As I sit here writing this final blog I cannot believe the beautiful country that we have seen. We have driven 16,100 miles across Canada and the United States. This is a trip we will never forget and as we look over our photos we will have memories for years to come.
Steve is now planning our next mini adventure to Nova Scotia and eastern Canada. Traveling around the continent is such an awesome experience.
We hope you enjoyed reading our blog and looking at the photos we have taken. Steve and I think we may have taken about 4,000 digital photos over the almost six months.
UNTIL WE TRAVEL AGAIN. We hope you have a blessed Christmas and we look forward to the New Year.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Final Lap of our Trip
Around November 1st we turned east and started to head home. We made our way through New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkanses, Tennessee, and then on to Marietta Georgia for Thanksgiving.
We spend three weeks camping north of Marietta and spent almost 3 weeks with our grand children and chldren. It was an wonderful time to just visit and go to Bounce U with Elise, Gabby, and Travis.
Thanksgiviing was spent with Jeremiah, Annie, Zachary, Melissa, and Travis and his family. Travis cooked a delicious turkey. We had fun playing rock band with Ben and his Melissa. They spend Thanksgiving with her family.
Then it was on to Charleston to see Amanda and Travis. We had a second Thanksgiving with them and their dogs Shadow and Jack.
Then on Wednesday December 3rd, we headed home to Virginia. It was good to get here.
We spend three weeks camping north of Marietta and spent almost 3 weeks with our grand children and chldren. It was an wonderful time to just visit and go to Bounce U with Elise, Gabby, and Travis.
Thanksgiviing was spent with Jeremiah, Annie, Zachary, Melissa, and Travis and his family. Travis cooked a delicious turkey. We had fun playing rock band with Ben and his Melissa. They spend Thanksgiving with her family.
Then it was on to Charleston to see Amanda and Travis. We had a second Thanksgiving with them and their dogs Shadow and Jack.
Then on Wednesday December 3rd, we headed home to Virginia. It was good to get here.
Grand Canyon National Park Arizona
When we left the park of Utah we were trying to digest the beauty. So many memories that will keep us warm this winter.
We arrived at the Grand Canyon and spent three nights. The campground was quiet and very pleasant. We rode our bikes, took a hike along the South Rim, and watched a sunset up at the lodge.
This park had many more visitors than the others. We took the shuttle where there was one in order to be able to see everything.
What an awesome place!
We arrived at the Grand Canyon and spent three nights. The campground was quiet and very pleasant. We rode our bikes, took a hike along the South Rim, and watched a sunset up at the lodge.
This park had many more visitors than the others. We took the shuttle where there was one in order to be able to see everything.
What an awesome place!
CAPITOL REEF, BRYCE AND ZION NATIONAL PARKS,UTAH
It is amazing that one state can have such beautiful national parks. After Arches we traveled southwest to Capitol Reef National Park. We took a great hike to see the Natural Bridge.
Then onto Bryce where the temperatures dropped aboout 30 degrees. It was so cold we had to close both beds of our camper and sleep on the table that makes into a bed. But once again what beautiful sites we saw.
After Bryce we traveled to Zion National Park. The temperature became warm again and made for some great hiking and biking. We entered into Zion from the east side. About a quarter of a mile before the park entrance, there was a sign that said there were size requirements to go through the tunnels. We didn't know if we would make it or not. Well, the park ranger came out and measured the back of the camper and we discovered that it is 93 inches wide and you could not be over 94 inches wide to travel on your own through the tunnels. The tunnel was built in the 1930's for model T's.
What a ride. Thank goodness it was Steve's day to drive. After we got through the 1.1 miles of tunnels the road was a very steep switch back that was not only scary but will be memorable for the rest of our lives.
One day we took a bike ride up to Zion Lodge. This road did not allow cars on it; only shuttle buses. We met a couple who were a little older than we were and they were making the ride easily; we couldn't let them show us up so we decided we would ride instead of taking the bus to the lodge. It was a great trip. We met up; with the other couple and talked with them on our ride. They have taken a bike ride of 900miles. I don't think we could go that far!
I think Zion was one of our favorite national parks.
Then onto Bryce where the temperatures dropped aboout 30 degrees. It was so cold we had to close both beds of our camper and sleep on the table that makes into a bed. But once again what beautiful sites we saw.
After Bryce we traveled to Zion National Park. The temperature became warm again and made for some great hiking and biking. We entered into Zion from the east side. About a quarter of a mile before the park entrance, there was a sign that said there were size requirements to go through the tunnels. We didn't know if we would make it or not. Well, the park ranger came out and measured the back of the camper and we discovered that it is 93 inches wide and you could not be over 94 inches wide to travel on your own through the tunnels. The tunnel was built in the 1930's for model T's.
What a ride. Thank goodness it was Steve's day to drive. After we got through the 1.1 miles of tunnels the road was a very steep switch back that was not only scary but will be memorable for the rest of our lives.
One day we took a bike ride up to Zion Lodge. This road did not allow cars on it; only shuttle buses. We met a couple who were a little older than we were and they were making the ride easily; we couldn't let them show us up so we decided we would ride instead of taking the bus to the lodge. It was a great trip. We met up; with the other couple and talked with them on our ride. They have taken a bike ride of 900miles. I don't think we could go that far!
I think Zion was one of our favorite national parks.
Arches and Canyonlands National Park, Moab Utah
We entered Utah from the east driving into Moab. What a place! If you want to dirt bike, ATV, or hike this is the place to be. We visited Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park. The colors were brilliant and the sites incredible!
We also took a night time boat ride on the Colorado River. It started out with a bbque dinner and then the boat ride along the river. There was narration and a light show. It was so much fun!
We took a ride around the La Sal Mountains and went to the Red Cliff Lodge for wine tasting from the Castle Creek Winery.
Moab and the surrounding area has been popular in many movies with John Wayne and other famous actors. Geronimo was one of the movies.
We also took a night time boat ride on the Colorado River. It started out with a bbque dinner and then the boat ride along the river. There was narration and a light show. It was so much fun!
We took a ride around the La Sal Mountains and went to the Red Cliff Lodge for wine tasting from the Castle Creek Winery.
Moab and the surrounding area has been popular in many movies with John Wayne and other famous actors. Geronimo was one of the movies.
Black Canyon on the Gunnison National Park
After we left Colorado Springs we traveled west to Black Canyon on the Gunnison National Park. The weather was warm and the canyon was unbelievable. We hiked on the various trails and saw a quiet beauty that is hard to put into words.
Pikes Peak Colorado
We had to get our winter coats out because we were going to the top of Pike's Peak. The weather there was 6 degrees and snowing. We took the cog railroad to the top. It was a beautiful trip. When we got to the peak the air was very thin. Pike's Peak is 14,110 feet above sea level. We were a little queasy getting of the cog train; but the homemade donuts in the restaurant helped to settle us down. At first it was cloudy but then it started to clear a little. What an awesome day we had.
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