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Oct 150 min read
Rather than remain trapped, We bought a car. June 20, 2023, Leanna, Jeff, and AnnaLeigh. We had no luggage, cloths,or toothbrushes. We were almost refugees, reduced to shopping in gas stations.
Funny story about the drive home. We took a detour in Kansas to see the old growth tall grass. It was 105degrees, a two hour detour,...
Oct 131 min read
Oct 130 min read
Silverton, Colorado, up the mountains along a long, skinny road. June 26, 2023
We Stopped for a beer and pizza. While talking to the staff, we were warned, "you may want to be off the mountain by sundown." I...
Oct 131 min read
Hiking around the Mesa Verde National Park. June 25, 2023. With AnnaLeigh and Leanna.
Is that a face in the cliff?
Oct 131 min read
Vallecito Creek Hike in Colorado. June 23, 2023. With Leanna and AnnaLeigh. (9 Pics)
Crashed out. Later, we learned that her iron levels were critically low. Worst dad-fail ever.
Oct 131 min read
The Drive to Cortez. June 20, 2023. We meant to pass through Moab, avoiding the high peaks and thin air, but detoured due to fire. Reluctantly, we took Lizard Head pass at 10500ft. (14 Pics)
Rabbit Pass, to Moab: Crazy road down from the Mountains.
Oct 121 min read
Hiking in Dinosaur, Utah. June 20, 2023. With Leanna and AnnaLeigh. Green River, Josie Moris Cabin/Box Canyon, Petroglyphs. (9 Pics)
Leanna in the Green River.
Oct 121 min read
Oct 90 min read
Dinosaur National Monument Museum. June 19, 2023. With Leanna and AnnaLeigh. (14 Pics)
Cool museum built onto the side of the fossil layer.
Oct 91 min read
Dinosaur National Monument with Leanna and AnnaLeigh. June 19, 2023 (12 Pics)
This whole area was once the bottom of a river. The river is long gone, and the riverbed itself has been raised and tilted to nearly...
Oct 91 min read
Denver to Dinosaur, Utah. June 18, 2023. With Leanna and AnnaLeagh. (17 Pics)
Mormon Crickets, thousands. It was like driving on popcorn. Magpies being rest area opportunists.
Oct 91 min read
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