Tag Archives: Utah

Camping in 102 degree heat

Posted on August 16, 2018 by simpletravelourway

What is our limit for camping in the heat? We can now say we have reached it. In a week of camping we jumped from the frying pan into the fire. When we camped at Great Basin National Park in … Continue reading →

Posted in US - miscellaneous | Tagged Bedrock Depot, Colorado, Cub Creek Road, dinosaur, Dinosaur National Monument, Great Basin National Park, heat, petroglyphs, Quarry Visitor Center, Utah, Vernal | 11 Comments

Celebrating another national park

Posted on August 8, 2018 by simpletravelourway

When choosing a travel destination – we’ve never been disappointed by visiting a national park. The scenery is spectacular, and we always take advantage of the good interpretive programs to understand its many wonders. Our first visit to a national … Continue reading →

Posted in US - Utah | Tagged camping, Great Basin National Park, travel, travel across the US, Utah, wildflowers | 7 Comments

Outdoors in the desert rain

Posted on August 4, 2018 by simpletravelourway

We did not expect rain on our 4-day camping trip in a desert national park. The rain began our first night as we washed up after dinner. The forecast for the next day called for rain later in the afternoon. … Continue reading →

Posted in US - Utah | Tagged bristlecone pines, Great Basin National Park, hiking, travel, travel across the US, Utah | 16 Comments

A plunge of 37 degrees

Posted on June 2, 2017 by simpletravelourway

We rolled up the sleeping bags and packed up the tent. It was sunny and hot in Moab, Utah – perfect weather for the month of May. After camping 14 nights, we looked forward to staying in a motel in … Continue reading →

Posted in US - Utah | Tagged Capitol Reef National Park, The Chuckwagon Inn, Torrey, travel, Utah | 5 Comments

A pilgrimage to the golden arches

Posted on May 29, 2017 by simpletravelourway

Friends are always asking where we’re traveling next. Several contemplate joining us somewhere on the road. A few actually plunge in and show up, ready to travel along with us. Californians, Carolyn and Robert, joined us a few weeks ago … Continue reading →

Posted in US - Utah | Tagged Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Canyonlands National Park, Moab, travel, Up the Creek Campground, Utah | 4 Comments

Preparation required

Posted on May 21, 2017 by simpletravelourway

Some travel destinations are easy. You pack; you go. All is so simple when you arrive. Take this advice from us: do your homework before you take a trip to Canyonlands National Park (Needles and Maze Districts). There is no … Continue reading →

Posted in US - Utah | Tagged camping, Canyonlands National Park, hiking, Maze District, Needles Distrct, travel, Utah | 6 Comments