Category Archives: National Parks

Arches National Park

Posted on October 26, 2018 by Roger

After visiting National Parks on four of the previous five days, we had it down to a science—sort of. We grabbed a raspberry scone at a Moab bakery and were at the park entrance just after dawn. Too early, as … Continue reading →

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Canyonlands National Park

Posted on October 25, 2018 by Roger

Canyonlands National Park is divided into three segments by the Colorado and Green Rivers, and there are no bridges or other means to get from one segment to another without driving a great distance outside the park. We opted to … 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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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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