Photo Blog with Waterfalls, Hiking, Outdoors, and other Adventures
2016 road trip through western US. Because I was a contractor at my company they gifted me a 30 day furlough (layoff) as part of mandatory practices. What better time to take a vacation?
After finding that a) temps get really cold in GCNP during fall, and b) campsites are reserved over a year in advance regardless of what the interwebs say, I had to cave in and stay at a hotel. Upside is I slept like a baby for the first time this trip. Howard Johnson’s beds are … Read more
Started the day by heading to the Kanab BLM center to get info on the Escalante National Monument and found the drive was more than expected. Also I am to the point I actually need to pay attention to the date – time is going by too fast! Alas, no Escalante on this trip. Also … Read more
Ran into a dilemma this morning of which direction to take next. Each way leads to a path where I miss out on major locations I wanted to see. Ended up taking the safe route and going for a quick day trip to Bryce Canyon, and coming back to my little shack in the RV … Read more
Last few days have been a bit of a downer, but today was everything I could hope to find! After driving the scenic highway from south to east gate at Zion (updated my last post with more photos too), I headed back to the main visitor center and was lucky enough to get a parking … Read more
Finally made it to Zion NP and started by cruising the east scenic highway. So many damn people here! Hard to even find room to stop at pullouts to take pictures. Getting on the shuttle now which is the only way to get to the canyon. Planning on doing some hikes, more photos later! PS … Read more
After the Great Salt Lake my intention was to visit Fifth Water Hot Springs. I did visit the trailhead both yesterday and today, but forgot what day it was (i.e. the weekend) and it was so busy I couldn’t even park. Oh well, so much for skinny dipping with Mormons and college girls. Nearby Diamond … Read more
On my way south through Idaho and Utah it was impossible to miss the Great Salt Lake at Antelope Island State Park. Didn’t stay too long due to rain which is following me for some reason. Local bison herds all along the park loop. Lat = 40.953735 , Long = -112.206815 — Show at Google … Read more
Since I couchsurfed lately and was very tired, to get my sanity back I stayed in a Motel 6 last night. Nothing exciting for everyone else back home, but having fast WiFi is amazing! All caught up on posts for now. Planning to visit the Great Salt Lake, then possibly Fifth Water Spring (by suggestion … Read more
Leaving Grand Teton NP it started pouring rain. Stopped for some food and caught a double rainbow. WHAT DOES IT MEAN?!?! (YouTube this if you don’t know the reference) Jackson is a major tourist town. Aye at Wendy’s because that’s all I could afford. Place next door was considered “cheap” with $20 hamburgers… Lat = … Read more
Came into Grand Teton from the west via Teton Pass. 10% road gradients and intermittent rain do NOT make for a fun drive. Wish I could have enjoyed the views on the cliff sides but no good overlooks/turnouts without risking life and limb. Probably the most dangerous road I’ve been on. Weather of course did … Read more