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We got to Arches around 1:30 PM and it was closed due to overcrowding. I don’t think this had anything to do with covid, at least not directly. I think there are just so many people here. Last night in Capitol Reef it got down into the 20’s, 40’s during the day yesterday, yet allContinue reading “Arches NP closed!”

Always be skeptical of a Campground Full sign. We left Ruby’s Best Western RV park Sunday without a definite spot to stay the night. We had a spot reserved in Capitol Reef NP for Monday through recreation.gov but they were supposedly full Sunday. We went to the campground host and asked, found out they hadContinue reading “Capitol Reef NP”

On a very cold windy day we drove through Bryce Canyon stopping at all the turnouts and taking short walks. Busy but not congested like Zion NP was, this park the drive is on the rim of the canyon while Zion is on the canyon floor. The views at Bryce are spectacular and the geologyContinue reading “Bryce Canyon NP”

Organic has got to be the most successful marketing ploy ever used. There’s no science that organic foods are healthier or more nutritious. But this…. …. Well I guess if it helps with sales.

Traveling and walking our dog has led me to encounter dog ‘breeds’ that I wasn’t aware of. This morning there was a springer doodle. Of course we all know of Cockapoo’s, golden doodles, labradoodles, golden labs. Obvious what those are. But how about a chiweenie or a ausadoodle. Ironic that most of those are recognizedContinue reading “Designer Dogs”

Just a note so I’ll remember next time we come, if there is a next time. This RV park is basically a flat, asphalt and gravel lot nearly full of RV’s, in St. George. The temple is not a mountain or interesting rock formation, it’s a Mormon temple. The showers were excellent, there is aContinue reading “McArthur’s Temple View RV Park”

Went to Zion National Park today. Man is it touristy and congested. There was only a short line to get in but once in there was NO parking. People were driving around stalking pedestrians in hopes they were leaving and freeing up a space. In fairness to the park there was a sign just beforeContinue reading “Zion NP and Croshaw’s Pies”

They say travel is enlightening. I got a better understanding of California by being there, however briefly. It has the highest effective poverty rate, the largest gap between rich and poor, the most homeless, the most drug abuse, high crime, poor schools despite one of the highest per pupil expenditures in the nation and diseasesContinue reading “Leaving California”

Sitting in the ModVan for our first night of “camping”. Carpenteria State Beach was our choice. Only a 30 minute drive from the pick up site, we knew we would need time to unpack and store all the stuff we brought. We drove 4 days to get here. Planned 8 to 9 hrs/day driving timeContinue reading

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