There and Back Again
This will be a long trip out west again with a return trip to the north. Visits to places I haven’t yet seen, want to revisit, and family. Close the gap to get to a total of a year on the road! Most Excellent!
Meteor Crater Natural Landmark
Big rock from outer space hit here ages ago. Starman was filmed here! Also known as Barringer Crater. Near Winslow, AZ
Sedona, AZ
Believed to be centers of powerful, healing energy, drawing visitors for meditation, yoga, and self-exploration. Nice views too!
Grand Canyon
I visited the south rim in the 1990s while living in Colorado and the north rim on Excellent Adventure 2021. This time back to the south rim.
Antelope Canyon, Utah
When I was here in 2021 the Indian Reservation was closed due to COVID. They look to be back in the saddle again
Bryce Canyon, Utah
I visited here in the 1990s. Nothing like it – a second time around.
Death Valley, CA
Hot! ‘Nuff said!
Sequoia National Park
Sequoia and Kings Canyon. I visited here in the 1970s but fucked my car up before I could see nything. Hoping for better luck this time!
Lassen Volcanic National Park
I missed this one in 2023. Drove right by it and wondered why I didn’t plan to stop there!
Seattle
Special stop to visit with Clan Tubridy and it’s new member. More details to follow!
Great Basin National Park
I am curious to see what’s here. Well known for dark sky night viewing, which is one goal for this trip.
Fort Collins, CO
A visit with old friends. Marking the 30th anniversary of my departure from this wonderful place.
Carhinge in Nebraska
Americana at it’s finest. A colleaque I worked with was from Nebraska. I asked her what was even in Nebraska? Now you know!
Wind Caves ~ Badlands ~ Black Hills
Western South Dakota features different natural sites. Also known for dark sky viewing.
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
Looking for Dr. Strangelove? Perhaps we’ll find him here!
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Stop to visit with Clan Tubridy and swim in Lake Bringe!
National Museum of the USAF ~ Dayton, OH
Granddaddy of them all! A chance to see one of my favorite airplanes of my youth – the XB-70 Valkyrie!
Indiana Dunes National Park
One of the few parks on the east side of the US warrants a visit!