8 spots diagonally. Good thing it was early.
Mike SimmonsJun 30, 20181 min readDay 0: Pick up the Airstream!After a couple hours of walking through all the features and safety procedures, we finally got the keys to our mini home for the next 25...