Running Away From Home
Sep 9, 2019 06:54:47 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
Wags wrote:
I'm going to be taking an extended road trip in a ... (show quote)
Mt. Rushmore is currently going through a face lift. You should check their website for more details.
I would strongly suggest visiting tripadvisor.com. Just go to the site and type in the place you want to go, the site will then give you tons of useful information.
Sep 9, 2019 07:02:58 #
Erkibler wrote:
Don’t miss Antelope Canyon(s). The two are about 70 Miles from Monument Valley and well worth the drive.
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What Erkibler said!
Sep 9, 2019 07:10:30 #
Wags, our condolences on the loss of your wife. Take some paper photos of her with you on this trip and when you fine those scenes, that speak of her, leave one of her pictures on a tree or under a rock and she’ll be making the trip with you.
We made a similar journey in the fall on 2016. You might enjoy out Travel Logs which are posted on our website. Under 2016 WNP. Www.ncribble.com
Enjoy your journey
Norm
We made a similar journey in the fall on 2016. You might enjoy out Travel Logs which are posted on our website. Under 2016 WNP. Www.ncribble.com
Enjoy your journey
Norm
Sep 9, 2019 08:11:59 #
I want to offer my condolences on the loss of your wife as well. I am so sorry that you have suffered this loss. Taking a trip is a good way to just let things go for a while. I hope you have an amazing time. Good luck and God Bless!
Sep 9, 2019 08:20:58 #
Wags wrote:
I'm going to be taking an extended road trip in a ... (show quote)
I took a big trip like that 10 years ago. Start up on Rt 2 and follow it all the way to Seattle, then down the coast to Sacramento, then east to Crater Lake, then down thru the old growth forests to view lighthouses, then inbound again for Zion, Yosemite, Grand Canyon. There are a bunch of side trips for National Parks, Monuments, etc. 9,000 miles and 25,000 photos.
Sep 9, 2019 08:33:02 #
If you pass "Hole in the Wall" on your trip to Arches take the time to stop in and take the tour. Amazing monument to human ingenuity. It will make you smile. Have fun!
Rick
Rick
Sep 9, 2019 08:36:06 #
tommy2
Loc: Fort Worth, Texas
Stardust wrote:
...And remember to buy a yearly National Park pass at Badlands (or your first entry)...
Another good feature of having that pass is there is an entrance line for it by itself and there are usually only a couple vehicles in it!
Have had my lifetime version for years but understand they've gone up from $10 to $80, whew!
Sep 9, 2019 08:54:07 #
ballsafire
Loc: Lafayette, Louisiana
Wags wrote:
I'm going to be taking an extended road trip in a ... (show quote)
I would try and find an old friend to accompany you on your trip; someone who shares a lost loved one so that you won't be so alone all the time! No man is an island and we need other people sometimes.
Sep 9, 2019 08:56:41 #
tommy2 wrote:
Another good feature of having that pass is there is an entrance line for it by itself and there are usually only a couple vehicles in it!
Have had my lifetime version for years but understand they've gone up from $10 to $80, whew!
Have had my lifetime version for years but understand they've gone up from $10 to $80, whew!
The passes are $80 lifetime if you are over 62, still a bargain. Even better you can get a $20 annual pass but save them to credit toward the lifetime pass when they add up to $80. Good for all national parks, monuments, even half price on camping fees. There is only a special lane once in a while though, and it is for all passholders, not just old folks.
Sep 9, 2019 09:00:12 #
PaulBrit
Loc: Merlin, Southern Oregon
Wags wrote:
I'm going to be taking an extended road trip in a ... (show quote)
Very sorry to hear of your loss; there’s no doubt you are doing the right thing.
Now, by coincidence, Jeannie and I are also heading to Utah with our big dog Brandy. We are leaving in two weeks. More details here: https://learningfromdogs.com/2019/09/09/bit-heads-up/
NB: The idea of visiting the slot canyons came from here, that is Ugly Hedgehog!
For us our first time and the various links will be read soon.
Let’s hope we all have a great time!
Sep 9, 2019 09:35:34 #
Sep 9, 2019 09:37:09 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
My sincere condolences in the loss of your wife.
If you have not been to these, when leaving Minnesota, I would consider: Theodore Roosevelt NP, in NORTH Dakota, then head south to the Badlands NP, while in that area visit Custer State Park(!), Spearfish Canyon. Devils Tower is only 1 1/2 hours west of Rapid City, SD. Yellowstone NP, Then head to Zion.
If you do a Mapquest Route planner or similar, you will find these to be somewhat along your planned route. God bless!
If you have not been to these, when leaving Minnesota, I would consider: Theodore Roosevelt NP, in NORTH Dakota, then head south to the Badlands NP, while in that area visit Custer State Park(!), Spearfish Canyon. Devils Tower is only 1 1/2 hours west of Rapid City, SD. Yellowstone NP, Then head to Zion.
If you do a Mapquest Route planner or similar, you will find these to be somewhat along your planned route. God bless!
Sep 9, 2019 09:42:20 #
jaymatt wrote:
Since you’re going to be in the vicinity anyway, make the time to stop at the north rim of the Grand Canyon, Antelope Canyon, and Horseshoe Bend. AC and HB are both at Page, AZ, and you’ll probably be going through that vicinity anyway on the way to Monument Valley.
Sounds like a great trip--I’m a bit envious.
Sounds like a great trip--I’m a bit envious.
I fully agree, don't miss going to the North Rim. Most visitors to the Grand Canyon don't seem to know that it is there, but is absolutely worth the trip.
Sep 9, 2019 09:44:33 #
sb wrote:
Maybe head down to Sedona - it is a great spot for day hikes - no major elevation changes to climb, but beautiful scenery around every turn. Also - just south of Monument Valley vy the town of Chinle is the Canyon de Chelley (pronounced "de-shay"). It is amazing - a beautiful canyon with cliff dwellings. Stay at the Thunderbird Lodge and take a Navajo-guided jeep tour into the Canyon. Very worthwhile. Sounds like a great trip.
So sorry for the loss of your wife. I can't imagine.
Your plans for therapy are good. sb's recommendation on Canyon de Chelley is exactly the one I was going to make. I don't like Sedona, but that's a personal bias.
Sep 9, 2019 09:58:25 #
My wife passed away last year in August. I made almost the same trip and was gone for three weeks. If you are like me you need it. Go. Have a great time and take those pictures.
You might think about waiting for a few weeks to catch some of the fall colors.
You might think about waiting for a few weeks to catch some of the fall colors.
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