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Yellowstone was grand! We started right around the west thumb area and did the loop around.It took all day,all of 6 hours or so but it was worth it.The road twists and turns.Mountain views,mixed in with hot springs,creek rapids,lakes and some glorious trees that dotted the roadways.Almost every kind of rugged forest and mountain terrain that you can imagine.The weather was perfect.I was there in July and it was in the mid 60's,light jacket weather,being a native of the south and used to hot temps and high humidity this weather was just right.The hot springs around the Mammoth cave area were breathtaking.Steamboat geyser was a sight to see.And Emerald springs had the most amazing unearthly green tones to them.As you walk along the trails the smell of sulfur fills the air and you feel as if ... read more

View of the Columbia River and the postcard view. This was where I first saw the Bridge of the Gods.I had driven almost 3,000 miles altogether to see this bridge. It was August and river chiggers and gnats abound,along with all kinds of other summer insects but none of that bothered me.Alone with that river just changed my life.I reflected upon my journey and what I had been through.I had traveled so far and now it was starting to feel like home.... read more

Chicago,Navy pier,Lake Michigan on the fourth of July.A perfect recipe for patriotism:-) Chicago,July 2009... read more