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September travels #9 – Summer ski resorts in the mountains
We had no real plans for the journey across I-70 into Colorado, but Vanessa did some quick research online and found that several of the ski resorts had lifts open for the last days of the summer season. We made a quick detour into Beaver Creek, a very upmarket resort, where we took the chairlift […]
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September travels #8 – Arches NP
After passing through Moab we headed into Arches National Park in Utah. It was incredibly busy, even mid-week, and the campground was full. Once again we were very lucky, after hiking all day, to secure a last minute camping spot cancellation, which are offered on a first-come-first-served basis. We hiked around more of the spectacular […]
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September travels #7 – A monumental rip-off !!
I very rarely write anything negative about my travels and adventures, the places I visit, or the people I meet. I always try to approach the world with open eyes, open ears, and an open mind. I think few, if any, would ever call me a racist, and this blog is in no way intended […]
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September travels #6 – Lees Ferry and Navajo Bridge
We stayed for a night at Lees Ferry, Mile Zero on the Colorado River for those rafting downriver through the Grand Canyon – another goal has been added to our long term list. We watched a group set off on their long journey, then after stopping to photograph the amazing balancing rocks along the way, […]
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September travels #5 – Grand Canyon rim-to-rim hike (South to North)
We camped for two nights at the South Rim in the campground there to rest, recuperate and re-supply. A visit to the back-country office provided the permits we needed, and we were off again, this time heading north. We descended the open and exposed South Kaibab Trail which offers awesome views all the way down […]
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September travels #4 – Grand Canyon rim-to-rim hike (North to South)
Both Vanessa and I were keen to hike down to see the Colorado River at the bottom of the Grand Canyon, so after our visit to Zion National Park we headed for the North Rim. We had bought camping gear, and at the back-country office we booked two nights at the Bright Angel Campground, close […]
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September travels #3 – Zion National Park
I have visited Zion NP before on my “100 goals” travel adventure, and was keen to return to spend a little more time here. There were a few hikes I didn’t have time to do on my last visit. Zion is a beautiful place. From the National Parks brochure: Immutable yet ever changing, the cliffs […]
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September travels #2 – Bryce Canyon
Visiting Bryce Canyon meant a bit of a detour, and will involve doubling back after we leave, but it was certainly well worth coming here. It is equally as breathtaking as the Grand Canyon, but on a much smaller scale, so we have managed to hike around many of the trails below the canyon rim, […]
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September travels #1 – a change of plans
We had a bit of a change of plans for early September, dropping the long detour to Las Vegas in favour of being able to spend more time in the stunning National Parks. We both wanted to add a visit to Bryce Canyon to the trip, so the saving of time and money if we […]
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