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Read more about the article Chimney Rock Trail Adventure: Capitol Reef National Park

Chimney Rock Trail Adventure: Capitol Reef National Park

This week we hike to Chimney Rock in Capitol Reef National Park.Chimney Rock towers 300 feet above the highway. This is a 3.6 mile hike and is rated strenuous. This trail ascends on an easy grade for about a quarter of a mile then it climbs steep switchbacks. The views along the way are amazing! The trail continues to ascend on moderately steep grades until it reaches the top of the mesa where We enjoyed stunning views of Chimney Rock with snow capped mountains in the distance.Capitol Reef’s Waterpocket Fold is the defining geologic feature of this majestic national park.…

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Read more about the article Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and a Stunning Rail Trail

Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and a Stunning Rail Trail

We spent a week in Boulder City, NV; the town was made for the workers that built the Hoover Dam.  Boulder City does not have any casinos by design!  Boulder City was our base for exploring Lake Mead and Hoover Dam.In this video we explore Hoover Dam, Lake Mead and ride a stunning rail trail to Hoover Dam! Hoover Dam impounds Lake Mead and is located near Boulder City, Nevada, a municipality originally constructed for workers on the construction project, about 30 mi south-east of Las Vegas, Nevada. The dam's generators provide power for public and private utilities in Nevada,…

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Read more about the article Disc Golf – A Surprisingly Fun Adventure!

Disc Golf – A Surprisingly Fun Adventure!

While traveling the country in our Airstream we have discovered a new outdoor activity, Disk Golf!When in a new area we check the app UDisk and to our surprise there are disk golf courses everywhere! This is a great way to get out in a new community and we have met some super nice people! It is also a different way to get exercise while having fun…We will be back next Sunday with a new adventure!Click the link below for this week’s video!Unleash Your Fun Side with Disc Golf - A Surprising Adventure! Travel Update: We spent a week in Nevada…

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Hearst Castle: A MUST SEE!

We left Borrego Springs, California and headed northwest to Hearst Castle.  We tried to tour the castle in the past but couldn’t due to road damage from a severe storm.  Needless to say, we were excited to start our 2024 on the road adventures at Hearst Castle. Hearst Castle, is a magnificent mansion located on the central coast of California, near the town of San Simeon. It is a famous landmark in California and attracts millions of visitors each year.The history of Hearst Castle begins with its visionary owner, William Randolph Hearst. Hearst was a wealthy newspaper magnate and a prominent…

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