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Grand Canyon – September 2012

On our way to the Grand Canyon we crossed over the Glen Canyon Dam.  It is from this location that many of the rafting trips into the Grand Canyon begin.  It was our first impression of how big and expansive … Continue reading

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Bryce Canyon/Zion National Park – September 2012

We arrived at Red Canyon campground in the Dixie National Forest in southern Utah relatively early in the day because they don’t take reservations.  Not having a guaranteed camping spot where we’re headed makes Pat very uncomfortable—hence our 7:00 a.m. … Continue reading

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Salt Lake City – September 2012

Once again we needed to be close to an airport so I could fly to Pittsburgh for work.  The RV Park at Hill Air Force Base was the perfect solution.  The RV Park is across the road from the fitness … Continue reading

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Yellowstone National Park – August 2012

We had our shortest drive between stops when we moved from Grand Teton National Park to Yellowstone National Park.  We took our time packing up, went out breakfast before we left, and still arrived in time for lunch! We checked … Continue reading

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Grand Teton National Park – August 2012

We had originally planned to visit the Grand Tetons after visiting Yellowstone National Park; however, after studying the best route from the Black Hills to Yellowstone we determined that entering Yellowstone from the south instead of the east would allow … Continue reading

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South Dakota, The Badlands and the Black Hills – August 2012

It was June of 2011 that we became official residents of South Dakota and now we finally returned to our new home state.  The drive from Matt and Adams’ house to Custer State Park in the Black Hills was too … Continue reading

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Minneapolis, MN – August 2012

As we left Michigan we decided our next stop should be Minneapolis because Bob was flying to Pittsburgh and needed to be near an airport.  On our way there, we decided to break up the trip by stopping overnight in … Continue reading

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Porcupine Mountains – July 2012

What a lovely drive it is from the Pictured Rocks to the Porcupine Mountains!  The first part of the trip parallels the Lake Superior shoreline, what a great view!  The Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park is the preservation of a … Continue reading

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Pictured Rocks – July 2012

In my opinion, the Upper Peninsula of Michigan is only place in the state where you can experience true wilderness.  The Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore between Munising and Grand Marais are a stunning example of nature’s beauty.  The cliffs along … Continue reading

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Tahquamenon Falls – July 2012

The Mackinac Bridge is one of the largest suspension bridges in the world and is the gateway to the Upper Peninsula.  Every Labor Day the northbound side of the bridge is closed to vehicle traffic for the Mackinac Bridge Walk, … Continue reading

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