Everglades National Park

With a week scheduled in the Fort Lauderdale/Miami area, we planned several activities with our good friends Nancy and Verlin, who were escaping the winter snows in PA and visiting Florida family and friends.

Great Sand Dunes NP

Great Sand Dunes is another National Park “off the beaten path”.  Located in south-central Colorado, away from major populations, it is definitely a destination spot (i.e., you have to want to go there). 

Canyonlands National Park

Canyonlands National Park

While in Moab, we visited both Arches and Canyonlands NPs. 

The Windows Section -- Arches National Park, Utah

This post shows an early morning visit to the Windows Section of Arches National Park.  The Windows Section includes broad vistas of the landscape as well as three prominent arch structures -- North Window, Turret Arch, and Double Arch.  One parking lot about 3 miles off the main roadway serves the three features.  The area covered about 3 miles of hiking.

Devils Gardens Hike -- Arches National Park, Utah

Most of our time, so far, has been spent in Arches NP, which is much closer to our RV park, and quite accessible. Canyonlands will be our focus for the latter part of our stay.  

Tumacacori National Historic Park

There’s a lot to see and do in southern Arizona – and, its finally cooling down enough to get out and do some exploring.  Last week we headed about 20 miles south along I-19 to Tumacacori.  Though it isn’t too far away, we most often go there with guests. But we haven’t been for a few years. So, after walking the dogs and grabbing a quick breakfast, off we went.