We planned to set up camp at Mather Campground then walk to the Grand Canyon to see the sunset. Unfortunately, we did not have enough time. We watched the sun set on the Grand Canyon while we were driving to our campsite. However, it was enjoyable to just look at something and not feel pressure…
We left Bryce Canyon around 2 pm because we wanted to see Horseshoe Bend on our way to the Grand Canyon. Driving another 2 hours got us there. It was a 3/4 mile hike in the desert but it was worth it. Incredibly beautiful creation but also very scary. Once you get to the viewpoint…
April 4, 2016 We drove 4 hours from SLC to Bryce Canyon National Park. From the entrance to the top you gain 2,000 feet and that’s on top of being at 6,000 feet already. At our highest we were at 9.000 feet. Probably the highest either of us has been. My favorite part was the…
April 3, 2016 Spent the night in beautiful SLC. It really is a beautiful city surrounded by mountains like it is. We spend the day yesterday at Antelope Island State Park. Seeing the vast lake was so pretty. We also go to see bison, antelope, and jack rabbits. We didn’t get to see anyone…
Day two begins with an 80 mph speed limit. Kirk likes his cruise control and gets upset if someone makes him slow down. He’s driven the whole way. 400 miles so far. I’ve asked at every stop if he wants me to drive…for the record. Today we made the decision to take a detour to…
April 1, 2016 Got out of Seattle by 10 am! Beautiful day in Seattle today. Temperature was at sixty degrees by the time we left. Today we are headed to Boise. It’s about 400 miles from Seattle. The plan is to eat lunch somewhere along the way. Maybe somewhere with a nice view. We have…
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