There is an old saying here in Tucson, “if you can’t stand the 100’s, you do not deserve the 70’s”. Well, it’s not that we can’t stand the 100’s, it’s just we prefer them sitting around a pool with a cold drink. On the contrary, the 70’s are made for hiking, and that time of year has … Continue reading Hiking Season Begins: Saguaro National Park East
Fall Colors
History in New Jersey
After a short detour to Southern California for some work meetings, our hop-scotch trip continued as we headed east to New Jersey. It has been over a year since we were out to see the east coast “big city” family. In between our visits they had moved, both graduated from their master’s programs and both started … Continue reading History in New Jersey
Running in Kansas City
With our move this past winter, our summer “excursion” and the routines of life, it has been too long since we were out to see our sons and daughter-in-laws at their places. So, we planned a hop-scotch trip to see them this fall. Of course we need to arrive after the humidity and before the … Continue reading Running in Kansas City
Breck: Second Half
As I sit here in the warm comfort of my home, I realized we had not closed out our visit to Breckenridge. During our last few days there, the weather was starting to turn "wintery" and we had to make a hasty exit to avoid the incoming 10 inches of snow and sub-freezing temperatures that … Continue reading Breck: Second Half
The Road to Breck
The weekend started with a cool sunny day in Estes park, but the forecast called for rain late morning and on through the day and it was move day for us. Our adventures in Estes Park had run out and it was time to pack-up, unhook and take to the road before the rain started. … Continue reading The Road to Breck
Rocky Mountain N.P.: Part 2
After two full and fun days of exploring the wonders of RMNP, we thought it might be time to take a pause and see what all the community of Estes Park has to offer. Like any other town located just outside the gates of a national park, Estes Park is a tourist town. There are … Continue reading Rocky Mountain N.P.: Part 2
Rocky Mountain N.P. Part 1
There is so much to see and do here, we decided an article on our visit to Rocky Mountain National Park needed to be more then just one blog. So, here is Part 1: Trail Ridge Road and hiking to Ouzel Falls. Our trip from Fort Collins was uneventful and quick, only 57 miles. We … Continue reading Rocky Mountain N.P. Part 1
