Sunday, June 21, 2026 What a day! Our day started at 4:30 am when we left our campsite to head into Arches National Park. We were determined to make it to Delicate Arch to watch the sunrise over the park. The early wake up call was worth it. We arrived at the trailhead around 5:15,Continue reading “Arches National Park”
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Mesa Verde National Park
Day 3, Saturday, June 20, 2026 Today we checked off our 15th National Park from the list, Mese Verde National Park. We actually considered it a bonus park because we didn’t add it to the itenirary until just a week ago. I’m so glad we did. Mese Verde National Park is in southwest corner ofContinue reading “Mesa Verde National Park”
The Great Durmax Adventure of Cortez
Friday, June 19, 2026 Every family road trip needs a little excitement, right? Friday’s adventure came courtesy of our trusty 2016 Duramax as we made our way through the mountains of New Mexico and Colorado on our journey to Utah. As we climbed higher into the mountains, JB noticed something on his Banks iDash monitorContinue reading “The Great Durmax Adventure of Cortez”
Miles, Miles, and More Miles
Day 1, Thursday, June 18, 2026 Today was all driving. A long, long day of driving out of the Arkansas mountains, through Oklahoma, and into the middle of the panhandle of Texas. We left Hot Springs around 7am and arrived in Amarillo, TX around 5:30 this evening. We were all a bit nervous getting onContinue reading “Miles, Miles, and More Miles”
Papa Lee
I wrote this essay in 1999 as a freshman in college. I don’t remember what the assignment was or what made me choose to write about papa but I now cherish these words. Kira Hamilton ENG 1003-18 September 21, 1999 Papa Lee I could always depend on my Papa Lee when I was growing up.Continue reading “Papa Lee”
Heads Carolina Logistics
We had a great time on our trip to the Carolinas. Kira gets to blog about all of the “fun” stuff, I’ll wrap things up with all of the logistical stuff. This trip we drove a little over 2,700 miles. Which is about half of what some of our other trips have been in theContinue reading “Heads Carolina Logistics”
Savannah
Days 12 & 13, June 3 & 4, 2023 We said goodbye to Charleston and drove approximately 2 hours to arrive in Savannah, GA around 11 am this morning. Savannah is a place that I have wanted to see since I was a teenager and I read the book Midnight in the Garden of GoodContinue reading “Savannah”
Charleston
Days 10 & 11, June 1 & 2, 2023 Charleston is a charming city. Really, it is charming. You see old-south architecture, flowers blooming out of windowsills, plus the harbor waters all around. So far this has been my favorite stop on the trip. We arrived in Charleston at midday yesterday, giving us just enoughContinue reading “Charleston”
Sunrises to Sunsets
Day 9, Wednesday, May 31, 2023 Today was a day full of rest & relaxation. We never even left the campground today. I must say, that is a big advantage to staying at state parks, your “entertainment” is built in. Johnny & I started the day with a sunrise walk on the beach with Ona.Continue reading “Sunrises to Sunsets”
Swamps & Beaches
Day 8, Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Today was a travel day, after 5 nights parked at the Charlotte Motor Speedway campground we were finally moving on to the second part of our vacation. The next few days will be spent sightseeing our way down the South Carolina and Georgia coast as we visit Myrtle Beach,Continue reading “Swamps & Beaches”