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Friday, August 21, 2015

HELL'S REVENGE - MOAB, UTAH

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HELL'S REVENGE - MOAB, UTAH

July 19, 2014 Cowboy Country Off-Road was an amazing adventure!!! Click the title and scroll down to access the video! (W...

Friday, July 17, 2015

HEADING TO MOAB

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From the Grand Canyon we headed towards Moab, Utah.  This post is just a few of the sites along the way.  The last stop before Moab was Wilson's Arch.  To the mama that is terrified of heights, this stop started out not so fun. LOL!  </div>
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Arizona, Grand Canyon, Moab, Roadside Attractions, Utah

HEADING TO MOAB

(Elephant Foot Rock) From the Grand Canyon we headed towards Moab, Utah. This post is just a few of the sites along the way. The l...

THE GRAND CANYON

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Our first stop was the <a href="http://explorethecanyon.com/">National Geographic Grand Canyon Visitor's Center</a>.  Here we were able to grab some food, learn about the canyon and buy our tickets into the park.  We weren't sure we would be able to find parking for the van inside the park so for our first trip in we took the bus to the Grand Canyon Visitor's Center.  From there we jumped on another bus to Yaki Point where we made it just in time to catch the sunset.  Not a bad way to end the day!<br />
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Despite what others said, it was one of the most incredible things I have ever seen.  My oldest DS was absolutely in awe that we were standing on the edge of the Grand Canyon.  You have those moments in life that standout more than others and that moment was one of them. I can feel that moment in my heart. That moment right there was one where I dearly wished that my DH could have been with us.<br />
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From there we headed back to the van on the bus and decided to move up to the visitor's center inside of the park to camp for the night.  This was the best decision ever because at night once everyone leaves the park the camper parking area has very few campers in it because most people move their campers to actual RV campsites.  We had no need for such nonsense so we joined the other couple of rebels and called it a night.  The next morning we could here a few more coming in and within a very short time the rv parking lot was packed.  All we had to do was eat our breakfast in the van and jump out ready to go exploring some more. <br />
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We rode up and down the south rim exploring all of the different points. We hiked the <a href="http://tot.unm.edu/use_it.html">Trail of Time</a>, had a few meals and cooled off with ice cream at the Grand Canyon Village, visited the Hopi House, took in the amazing view from the Lookout Studio, Desert View Watch Tower, Yavapai Observation Station, Powell Point, Mather Point, hiked below the rim on the Bright Angel Trail and visited Hermit's Rest.  We took in the sunset on the second day from several points as we raced on and off the bus. <br />
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So far everyone that we had encountered on our journey has been so nice.  I realized very quickly at the Grand Canyon that far more of the employees and tourists were from other countries.  We met a few Americans as they were the ones always asking about the go pro on a stick where all of the Europeans had their own. LOL! The Europeans had fantastic colorful camera sticks unlike my black utilitarian one.  Let me tell you a selfie stick is an absolute must on a trip like this.  I was so thankful that I never had to ask anyone to take our photo.  I did have people ask me to take theirs which I was happy to do and they always wanted to take one of us in return so I definitely let them but it was nice not to NEED it.  One one bus ride I was sitting next to a  European family so of course I had no idea what they were saying until the words "Chicken McNugget" I started laughing so the family thought I understood their language and tried to speak to me.  I replied back that I didn't understand except for Chicken McNugget the universal language of kids.  We all had a good laugh!<br />
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We ran into one old American nasty threesome on one of the buses.  During peak hours of the day the bus would be so crowded that it was literally impossible to squeeze another human on board.  This type of environment does not bring out the best in people.<br />
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All in all the Grand Canyon was spectacular!  Below you will find photos from our visit.<br />
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Arizona, Grand Canyon, South Rim

THE GRAND CANYON

Our first stop was the National Geographic Grand Canyon Visitor's Center . Here we were able to grab some food, learn about the can...

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS

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On the road from Bandelier National Monument to the Grand Canyon</div>
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We are definitely suckers for roadside attractions, after all that is what makes a road trip.  On our way from Bandelier headed towards the Grand Canyon we found all sorts of great things.  The first stop was <a href="http://www.utah.com/playgrounds/four_corners.htm">Four Corners Monument</a> where Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah meet.   FYI, the location of the monument is actually wrong.  The place where the 4 states really meet is 1,806 feet to the west.  Oh well, still really neat to stop and get a photo.<br />
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From here we headed to Flagstaff and stayed at a <a href="http://www.doubletreeflagstaff.com/">DoubleTree</a> on Route 66.  This was our first night in a hotel and it was so nice to sleep in air conditioning and to take a shower.  Whew! we were not smelling so fresh after a week on the road.  The next morning we hit the road headed to the Grand Canyon and found some more awesome roadside attractions.<br />
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Who could possible resist a drive through zoo?  Nope not us!  The best exhibit was the buffalo enclosure.  They came up super close to the cars so you got to see their cute little faces.  <a href="http://bearizona.com/">Bearizona</a> was definitely not cheap but one of those things that is worth doing at least once.<br />
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 Both photos above were taken at the same place.  It was an awesome tourist trap with a huge rock selection area, giant metal horses and carriages and of course the hot rods which you spot first while flying down the road.<br />
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We got back in the van and just as we were pulling out we spotted the <a href="http://www.bedrockaz.com/">Flintstone's Bedrock City</a>.  This is a "theme park" however, I put quotes around the words theme park for a reason.  This is the strangest place you have ever seen.  It is more like a deserted barren Flintstone village. <br />
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Next stop was the <a href="http://explorethecanyon.com/">National Geographic Grand Canyon Visitors Center.</a><br />
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Arizona, Flagstaff, Roadside Attractions

ROADSIDE ATTRACTIONS

On the road from Bandelier National Monument to the Grand Canyon We are definitely suckers for roadside attractions, after all that is...

Monday, July 14, 2014

LOS ALAMOS, NEW MEXICO

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The drive from Santa Fe to Los Alamos was quick and full of sights.  Los Alamos sits on top of a mountain and has a very explosive history.  Our first stop was the <a href="http://www.lanl.gov/museum/index.php">Bradbury Museum</a>.  We learned all about the making of the atomic bomb and the history of Los Alamos National Laboratory.<br />
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From there we explored the town for a little bit in search for some atomic bomb souvenirs and then headed to <a href="http://www.nps.gov/band/index.htm">Bandelier National Monument</a> in Frijoles canyon. <br />
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We camped in the parking lot of the Visitor's Center.  They actually had RV camping which was nice.  We woke up early the next morning ate our breakfast in the EP, bought our park entrance tickets and waited for the bus ride up.<br />
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Before leaving Santa Fe we had to make a quick pit stop for new hiking boots, paired with our awesome socks that we bought at a boutique on the Plaza, just perfect for hiking at Bandelier.<br />
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Anywhere that the boys could romp and run free was an excellent stop.  The first cliff dwellings that you come to on the hike to Alcove house had lot of rocks, holes and tight spots that the kids could have played in all day.  There was even a little steam that we had to cross that the kids enjoyed.<br />
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<span style="text-align: left;">Just down the road from the Bandelier Visitor Center is a wonderful overlook with beautiful views of the Rio Grande.  Check out 2 of our photos from our stop.</span></div>
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Los Alamos, Museum, New Mexico, Rio Grande

LOS ALAMOS, NEW MEXICO

The drive from Santa Fe to Los Alamos was quick and full of sights. Los Alamos sits on top of a mountain and has a very explosive histo...

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LOS ALAMOS, NEW MEXICO

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