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Now 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...

Our 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...

Our 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...

Our 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....

Day 25: Oh right, traffic

So, 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...

Day 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...

Day 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...

Day 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...

Day 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...

Day 6 word of the day: grinder

GRINDER - 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,...

Day 5 word of the day: Magical

Magical, as in the amazing feat of engineering that is the Hoover Dam, and also the spectacular illusions of Nathan Burton.

Day 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...

Day 2: Titus Canyon

27 miles off road to Leadville ghost town (prior post), and through one of the most spectacular canyon drives. After winding through...

Day 1 word of the day: Sylvester

The puddy tat from Looney Tunes, or the name we gave to the silver (the root of the name) 28 foot Airstream International, pulled of...

Day 1: a long, hot slog

512 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...

Day 1: This is compact, right?

... maybe not if you cover 7-8 spots diagonally. Good thing it was early.

Day 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...

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