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SUNRISE ARCHES FOR EARLY VIEWS

October 20, 2023 by

I asked someone who lives near Arches National Park their advice on what not to miss. After maps and visitors’ centers and miles gone before we sleep, I got an unexpected answer. “The most important thing about this part of the country is the sun. Try and see places like they were seen for ages, […]

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LEARNING EARTH PROCESSES = GEOLOGY?

October 19, 2023 by

I’ve been learning earth processes since my first rock fight: Sandstone with friends, gravel for the bad guys down on the corner.

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WORST SELFIE REGRET SO FAR

October 18, 2023 by

This roadside attraction is called Forrest Gump Hill. Why? Then it hit me. I pulled over after dodging people taking pictures in the middle of the road like this was a movie set not the fast road out of Monument Valley. I’d already been on the slow road.

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MONUMENT ROAD? HOLD TIGHT

October 17, 2023 by

Monument Road, or the road around Monument Valley, isn’t the worst road I’ve been on. But it is the longest bad road. How bad? Was it the bad road, or the bad driver? I was driving; then I wasn’t.

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SUNSET CRATER VOLCANO IS A VOLCANO?

October 16, 2023 by

 There is no doubt the Sunset Crater Volcano is a volcano, but . . . ? ? ? Some Eastie will drive up the Sunset Crater National Monument, see it and log it in as a volcano for the rest of their lives. They’ll tell all of their pals they’ve seen a real volcano, adding […]

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ROAD LETTER FROM FLAGSTAFF

October 15, 2023 by

  We hit Flagstaff in the dark looking for our road letter and motel. The road letter came at a fast food stop. It was the first fast food dinner of the trip.

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ROAD FOOD TO STOP FOR

October 12, 2023 by

  Road food runs from a bag of broccoli to the drive through. Unless you’re in Gallup New Mexico on Hwy 66. There you’ll find Oasis Mediterranean Restaurant. You’ll want to stop and here’s why:

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THE MARRIAGE TRIP LOSER: DON’T DO THAT

October 8, 2023 by

A marriage trip can go any number of ways, including off the tracks. My wife once got a phone call from an old flame recently divorced saying they were passing through and wanted to catch up. Seems innocent enough? One thing led to another until I went negative full-jerk. Why? Because I know things about […]

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SUIT CASE AND GUITAR?

October 5, 2023 by

“On a tour of one night stands, my suitcase and guitar in hand.” With my biggest fan.

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REST STOP AMERICA 0R PIT STOP

October 4, 2023 by

Rest stop America doesn’t get much better than Idaho. With a speed limit of 80 mph, and regular traffic at 90, getting off the road is a relief in more ways than one. Or two.

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