2021-05-20 13:51
Many people have asked me how I decide where to go while on my road trip in VANgo. Generally speaking, I’m going in search of 70 degree weather, wildflowers, and fall color in au… Read More
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2021-05-18 12:59
I’m not sure how exactly I ended up at the Swan Falls Dam in the Snake River Canyon to camp. As I sifted through free campsites on my iOverlander and Free Roam apps, I wanted a p… Read More
2021-05-15 13:49
I’d never heard of the City of Wendover, until I decided to visit the Bonneville Salt Flats, just 9 miles to the East. I expected some tiny place, but instead, I found a Utah cit… Read More
2021-05-13 13:03
Back on the road again, I planned on meeting some friends in Moab on Wednesday. There was a brief break in the rainy and snowy weather nearby Denver on Tuesday, so I headed out early a… Read More
2021-05-11 13:23
There are lots of things to do in Moab, but most the time I am here, I hike in or nearby the National Parks. As a result, I have plenty of posts about different visits to Moab. This ti… Read More
2021-05-08 12:22
For my 50th birthday, I went with 8 friends to St. Lucia. Five of us are divers, and we bought the dive package at Anse Chastenet which includes a room, all-inclusive food, and 14 dive… Read More
2021-05-06 13:07
My original plan for my 50th birthday was to visit Fiji in September, six months after I turned 50. But of course, COVID interfered. And frankly, I think I’m glad. I… Read More
2021-05-04 13:57
For my 50th birthday, a group of friends and I visited St. Lucia for a week, minus one day, thanks to American Airlines. While most of our trip was focused around water sports and enjo… Read More
2021-04-27 12:50
After a long uphill hike yesterday on Granite Mountain Trail, I planned a short 4.5 mile loop on the Watson Lake and Flume Trail. Watson Lake is located at Watson Park right off Highwa… Read More
2021-04-24 13:36
After a lovely night on Thumb Butte Road, the following morning Annie and I drove to Granite Mountain Trail about half an hour north. Along with Thumb Butte Road, Granite Mountain Trai… Read More
2021-04-22 13:50
After my visit to Sedona and Camp Verde, I traveled south to Prescott. I swung through briefly ten years ago on my year long road trip around the USA, and wanted to revisit. Than… Read More
2021-04-20 13:26
Sedona is an Arizona desert town near Flagstaff that is surrounded by red-rock buttes. The town of 10,000 is noted for its natural beauty, relaxing energy, and active arts community.&n&hell…Read More
2021-04-17 13:00
While in Sedona, I hiked the Bell Rock Pathway and the Airport Mesa Viewpoint which are the locations of two of the four earth vortexes. I had hoped to also get Cathedral Rock into the… Read More
2021-04-15 13:44
Camp Verde is located 27 miles south of Sedona in Yavapai County, Arizona. The town of 11,000 is quiet, offers friendly service, and is a gateway to many tourist activities. I wa… Read More
2021-04-13 13:30
When I stopped by the Camp Verde Visitor Center to check out the museum, Lynette greeted me with a wealth of knowledge. She wanted me to have a map. I pointed to the map in my hand, an… Read More
2021-04-10 13:46
Having lots of flexibility has spoiled me, and I do my best to skip weekend hiking and only go during the week when it is more peaceful. The exception is when I hike with friends who o… Read More
2021-04-08 13:17
I’ve followed many threads about Sedona on a Facebook Travel Group. It seems almost weekly someone asks for the tops things to do in the Sedona area. Almost always, someone comme… Read More
2021-04-06 13:28
The Vortexes Sedona, Arizona is known for its healing earth vortexes. Yes, they say vortexes, not vortices. Anyway, a vortex is believed to be a special spot on earth where energ… Read More
2021-04-03 13:41
A very popular hiking destination in Sedona is called the Seven Sacred Pools. It is located in the Red Rock-Secret Mountain Wilderness and may be reached by the Soldier Pass Trailhead… Read More
2021-04-01 12:41
I found a hike on AllTrails to Montezuma Well. It was just a short 0.7 mile loop with an offshoot. Since the forecast called for rain, I thought it would be a nice outing for Ann… Read More
2021-03-30 13:03
As a I mentioned in my previous post, I arrived in the Sedona area Sunday afternoon in hopes of finding some nice, dispersed camping after the weekenders left. Surprisingly, tons of sp… Read More
2021-03-28 13:09
The Petrified Forest National Park is located on I-40 about halfway between Albuquerque and Sedona, though a little closer to Sedona. It is a good stop for breaking up the monotonous d… Read More
2021-03-26 13:02
Ten years ago, on my first road trip across the USA (map), I wanted to snap a photo of each state sign. The first few times, I did so as I zoomed across the state line. Naturally… Read More
2021-03-24 21:16
Well, better late than never! I’m finally getting around to writing about the final two weeks of VANgo’s conversion the pickup day. Wanderful Wheels delivered right o… Read More
2021-03-13 14:46
When the prettiest part of a two mile hike, sometimes four miles, depending on how far I go, it a bushel of wheat grass, I don’t tend to write about it. But since I’ve walk… Read More
2021-03-03 14:40
I’ve been nominated by some fellow bloggers, Tony and Margie with Back Roads and Other Stories as well as Jyothi with Travel Explore Enjoy, to post one favorite travel p… Read More
2021-02-27 14:50
I’m only 18 days away from flying to Durango to pick up VANgo. But who’s counting? ME! Week 8 With the floors, walls and rough electrical in place, in the 8th week Wanderfu… Read More
2021-02-23 18:09
Today I took another walk on the Platte River Trail. I’ve been slowly working my way south a few miles at a time. I started where I left off last time at Grant-Frontier Par… Read More
2021-02-20 16:18
I’ve been nominated by some fellow bloggers, Tony and Margie with Back Roads and Other Stories as well as Jyothi with Travel Explore Enjoy, to post one favorite travel p… Read More
2021-02-18 14:01
It’s a happy day in my world. Look at the progress Wanderful Wheels has made on VANgo in the last two weeks! They added the solar, rough electrical, and the woodwork on the… Read More
2021-02-16 14:57
I’ve been nominated by some fellow bloggers, Tony and Margie with Back Roads and Other Stories as well as Jyothi with Travel Explore Enjoy, to post one favorite travel p… Read More
2021-02-13 15:25
Aside from the cold weather, I took a lovely walk along the Platte River Trail today. As part of my Platte River Trail series, today I wanted to walk from Vanderbilt Park south to Gran… Read More
2021-02-11 15:30
I’ve been nominated by some fellow bloggers, Tony and Margie with Back Roads and Other Stories as well as Jyothi with Travel Explore Enjoy, to post one favorite travel p… Read More
2021-02-09 15:53
I’ve been nominated by some fellow bloggers, Tony and Margie with Back Roads and Other Stories as well as Jyothi with Travel Explore Enjoy, to post one favorite travel p… Read More
2021-02-06 14:19
Well, it has been another three weeks into my van conversion. I’m delighted to now have the exterior complete. Below are the latest updates in the process. Week 3 In week 3… Read More
2021-02-04 14:27
In my quest to walk the Platte River Trail from the North of Denver south to potentially Chatfield Reservoir, I set on my next five mil out-and-back journey. My previous walk to me nor… Read More
2021-02-02 13:56
I wore rose colored sunglasses during my walk along the Platte River Trail from Frog Hollow Park to Confluence Park. Well, actually they were brown lenses, but everything looked much b… Read More
2021-01-30 16:16
I’ve been nominated by some fellow bloggers, Tony and Margie with Back Roads and Other Stories as well as Jyothi with Travel Explore Enjoy, to post one favorite travel p… Read More
2021-01-28 14:10
Through Instagram and my blog, I have started to meet some local people with whom I have common interests, such as hiking and walking. Recently, I was honored to meet Chris Englert wit… Read More
2021-01-26 14:02
Today I hiked to John Frazer Cabin via Blue Grouse and Mule Deer Trails in Golden Gate Canyon State Park. The park is located 35 miles west of Denver, is very large, and has several en… Read More
2021-01-23 15:16
I’ve been nominated by some fellow bloggers, Tony and Margie with Back Roads and Other Stories as well as Jyothi with Travel Explore Enjoy, to post one favorite travel p… Read More
2021-01-21 14:00
It has been a month since I left VANgo with Wanderful Wheels for my camper van conversion. I dropped it off sooner than my slotted arrival time on the contract. But I wanted to t… Read More
2021-01-19 14:21
About Big Cypress National Preserve The Everglades encompass 4,000 square miles of Central and South Florida. When a jetport was proposed to be built in the heart of them during the la… Read More
2021-01-16 14:25
Ten years ago, I visited the Everglades National Park for a day. I really enjoyed it and wished to return. Finally I did, only this time I explored the area near Everglades City… Read More
2021-01-14 13:58
The Everglades is a subtropical wetland which makes up 4,000 square miles of Central and Southern Florida. During the rainy season, Lake Okeechobee overflows, creating a shallow river… Read More
2021-01-12 19:24
I’ve been nominated by some fellow bloggers, Tony and Margie with Back Roads and Other Stories as well as Jyothi with Travel Explore Enjoy, to post one favorite travel picture a d… Read More
2021-01-09 14:26
I’ve been nominated by some fellow bloggers, Tony and Margie with Back Roads and Other Stories as well as Jyothi with Travel Explore Enjoy, to post one favorite travel picture a d… Read More
2021-01-07 21:03
I broke up my road trip from Texas to Colorado into two days. As a result, I had a chance to visit Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site which was sort of on the way. The si… Read More
2021-01-05 13:59
Lake Meredith National Recreation Area is located near Fritch, Texas on the windswept plains of the Texas Panhandle. The dry grasslands have been cut by the Canadian River to create a… Read More
2021-01-02 14:28
About Dalhart The City of Dalhart is located in the Northwestern portion of the Texas panhandle. It sits on the border of Dallam and Hartley Counties for which it is named and is the c… Read More
2020-12-31 14:24
Lake Rita Blanca State Park, once the northernmost state park in Texas, is now owned and operated by the City of Dalhart. Since it is now maintained by the city, “state” is… Read More
2020-12-29 14:18
The XIT Museum is located in downtown Dalhart, Texas in the old courthouse. The museum is free to enter, but graciously accepts donations. It’s operating hours are Tuesday… Read More
2020-12-26 14:20
Today, in my quest to find unpopulated open spaces in Denver, I walked part of the perimeter trail at the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge. I keep ending up in Commerce… Read More
2020-12-22 14:08
In a previous post about Northfield Pond Park, I mentioned Prairie Basin Park was located just north. Today, I visited this area in the Northeast part of Denver near the Shops at North… Read More
2020-12-20 13:53
I’ve been nominated by some fellow bloggers, Tony and Margie with Back Roads and Other Stories, to post one favorite travel picture a day for ten days without explanation, then to nomi… Read More
2020-12-17 14:32
In an effort to let my dog Annie get some exercise off leash while I’m restricted to 45 minutes of walking a day by the physical therapist, I have been searching for unpopulated open s… Read More
2020-12-15 14:22
I often visit the Target at The Shops at Northfield. Each time I make the U-turn off of Quebec St. and onto Yosemite St. in order to turn into the shopping center, I pass by a small op… Read More
2020-12-13 14:16
During my road trip across the USA many years ago, I visited several lighthouses. Listed below are a few of my favorite lighthouses on the East Coast. New York History of Sodus Point T… Read More
2020-12-10 13:57
Given most of the world is in lockdown due to COVID, this is probably not the best time to write an article about postcard apps that let you mail a note with your own photo from all over the… Read More
2020-12-08 14:04
History of the Park Hill Golf Club The Park Hill Golf Club has a long and controversial history. The land was originally owned by George W Clayton a prominent businessman and civic lea… Read More
2020-12-04 14:46
SHARING IS CARING! This post about Parkfield Lake Park is part of my unpopulated parks in Denver series. As I mentioned in previous articles, I’ve been visiting deserted parks in… Read More
2020-12-03 14:18
SHARING IS CARING! In my quest to find unpopulated parks around Denver, I selected Aurora Sports Park. I had been there previously to watch my niece’s and nephew’s soccer g… Read More
2020-11-27 13:49
My regular blog followers know that I recently purchased a Mercedes Sprinter, and I am having it converted into a camper van. My drop off date in December can’t come soon enough… Read More
2020-11-24 13:50
Being stuck in Colorado for the last nine months due to COVID has encouraged me to explore different areas of Denver and the surrounding metroplex. I’ve already ridden the entire… Read More
2020-11-20 14:01
This summer I hiked with some friends who called themselves beginner hikers. Over the five days, I was reminded of things I once didn’t know or have since taken for granted as common k… Read More
2020-11-17 14:15
Post knee surgery, my activities have been limited. While I can sort of handle being cooped up in the house, Annie, my high energy Doberman cannot! Despite hiring a dog walker an… Read More
2020-11-13 13:49
Upon the purchase of VANgo, my Sprinter that I’m having built out into a camper van, I thought it would be nice to have another form of transportation. In this case, an electric… Read More
2020-11-10 14:31
Recently I’ve been exploring different parks and open spaces in and around Denver to give my dog Annie a change of scenery. Today I visited Carpio Sanguinette Park, Heron Pond Na… Read More
2020-11-06 14:07
A year ago, I was on my way to the South Pacific via Hawaii. I spent a week on the Big Island, of which three days were on the Hilo side. Now that visitors with a COVID check may… Read More
2020-11-03 13:45
One of my favorite “holidays” is Halloween. With COVID, the parties were non-existent and the status of trick-or-treaters was unknown, so I made the most of it with a Hallo… Read More
2020-10-30 13:35
With my knee surgery coming up in a week and consequently my hiking ending for the next month, I realized I need to find other things to do and to write about. As a result, I signed up… Read More
2020-10-27 13:00
For the first time since Memorial Day, I finally got to reconnect with Jim, Diana, and Danelle to hike Kettle Ponds. My fellow hiking buddies, along with Zoe the dog, were staying up i… Read More
2020-10-23 13:00
The next step in my van build was to complete the layout and selections for the custom build. This process took several iterations between me and Wanderful Wheels. Fortunately, I… Read More
2020-10-20 13:19
With the wildflower and fall seasons complete, and the weather getting a bit cold for 14ers in my opinion, hiking to mines is a good option. There are several mine hikes near Breckenri… Read More
2020-10-16 13:00
On the recommendation of a friend, I visited Golden Gate Canyon State Park to hike Raccoon Trail. After all, there is likely a reason it is named “Golden”. The state… Read More
2020-10-13 13:02
I had the pleasure to join a handful of ladies on a hike on Sheep Creek Trail this past week. Amazingly, despite having driven the 285 Corridor countless times, I hadn’t heard of… Read More
2020-10-09 13:00
I recently tackled my fourth fourteener of the summer, or should I say the first of the fall, upon summitting Mount Princeton with my friend Cat and Tanya. We selected Mount Princeton to cel… Read More
2020-10-06 13:02
The Plan With our property located near Bailey, I have hiked most of the out-and-back surrounding trails off 285 and Guanella Pass. As a result, I have been trying to mix it up with di… Read More
2020-10-02 13:00
Boy did I hit the gold mine, or should I say the gold colors for fall hiking on Game Creek Trail. What a lucky pick! I took VANgo on her maiden voyage to Minturn, Colorado. … Read More
2020-09-29 13:08
Every time I pass through Minturn and Vail, I tell myself, next fall I will hike there. Due to previous travel and mistiming my visits, I wasn’t able to take full advantage of th… Read More
2020-09-24 13:00
WOW! I have wanted to hike Chicago Lakes Trail for a while, but I had no idea what I had been missing. The scenery on this 9.6-mile trek is nothing short of spectacular. The trai… Read More
2020-09-22 19:45
Depending on the source, the distance of the Gold Dust Trail is variable. Both the unknown length and the popularity among mountain bikers may deter hikers, but aspen lovers might want… Read More
2020-09-20 13:08
The High Line Canal Trail is a 71 mile linear park that travels through Denver and its suburbs. My friend Nancy, and I have been riding a different segment every Sunday. The very… Read More
2020-09-17 13:47
When the wildflower season is over the fall colors haven’t begun, it is 14er season for me. Warmer weather, less chance for storms, and rewarding summits are just a few reasons w… Read More
2020-09-15 14:25
Not realizing that I needed the van prior to selecting a builder, I had already completed a decent amount of due diligence on the options available to me. I preferred someone local as… Read More
2020-09-13 12:55
Ten years ago, today, was the start of my blog coinciding with my year long trip around the USA in my Eurovan, Vanilla. Who would have thought on this ten-year anniversary, I would now… Read More
2020-09-10 12:48
Another weekend, another bike ride along the High Line Canal. In fact, it was our last ride to reach the end of the 71-mile linear park. After riding these segments, 24-27, all w… Read More
2020-09-08 13:51
I had a bit of a scare on Missouri Mountain a week ago, so I decided to “get back on the horse” and hike Mt. Sherman. Mt. Sherman is an easier 14er than Missouri Mountain… Read More
2020-09-07 01:10
Once again, Nancy and I met to complete another portion of the High Line Canal. This time we covered the last of Segment 21, all of Segments 22 and 23, and a mile of Segment 24, all pa… Read More
2020-09-03 13:11
People who know me, know I live in Colorado to enjoy the summer and the fall as I am not a cold weather person. Specifically, I prefer from mid-July to early August for wildflower seas… Read More
2020-09-01 13:20
Until I hiked Missouri Mountain this week, I hadn’t hiked a 14er for four years after having an extreme, two-day debilitating headache on the last double I completed, Shavano and Tabeg… Read More
2020-08-30 13:29
Continuing with our goal to cycle the whole 71 mile High Line Canal, today we rode Segments 18-21 which comprise miles 46-56. This 10 mile section is part of the “Urban Refuge&rd&hell…Read More
2020-08-27 12:40
Continuing with the stay at home and hike theme of COVID 2020, I recently completed three hikes on the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park. Actually, the summer and the fall are… Read More
2020-08-25 13:00
I’m fortunate to have a handful of Denver friends who also have homes and condos in Fraser and Winter Park. This week I got to join Brad and Angie at their beautiful home in Fras… Read More
2020-08-23 12:59
It’s August, and I haven’t left Colorado since March! That might be a record for me. Fortunately I live in a beautiful state that offers a variety of outdoor recreati… Read More
2020-08-20 13:28
Woodland Trail Distance: 10.2 miles Type: Moderate, out-and-back Elevation Gain: 2,263 ft Other: Dogs Allowed All Trails Link I enjoyed such nice views at Old Baldy yest… Read More
2020-08-18 13:39
Old Baldy Distance: 8.3 miles Type: Moderate, out-and-back Elevation Gain: 2,847 ft Other: Dogs Allowed All Trails Link So just as there are multiple “Blue Lakes&r&hell…Read More
2020-08-16 13:30
After three days in Grand Lake with Tina, I met my next guests in Winter Park, an hour away. Dom and Gary had much farther to drive…from Texas. Actually, they spent a few… Read More
2020-08-13 13:57
Watanga Lake Distance: 7.9 miles Type: Hard, out-and-back Elevation Gain: 2,522 ft Other: Dogs Allowed All Trails Link Watanga Lake is located in the Indian Peaks Wilder… Read More
2020-08-11 13:30
Bowen Lake Distance: 9.3 miles Type: Moderate, out-and-back Elevation Gain: 1,906 ft Other: Dogs Allowed AllTrails Link How to Get to Bowen Lake Bowen Lake may be reache… Read More
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