The Kaibab trail is the famous trail that actually goes down into the Grand Canyon.  I read in a guidebook … Continue reading Grand Canyon NP – Kaibab trail

We arrived at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon in 40 degree weather.  It is still cool here even … Continue reading Grand Canyon National Park

Mesa Verde National Park is mostly about ancient Pueblan ruins.  The whole area is became a national park to protect … Continue reading Mesa Verde – the hikes

Hot Springs NP is the smallest of all the national parks.  We arrived in hot springs and secured a spot … Continue reading Hot Springs National Park

Today was a ‘sleep late and drive into town’ kind of day.  We loaded up and headed out to see … Continue reading Smokey Mtn. NP-Gatlinburg, Laurel Falls

We spent a nice day bike riding a 11 mile loop around the Cades Cove valley.  The loop is a … Continue reading Smoky Mtn NP – Cades Cove

More Falls.  Vickie & I like to visit falls, so we extended out time in the Smokies to visit more … Continue reading Smoky Mtn NP – Ramsey Cascades

We arrived in the Smoky Mountains and got a spot in the Elkmont Campground on a walk up, 1st come, … Continue reading Smoky Mountains NP – Jakes Creek Trail