Lake Wissota SP
As it was raining, we drove north to try to get above the lines of storms sweeping in from the west and to find cooler, less humid weather. By the time we reached Lake... more
Davenport IA
We awoke to a strong, noisy thunderstorm. After taking care of housekeeping, we drove to Davenport IA to see the Book of Mormon at the Adler Theatre. The theater,... more
Moraine View SRA
Still hot, but better. In the morning we took a walk around the nature trail and to the beach. There are not many trails within walking distance of the campground, but... more
Illinois-Iowa-Wisconsin Travels
After a successful monthly check of my eye following cataract surgery, we headed west. Immediate goal: Davenport IA. We stopped for the night at Moraine View SRA... more
Driving Home
After leaving Red Rock Canyon SP in Oklahoma it was drive, drive, drive. Our goal was to reach West Lafayette between icy temperatures (and possibly icy roads.) On... more
Canyon TX to Red Rock Canyon OK
Our drive east from Canyon, Texas was through flat country side dotted with cattle, windmills, and field of grass and cotton. Occasionally there was an emerald green... more
Palo Duro State Park
Our goal today was to spend the afternoon at Pablo Duro Canyon State Park south of Abilene TX. The canyon is reported to be the second largest in the US and a favorite... more
Petroglyphs National Monument
From Gallup, Albuquerque is just little more than a two hour drive. Perfect for arriving at the Petroglyph National Monument for a quick lunch and then a walk on one of... more
Petrified Forest NP – A Partly Cloudy Day
On our last trip to the Petrified Forest National Park we had missed parts of the northern side when it started to rain. Today we returned and enjoyed the Painted... more
Homolovi SP
After a morning of laundry, shopping, and filling up on propane, we returned to the state park to explore the Hopi ruins here. There are two separate areas which have... more
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