Black Canyon of the Gunnison-North Rim
To begin our exploration of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, we head to the north rim and set up camp just past Black Canyon Road at Crawford State Park. The North...
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Curecanti National Recreation Area
Created in the 1960’s by the construction of three dams on the Gunnison River to provide irrigation and hydroelectric power, this recreation area is now a destination for outdoor enthusiasts. It offers a multitude...
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Salida to Buena Vista, Colorado
Chalk Lake Campground This small campground (18 sites) is directly across from Cascade Canyon in the valley between Mount Princeton and Mount Antero (both >14,000-foot peaks) in the Sawatch Range. To say that this...
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Located in south-central Colorado, the name of this park is definitely misleading because in addition to the dunes the park offers: grasslands, wetlands, forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. The landscape is so diverse that...
Waterfalls of Pagosa Springs, CO
Located in southwest Colorado between Mesa Verde National Park and Great Sand Dunes National Park, this little town contains two of the top 15 waterfalls in the state. Mountain Landing Suites & RV Park...
Chimney Rock National Monument
Declared a National Monument (NM) in 2012 by President Barak Obama, you won’t find it listed in the National Park Service passport or on the NPS app. Chimney Rock NM is one of the...
Mesa Verde National Park
Located in Southwest Colorado, this National Park preserves and celebrates the amazing 700-year cultural heritage of the Ancestral Pueblo people in this area. Showcasing the evolving architecture of these early people, the park highlights...
Hovenweep National Monument
Straddling southeast Utah and southwest Colorado this National Monument (NM) highlights and preserves the ancient remains from the nomadic Paleo-Indian hunters that inhabited this area over 13,000 years ago. The roads to get here...
Our New Setup for 2026 and Beyond…
At the end of our last trip we mentioned that there would be significant changes to our setup for the upcoming year. We were looking for: So here it is: Introducing the 2026 Nexus...
Horseshoe Reservoir & Dam
Located in the northwest portion of Tonto National Forest (Arizona), we’re exploring here today because it’s an easy trail and they’re doing a special water release at the dam; which should create a beautiful...
Glamping through Idaho & Western Montana
Listed among the least visited states in the USA, Idaho is an absolute hidden gem. At the time this is published, Idaho has 31 scenic byways leading you through the best the state has...
2025 – Wildlife Photos by State
Enjoy the compilation of our 2025 Wildlife Photos. We separated them by State this year. Arizona Nevada Idaho Wyoming Montana
Utah’s Scenic Red Canyon
Located between Panguitch, UT and Bryce National Park along Scenic Highway 12, this incredible area offers a sneak peek into what is on full display in Bryce National Park. Red Canyon Campground Found tucked...