Canyonlands, Boondocking and More

We have been off the grid for several days...no power, water or cell service (except occasionally when driving)!  We have been exploring Monument Valley, Needles area of Canyonlands National Park and Natural Bridge National Monument.  At our last campground, Needles Outpost, when we were checking in, Carol asked if there were any dangers with regards to animals...the owner said, “nay, there is a badger in one of the sites and scorpions but nothing to worry about”!  Well Carol’s head snapped around and I thought we were going to have to leave, but the owner put her mind at ease by…

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Falls from above

Oklahoma! Natural Falls State Park

We arrived in Oklahoma today and were pleasantly surprised to see the sun!  We are at Natural Falls State Park for one night.  This is a small park but the falls are very special.  The park has quite a history, dating back to the 1830s when the region was designated as the Cherokee Nation during the Indian Removal Act of 1830 (also known as the Trail of Tears, when the Cherokee were forced to relocate to the west). When the Civil War started, the tribe became divided and non-Indians began moving into the area illegally. In fact, this section of…

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Hawn State Park

Where we are…MO

Today we are at Hawn State Park in Ste. Genevieve, MO.  We have been here for 2 days and have finally relaxed from last week!  We have been hiking, exploring and just hanging out. Tomorrow we are heading to Arkansas for a few days as we continue west to Colorado.Prior to Hawn SP we stayed at SkyDive Chicago in Ottawa IL.  It was the largest skydiving operation we have ever seen! They had 5 plane and are known worldwide.  They are part of the Harvest Host Network.  Great experience... Pickle Creek Trail Pickle Creek Trail SkyDive Chicago Site SkyDive Chicago

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