Sept. 28, 2010 - Moab, Utah and Arches National Park. We began the day with an easy drive to the Park entrance, then climbed to a high plateau and the marvellous views began. The attached pictures show only a part of what we saw, and it was ALL spectacular. The day turned out to be quite warm again at 32C, which converts to about 92F and we went through a lot of water. All the locals are talking about the heat wave which is gripping the entire southwest part of the US. We hiked in to several of the arches. They do not seem to place them beside the roadway, but some of the good ones are not too far a hike. By the time we reached the far end of the park we were too ... read more

September 24 and 25, 2010: Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. We have just spent two of the most wonderful days you could ever imagine or wish for in Yellowstone and the Grand Teton National Parks, Wyoming. Blue skies, bright sunshine, mild temperatures and the Aspen and Cottonwood trees in their fall splendor and spectacular scenery all the way. Geysers, hot springs, mud pots, colored rocks, rivers, lakes, mountain peaks and wildlife. What more could you ask for?? Our trigger fingers have been really busy (on the camera, that is), but I promise you we will not send you A-L-L the pictures we have taken - just a sampling enough to make you wish you were here as well!! Friday we drove from Yellowstone’s North Gate all the way down to the South Gate making ... read more

Today we traveled over several dramatic mountain passes and I (Lorraine) even got to drive our rig over the Great Divide - while Dwain nervously rode along in the passenger seat!! Stephen's Pass (yesterday) - elev. 4061 ft. Fourth of July Pass, ID - elev. 3173 ft. Lookout Pass, ID - elev. 4725 ft. Pipestone Pass (Continental Divide) - elev. 6347 ft. Now we are up in the mountains the nights are getting colder. We will appreciate the new electric blanket we bought for the trailer as well as the heated seats in the truck first thing in the morning!! Sure have come a long way from the days of the Wagon Trains. Tonight we are in a most beautiful spot, backed right up to the Yellowstone River with mountains behind. We got here late in ... read more