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Read more about the article Moab: 3 new & exciting adventures!

Moab: 3 new & exciting adventures!

One our way North, after Canyonlands we made a quick stop in Moab; one of our favorite places!  Our adventure starts in Hunter Canyon on Kane Springs Creek Road searching for a Disk Golf Course!  We never found the Disk Golf but we found a spectacular off-road experience!  The canyon was beautiful and unexpected….we spent the day  exploring this fascinating area.That evening we tent camped at a special spot with unmatched views.  Next: Arches National Park for 2 new hikes, Sand Dune Arch and Broken Arch.  We love Moab and intend to return in the fall!Enjoy the Video!Travel Update:We are…

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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 The Grand Canyon 2 Ways! Raft 277 miles & Hike Rim to Rim!

The Grand Canyon 2 Ways! Raft 277 miles & Hike Rim to Rim!

In this video we explore the stunning Grand Canyon by rafting 277 miles of the Colorado River and Hike 24 miles from Rim to Rim; we also explore the North Rim by Horseback!We experienced the canyon on an 8 day raft trip that covered the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon for 277 miles! Sleeping under the stars, a life changing adventure!Next we show our 24 mile Rim to Rim Hike from the North Rim to the South Rim! Descending approx. 7,000’ and ascending 6000’ over 4 days. An amazing challenge….This video will show you the canyon from all vantage…

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