Takeaways from the Road

Takeaways from the Road

This month, my husband and I set off for our annual RV trip that takes us from Michigan to the West, and back home –  about 5,000 miles round-trip. For many years, my husband happily did the driving of our RV while I plied him with caffeine and conversation....
Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park

As the final article in my National Park Series, I saved the best for last, or at least my favorite for last. Yellowstone National Park is mostly based in the northwest corner of the state of Wyoming, with small sections in Idaho and Montana. Part of the Rocky...
Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park

My National Park Series, so far, has taken us through the splendor of some of the U.S.’s most treasured spaces, including Badlands, Zion, Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef. But does it get any better than the Rocky Mountains? My visit in October of this year to Rocky...
Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks

Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef National Parks

Did you know that Utah is home to five National Parks? Only California and Alaska contain more national parks; however, the close proximity of the parks in Utah makes it easy to visit several during the same trip. Last month, I wrote about my time at Zion National...
Zion National Park

Zion National Park

Last month, I wrote about my trip to Badlands National Park. As a continuation of what I’ll call my “National Park Series,”, I want to share some highlights from my time in Zion National Park. Located in southwestern Utah, Zion is one of many national parks within the...