Category: Places
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Grand Tetons – Day 2
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Today was a full day – I had to get up very early to meet the 7:30 a.m. 1/2 day tour. It was a great experience lasting until noon. Rowan, our tour guide, is extremely knowledgeable in geology and in the glaciers, which added quite a bit to the time…
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Trail to Delicate Arch
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When I got my times entry for Arches yesterday, I wanted to get an early time and was glad to get the 8:00 a.m. entry, which means I hoped to leave by 7:30. I was all set to do so but the sunrise was so spectacular that I waited since…
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Taking some time …
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I realized that I had been going and going, driving to the different parks, which are 45 – 90 minutes from my campsite. So, I decided to lay low for a couple of days and see what is around me. I was not disappointed .. yet there was part of…
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Canyonlands
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About a 45 minute drive from Arches lies another National Park, the Canyonlands. Even though it is located in proximity to Arches, there is a different feel. The beauty of the desert comes alive in various formations. While not vibrant colors, the muted colors add beauty to this environment. Recognizing…
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Arches
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This is my second trip to Arches and the visit still continues to amaze me. The land formations over thousands of years almost appear as sculptures. In fact some are named – Garden of Eden, the Courthouse, etc. (not pictured here). I hiked a few trails and will be going…
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Grand Lake, CO
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As I complete my stay in the Rocky Mountains, let me offer you a collage of pictures. Note the one that shows the devistation of the CO fires in 2020. If you look closely, you can see little seedlings … signs of hope. Heading to Utah tomorrow!
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Aspen Grove
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When someone asked me why I wanted to start this trip in the fall, I replied that I wanted to see the Aspens in CO. Indeed I did even though they are not at their peak until the end of the month. The thing that fascinates me about the Aspens…
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Badlands … my first stop (Cont)
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The second “must see” was the monument of Crazy Horse. “Never forget your dreams,” Sculptor Korczak Xiolkowski remarked as he bagan this project. Recognition of our first nation brothers and sisters, the monument of Crazy Horse, speaks to the ways in which we took advantage of our indigenous brothers and…
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Badlands … my first stop
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A day-long journey from MN to the Badlands required getting used to the winds in SD. I navigated that aspect pretty well I arrived at a great KOA campground on Tuesday. Today I set off for Rushmore and Crazy Horse. Despite driving through the rain on the way, I was…
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The Acadia Experience …
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As Marianne and I explored Acadia, we visited two gardens – Azalea and Rockefeller Gardens. This turned out to be a reflective day as we enjoyed the quiet and beauty of the gardens.