Pipe Springs National Monument was our place to go. This was a settlement for the Morman people and the Indians. They both had a very hard time understanding each others way of life. The Mormans brought cattle to the area since the spring was available for water. However, they did not share the water with …
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Oct. 2nd
Grand Canyon North Rim was our destination for today. We hiked some of the Ken Patrick Trail from Point Imperial, the tallest point of the Grand Canyon. 8803 ft. Vista Encantada was our next stop. Then to Roosevelt Point, named for Teddy Roosevelt. Angels Window and Cape Royal views Bright Angel Point was the last …
Sept. 29th
Today’s journey was to Cedar Breaks National Monument. I read this is the place to visit to see beautiful fall colors. Did not disappoint us. The monument is the crown of the Escalante. This reminded us of Bryce Canyon, just a smaller area with hoodoos, fins and a great trail around the top. Chessmen Ridge …
Sept. 27th & 28th
Barry and I travelled to see Butch Cassidy’s boy hood home. His name was Robert Leroy Parker. He was 14 when they moved to this home and left when he was 18. His family was Morman and he was the oldest of 13. He worked for a farmer with the last name of Cassidy and …
Sept. 25th
Barry and I visited Bryce Canyon today. On our way, we drove through Red Canyon and Dixie National Forest. We took the shuttle bus to Bryce Point to see the amphitheater. We did not hike down to the bottom, we hiked the rim trail to Inspiration Point. Bryce Canyon is a must see for everyone, …
Sept. 23rd
Happy birthday older brother, Hank!! We left Vernal on Sunday and arrived to Salt Lake City. Our plans where changed due to a health issue. Barry drove to Salt Lake while I was transported by ambulance there. My gallbladder is now part of Utah and I’m healing well. Crazy how it just happened. Both Vernal …
Sept. 18th
Flaming Gorge Recreational Area and Red Canyon.
Sept. 17th
This week has been all about animals; alive and dead. First, Dinosaur National Monument. A definite trip for children to see real prehistoric dinosaur bones. Then, we walked the trail back to the visitor center. We saw clam fossils and dinosaur bones left in the rocks. Onto Harpers Point a part of the Dinosaur National …
Sept. 15th
Barry and I travelled to Vernal, Utah today. Drove up and over the Ashley National Forest on our way. We met our friends, Jim and Betty tonight, we both were staying in Congress, Arizona last winter. We are in Dinosaur land.
Sept. 13th
Sunday Funday!! Here we come Arches National Park. We were in the park by 8:30, we were told to get in early. First stop to see the North and South Arches and Turret Arch. Barry and I then ventured out to see the Delicate Arch. We chose to hike the upper loop to get a …
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