Our journey to Yosemite National Park included a little side trip back to Kings Canyon, where we saw a mama bear and her very tiny cubs. It looked like she was trying to show them where to find tasty treats under and around stumps and logs. Her kids were busy bouncing off trees and each … More Yosemite National Park
Most people know we like warm weather. The warmer the better, right? Well, Death Valley tested our claim in the best way. All that heat and no humidity was glorious. At 9 AM, the temperature was already perfect, and it was only going to get warmer. We made sure the truck had plenty of coolant, … More Death Valley National Park
We spent a day at Petrified Forest National Park, enjoying the sunshine and the beauty of the park. While the petrified trees did not show up very well in our photos, we were able to capture the painted deserts. One of our favorites was and area called Blue Mesa. Long ago, ancient waterways deposited clay, … More More Awesome Arizona, Starting with Petrified Forest & Saguaro National Parks
Our tour of amazing rock formations and canyons continued in Arizona, where we explored Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Antelope Canyon, and of course Grand Canyon National Park. First up was Canyon de Chelly National Monument. While smaller and lesser known than the Grand Canyon, this place was absolutely stunning. There are so many overlooks … More Grand Canyon National Park, Canyon de Chelly National Monument, & Antelope Canyon
They are called the big five, the mighty five, and the amazing five. Do an online search of Utah’s national parks, and it is easy to see they are very popular. We decided to adjust our schedule to see them earlier than originally planned. Our goal was to check them out before summer break started … More Utah’s National Parks: Arches, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, Capitol Reef, & Zion.
Galaxy Quest is one of our favorite silly movies. It is a cute little parody that pokes fun at a certain sci-fi television series, the related conventions, and somewhat rabid fans. If you need a silly break, you should check it out. We stumbled across one of the locations for this film while in Utah. … More Have you seen Galaxy Quest? (Goblin Valley State Park)
The Gateway Arch was recently designated as a national park. Most National Parks are in a natural and recreational setting, not in the middle of a busy city. This is the only park where we were surrounded by homeless people as soon as we parked our rig. The arch is an important monument, but we … More Gateway Arch National Park & Route 66
In Nashville, we did many of the traditional touristy things, starting with a tour the Grand ole opry and the Opryland hotel. The opry has moved to different locations over the years, but they have kept the section of the original stage, which they always keep front and center in their current location. Naturally, hubby … More Music and adventures in Tennessee
On our way to Mammoth Cave National Park, we had to make a detour and have lunch at the birthplace of Kentucky Fried Chicken. At one time, there was a motel there, but that portion of the Saunders court and cafe is just a distant memory. There is a nice little museum in the restaurant … More Mammoth Cave National Park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park was next on our list, and we were able to explore Georgia along the way. A favorite highlight from the journey was the little town Juliette, where we dined on fried green tomatoes at the Whistle stop café, and enjoyed a stroll through town with the mayor, Otis the rooster. … More Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Traveling Team Fischer 