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Monument Valley

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Roger

It just happened that our route took us through Monument Valley, but we weren’t upset about it. Of course, I was familiar with it from every western movie ever. Sam, our friendly waitress at Zion National park, told us we … Continue reading →

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Navajo Bridge

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Roger

I kept my eyes on the sky the entire time we were at Zion in case a California Condor flew over. If I’d seen one, we would probably have gone to Bryce Canyon National Park on Wednesday. But I didn’t, … Continue reading →

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Bird #505 — California Condor

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Roger

gymnogyps (from gumnos bare, naked, and gups vulture) californianus (California) Wednesday, October 24, 2018 — 9:47 am Vermilion Cliffs National Monument — House Rock Valley Road In 1987, there were only 22 wild California Condors in the world, all of … Continue reading →

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Zion National Park — Day Two

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Roger

We grabbed a quick breakfast in the hotel and drove back to the park. This day was sunny from the start, with temperatures near 60°, and these facts were reflected in the crowds. Right from the start, everything was busier. … Continue reading →

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Zion National Park — Day One

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Roger

We woke up Monday to rain. It continued all through our waffle breakfast and our 45-minute drive to Zion National Park. As we passed through Springdale, we saw a sign that read, “Zion NP lots filled. Park in town.” This … Continue reading →

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