I’m going to explore North Dakota and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. A rough storm, 3 days without a shower, uncooperative can opener, and having a hard time finding a place to sleep… but still loving every second. I’m visiting the Capital, Salem Sue, Painted Canyon, and Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
I don’t want to leave Florida, but I need to get back to Colorado. Leaving Florida, I visit Holly Hill Gnome Tree, and I block ticks on a hike in the woods at Devil Mill Hopper. In Georgia, I have a hamburger at the original Chick-fil-A Dwarf House. I try to stay cool while car camping in the summer heat and try to ditch the summer crowds. I visit the World’s Largest Fork, the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, and the World’s Largest Small Appliance Museum in Missouri. In Kansas, I return to Castle Rock Badlands and Monument Rocks… This time I learn how to see cleary… and I also realize how much I love my life, my van, and getting older. Life is good. ❤️❤️❤️
Introvert traveler in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, and conquering my fear of heights. I made it to Cruger-dePeyster Sugar Mill Ruins, Old Fort Park, and I challenged myself at the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse. Once the rain started, I made my way to Boondocks for a late lunch. The rain was off and on, but it kept coming. I’m looking forward to part 2!
Hiking and exploring Volcano Capulin in New Mexico and I’m trying to get back on track with fitness–10K steps by sundown… stopping a few other places on my road trip to Florida.
I removed the rear seats in my van, and when I was ready to put everything back, my van was dead. I managed to reorganize my gear and get things started again, but I’m still unsure if I have bigger issues.
I visited Horseshoe Bend, Toadstool Hoodoos, Monument Valley, and Four Corners. What an amazing adventure! I did some car camping, solo hiking, tried to avoid crowds, and struggled to find a place to sleep. I’m still searching for something, but I’m no longer trying to figure out my next chaper… because I’m already in it‐‐ Traveling in my van exploring this beautiful USA.
My introvert nature was on full alert in Page, Arizona. I avoided crowds and skipped Horseshoe Bend, but I did hike Hanging Garden Trail and a couple other incredible places. Tackling the fear of the unknown… with every new adventure. I loved camping and exploring this BEAUTIFUL part of the United States.
I’ve wanted to see the Grand Canyon my whole life. I decided to book the historic hotel for this amazing trip. Thankful. I did some hiking, exploring, a mule ride, and I had great meals while staying at El Tovar. Grand Canyon was an unforgettable stop, and I will be back… Next time, camping IN the canyon!
I’m still lingering in my Sedona experience and trying to sort things out… I’m getting close! 😉