If you are an outdoor active person Moab may just be the place for you! After just over a week here I have had the opportunity to break out just about every toy that I brought along on this journey. The area is filled with National Parks, State Parks...
Welcome to Moab Utah!
It has been over 8 years since I was last in the Moab area and there have certainly been some changes but the incredible beauty of this area remains the same. The other aspect of Moab that I enjoy is the active community. Mountain biking is a huge sport...
Golden Spike National Historic Site
The main reason for lying over near Ogden Utah was to visit the Golden Spike National Historic Site. Having managed the Capital District for CA State Parks, which included the State Railroad Museum and coupled with that having a family connection to railroads it was only natural that I...
Quirky Beer Laws!
Well is seems every state has its own alcohol laws and this bleeds over into the brewery craze (and my desire to try beer in every state!). In some states the breweries have been able to manipulate the regulations to work well for the brewing industry while others not...
Craters of the Moon National Monument & Arco, Idaho
What a difference a few days and 500 miles can make! Before heading out for Craters of the Moon this morning I had to replace the bear spray in my daypack with a flashlight. No bears here! In 1924 then President Calvin Coolidge used the 1906 Antiquities Act to...
Grant-Kohrs Ranch National Historic Site – Deer Lodge, Montana
On the route south from Glacier to Utah the map showed this seemingly little known Historic Site in the city of Deerlodge Montana. Surprisingly, I spent over four hours exploring and enjoying this interesting historic site. Once the headquarters of a 10 million acre cattle empire, Grant-Kohrs Ranch...
Waterton Lakes National Park, Alberta Canada – International Peace Park
My main reason for traveling to and staying on the east side of Glacier NP was to take a day drive into Canada and see Waterton Lakes NP. I understand that not everyone will share my views in this realm, but isn’t that what makes life interesting? I personally...
Whitefish Trails, Big Fork & BBQ
Thanks to Sherri & Mattia I was introduced to the Whitefish Trail system while in Columbia Falls. The Whitefish Trails currently consists of 10 trailheads and 36+ miles of trail comprised of stacked loops, scenic overlooks, single‐track trails, and gated logging roads. Open as a multiple use trail it...
Glacier National Park – More Westside Hiking & Driving Adventures
Hike to Avalanche Lake – One of the more popular hikes in the park it was easy to see why. Through an inland pacific rainforest to a high mountain lake with sheer cliffs and waterfalls the 5 mile trail is wonderful. Being the most popular also means there are...
Montana Fall Colors – Beautiful!
The Fall colors are amazing here – oranges, yellows and reds with leaves falling and littering the ground with color. Pictures certainly do not do justice to the real thing but wanted to share a few views of the Fall in Montana……. Leaves on the shore of Bowman Lake...