Category Archives: Water

Leaving Missoula

We had planned on an early start, and when the dogs woke me at 7:00 am Caleb took them out, but we wouldn’t get out of bed until 8:30 when we hear Sammi say, “hello”. We will go to Robert’s … Continue reading

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Hot and Wet in Idaho

The alarm goes off at 5:30 am. Fifteen minutes later I’m standing in a burning hot-only shower waiting for Caleb to get back with the keys to room 7. I tried splashing water on me using the dog bowl as … Continue reading

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Windy and Free

Up at 5:00 am to high winds and a sky that is on fire. It seems we may be the only people in the park today – or ones that like to get to places before they open. It will take … Continue reading

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A Late Start

With the time change, Pacific to Mountain time, we will wake at 7:00 am. We drive to the southern end of Bryce Canyon and hike the Bristlecone Loop Trail – 1 mile. We stop for a few more pictures and then … Continue reading

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A Drive to Illipah Creek Reservoir

This would be our biggest detour yet. We had been looking forward to visiting any part of Yosemite that doesn’t require a reservation – perhaps the visitor center, but the entrance road on the east side is still closed for … Continue reading

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