Today, we received a yellow padded envelope in the mail. It was a sign our trip out West is quickly approaching. It was our entry passes to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons Parks. We opted for an annual pass since we hope to get a few more parks in within the year. As I openedContinue reading “Pass Out”
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White Water Rafting? WY? WY not?
We’re putting together our itinerary of things to do when we are out West at the end of August / early September. So far, we have a few definite plans including a quick visit to see family. When we arrive in Yellowstone, first up will be a hike to Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point afterContinue reading “White Water Rafting? WY? WY not?”
CARrying on for a New Adventure – WY
Planning trips can be fun, or harrowing, sometimes a little of both! We set out yesterday to reschedule our trip out west to Wyoming. So I started in the usual manner — flights, lodging, then a car. We had planned on visiting some family out in the eastern part of the state after touring throughContinue reading “CARrying on for a New Adventure – WY”
Cocoa Beach Pier
A walk on the beach sounds relaxing, doesn’t it? Actually, it was beautiful. I headed out at sunrise from our little motel room right on the beach and went North. The sun was still below the horizon slightly as I made my way on the soft sand. I wasn’t sure how far I’d walk thisContinue reading “Cocoa Beach Pier”
Taking a Bight
Before work takes back over most of my time, I am taking a moment to revisit one of our hikes earlier this spring at the Everglades National Park. We went for a long hiking weekend just before the Florida heat settled in, staying at the Flamingo Campgrounds. The mornings and evenings were crisp, getting intoContinue reading “Taking a Bight”
Geppeto’s
One last dining review from our trip to the GSM. The first full day in Wear’s Valley, TN, we stopped at a local pizza joint just off the main road called Geppeto’s. They offer indoor and outdoor seating. As we were walking in, the hubs asked a man walking out with a pizza how itContinue reading “Geppeto’s”
Local Goat – Pigeon Forge
On our last full vacation day in Tennessee, we found ourselves looking for a ‘new to us’ place to have a late lunch. I’ve spent many vacations in eastern Tennessee throughout my life, so the Calhoun local chain, nor any of the nationwide chains would do. I read up on a local scratch kitchen tavernContinue reading “Local Goat – Pigeon Forge”
Spruce Flats Falls
Our final waterfall hike for this trip to the GSM is up to the Spruce Flats Falls. This trail is not clearly identified when driving up, but once you find it, they have directions clearly identified to help folks along the actual trail to the falls. The start of the trail begins at the GSMContinue reading “Spruce Flats Falls”
Grotto Falls
Deep in the heart of Roaring Forks Motor Trail lies a well-traveled hiking trail to Grotto Falls. We arrived around 9:30 am for our hike and lucked out with a parking spot near the trail head. These falls were not as crowded as Laurel Falls, but still quite popular. The trail was well-packed dirt andContinue reading “Grotto Falls”
Laurel Falls
At the start of our trip visiting the Great Smoky National Park, we decided to tackle an easy hike out and back to Laurel Falls. I believe everyone else in the area decided the same! This popular hikes main and overflow parking areas were crowded with cars and people. It was a Sunday after allContinue reading “Laurel Falls”
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