Aug 18, 2010 - Another Waltz has Ended

After five weeks, our slow waltz through Southern Colorado has ended. It took us 2 days (yes, we are slow travelers!) to go from Fruita, Colorado to Bear Lake State Park, Idaho. This state park is about 11 miles east of Saint Charles and considered the southeastern part of Idaho. Bear Lake is known for its striking turquoise blue color which is the result of tiny soluble carbonates in the water. That’s the technical reason, my take is that it’s just plain pretty. OK, so why are here in Idaho? Two reasons, (1) it’s much cooler here – the...

Aug 3, 2010 - Grand Teton National Park

#5 Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming July 31, August 1 and 2: We all went to various places the past few days. The quaint city of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, the normal tourist pull outs along highway 89 and the roads less traveled in the back country, dirt and gravel, not many cars venture off the highway but they are worth it for great views and photos most who visit here never see. We had about 100 bison cross the dirt road in front of us with only our vehicles on the road to see it. It really pays to get of the beaten path. Today August...

Jul 30, 2010 - Wendover, Nevada to Bear Lake in St. Charles, Idaho

#4 Wendover Nevada to Bear Lake in St. Charles Idaho Imagine a place so flat you seem to see the curvature of the earth, so barren not even the simplest life forms can exist. Imagine the passing thunder of strange vehicles hurtling by on a vast dazzling white plain. This is not an alien world far from earth; it is Utah's famous Bonneville Salt Flats. The Bonneville Salt Flats is one of the most unique natural features in Utah stretching over 30,000 acres. As soon as we left Wendover, Nevada heading east on I- 80 we were running parallel to...

Jul 30, 2009 - Traveling Home - Renuion

It has been said, that visiting family is the threaded tapestry of family. This statement is true. Brothers and sisters grow up together and then can grow apart from each other. Sometimes the only contact is when a get together is planned. Chaotic behavior, laughter, kidding, and rivalry become the family menu for everyone. "Do you remember when?" is the standard statement and the overall feeling is one of historical comfort and support. Barb and I have been visiting her brother in the Bear Lake area of Idaho for 15 years, tradition has...

Oct 15, 2008 - St Charles Idaho

We drove in 3 states in an hour to get here,Wyoming, Utah and Idaho.We arrived here about mid-morning so after setting up we went for a long walk, it is beautiful here, Bear Lake not far. It is hunting season here now, we have campers on the site, one lot shooting ducks, the others deer. It is meant to snow here tonight and we have been told to disconnect the water supply as it will probably freeze. Next day we woke up to DEEP SNOW and more is forecast, its freezing here under 20f at night the days not a lot warmer it recorded 26f this...