Sat 9-Jun-2018 Illinois, Iowa, Travel |
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, located about three blocks from the...
Fri 8-Jun-2018 Illinois, Travel |
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 the walk along the road is pleasant...
Thu 7-Jun-2018 Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Travel |
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 – Gander CG. The campground is a very...
Sun 18-Mar-2018 Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Travel |
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 Friday we drove over three hundred miles,...
Thu 15-Mar-2018 Oklahoma, Texas, Travel |
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 field where they were using over head...
Wed 14-Mar-2018 New Mexico, Texas, Travel |
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 of Texans. The drive east was through...
Tue 13-Mar-2018 New Mexico, Travel |
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 the four trails. Three of the trails...
Mon 12-Mar-2018 Arizona, New Mexico, Travel |
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 Desert and Blue Mesa Area on a partly cloudy...
Sun 11-Mar-2018 Arizona, Travel |
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 been partially excavated and restored...
Sat 10-Mar-2018 Arizona, Travel |
Our campground is an easy hour drive to the Petrified Forest National Park. The drive there took us through a lot of flat country with little vegetation, but there were a number of Indian gift shops and...
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