Category Archives: Places to Go

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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Cedar Breaks National Monument

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Roger

There was nothing quick about our drive across Utah. Our general direction was southwest, but we spent a lot of time going in every other direction except, perhaps, straight east. Almost every stretch of it was stunning, and we didn’t … Continue reading →

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Capitol Reef National Park

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Roger

At some point on Saturday evening, My wife asked me if we were just driving again on Sunday. That had actually been my plan. We had reservations at a hotel in St. George, Utah, and I figured we’d head that … Continue reading →

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Utah Vacation — Day One

Posted on October 20, 2018 by Roger

It’s been a long time since we just took off for an extended vacation. When we decided to do it this year, Sally couldn’t get off work until the last week of October. That was later in the season than … Continue reading →

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Glow at the Gardens

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Roger

I had barely mentioned this pumpkin-carving festival at the Denver Botanical Gardens when my wife told me to buy tickets. Our only option was a Thursday night. We drove up after work and ate supper at Noodles. The park was … Continue reading →

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