6-28-21: Reluctantly leaving Cedar Breaks, it was a short drive to the RV park outside of Bryce Canyon. Having been unable to secure a spot in the actual park campground I had made reservations at a private RV park about 20 miles outside the Park. Upon arriving I was told by the nice office folksContinue reading “Bryce Canyon, Utah”
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Cedar Breaks National Monument, Utah
6-27-21: I had scheduled a night at Point Supreme campground in the Cedar Breaks National Monument as a way to break up the drive from Zion NP to Moab. I had not done much research and just figured it would be a quick stop on the way to someplace cool. Well IT IS someplace cool!Continue reading “Cedar Breaks National Monument, Utah”
Zion National Park, Utah
6-25-21: With Las Vegas and the high roller treatment now in the rear view mirror it was time to point towards Utah and my first stop, Zion National Park. I had reservations at an RV park in Virgin Utah which is about 15 miles from the park. I arrived at the 1pm check in timeContinue reading “Zion National Park, Utah”
Vegas Baby!!
Honoring a long standing tradition, I met with my buddy Dave to celebrate our June birthdays in style and that means Vegas! We always start by driving fast cars on Exotics Racing‘s track and then go cool off and wander around the forum shops at Caesars Palace staring at all the cool watches. Exotics Racing:Continue reading “Vegas Baby!!”
Palm Springs/Salton Sea/San Diego
6-17-21: Hoping for some relief after the 125 degree days in Death Valley, I had plans to finish the week in Palm Springs, still the desert… right. Shadow hills RV park was very nice and had placed me in a spot that would shade me from the afternoon sun, but with temps in the 112-115Continue reading “Palm Springs/Salton Sea/San Diego”
Death Valley
Leaving Lone Pine, I was off to visit Death Valley for 2 nights. Lucky for me there is a heat wave affecting the west coast at the moment. I’m glad I decided to leave the trailer behind in Lone Pine and had booked a room at the Inn at Death Valley Only a short driveContinue reading “Death Valley”
Bristlecone forest
My last full day in Lone Pine and I was off early to drive up and explore the Ancient Bristlecone forest. Located in the White Mountains high above Bishop CA this forest contains trees that only grow above 9000 feet are believed to be over 4000 years old. Just over an hour over a windingContinue reading “Bristlecone forest”
Owens Valley
For my next camping spot I reserved 4 nights at the Boulder Creek RV park in Lone Pine, CA. Now this is NOT at all like the Boulder Creek in the Santa Cruz mountains! Located on the flat Owens Valley floor at around 4000ft its all desert heat and high winds. Here is my view.Continue reading “Owens Valley”
High Sierra adventures!
6-7-21: Soon I will be able to have a blog post where I don’t make a stupid rookie RV mistake. This will not be that post. Being a native Californian, I have been to the Sierras on many occasions to visit Yosemite and the ghost town of Bodie on the Eastern side. However, previously IContinue reading “High Sierra adventures!”
Oregon waterfalls
4-7-21: Leaving Eastern Oregon, I’m heading back towards Central Oregon to stay at Susan Creek Campground on the North Umpqua River. I’m hunting for more waterfalls! Truly, I am amazed at how many waterfalls there are in Oregon, especially with it being such a dry year. The official state motto is “ alis volat propriis”Continue reading “Oregon waterfalls”