Tag Archives: Motel

Frog Legs and Wheat Arms

I love camping. I enjoy waking up to the skies at first light and being able to watch the sunrise. At home, we have dark curtains to help block out the artificial light that would otherwise come through; though we … Continue reading

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The Peace of Being Alone

Some days there is no greater joy than riding in the car with the window down listening to the birds sing and the engine rumble its way around the curves and up the hills. I start my morning off at 4:30 … Continue reading

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Day 13: In Wyoming

A good night’s sleep is had by all and we are ready for the park at 6:10 am. We hiked the 2.5 mile loop Historic Quarry Trail. A side trail leads to the spot where Lee “Peg Leg” Craig mined … Continue reading

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A Sixty Degree Jump

We woke at 6:30 am and walked all the short trails in Canyonlands National Park before the visitor center opened. The temperature will climb 30 degrees in that time, a low of 34 to 64, with a high of 94 … Continue reading

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Trip to Ruby Falls

The motivation for this trip began with a desire to visit Ruby Falls over 400 miles from home. I knew it would not be an all day venture and couldn’t guarantee that this one place would be worth the gas … Continue reading

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