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”