Aug 5, 2020 - 5 Easy Tips for Getting Ready for Summer Vacation

Summer vacation is a time that everyone looks forward to. Everyone needs a break from life, and a vacation can be a great distraction. No matter what your destination is, there is some forethought and planning necessary. This is especially true if you are traveling with several people.  When you take the time to plan things well, you can look forward to a relaxing vacation full of good memories. For inspiration on how to best prepare for your summer vacation this year, consider these five easy tips.

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Jul 31, 2020 - Enjoying Your Staycation

One of the most looked forward to things for every family is going on vacation. Sometimes though, families are unable to go away for various different reasons. It could be because of finances, medical issues, or they may just want to stay home. While this can be discouraging for some, here are several ways you can make a staycation one of the best vacations ever. Get Outside While you may not be able to go anywhere for vacation, there’s always something to do outside. Get active and start running or biking. Create a family tournament...

Jul 31, 2020 - Page AZ

We have been in Page now for a couple of days. Page is a nice little town that is actually very new. It was built in 1957 to house the people that built the Glen Canyon Dam on the Colorado River. The dam is huge. The pictures don't show the scale but the water at the dam is over 500' deep. Obviously this makes Lake Powell a very deep lake. Lake Powell is also huge. It has over 2000 miles of shoreline. I expected to see a lot of small boats, but the lake has a huge number of houseboats that are well over 100'. The annual rainfall is 6" so...

Jul 30, 2020 - Tips to Find Cheap Airline Tickets

Traveling can be expensive and the more money you need to spend on airfare, the less money you have to spend on fun things on your trip. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to get airline tickets at a lower price without needing to fly using sketchy airline companies. Below are some helpful tips to find cheap airline tickets that you can use the next time you go on a vacation. Bundle Tickets One way to get cheaper tickets, and a cheaper vacation experience overall, is to bundle your tickets with something near your vacation...

Jul 30, 2020 - Off the Beaten Path: Ideas for Visiting the Arizona Desert

While you might associate a trip to the Arizona desert with the flat, heavily trafficked paths along the Grand Canyon skywalk, there’s no reason your adventure should end at a tourist kiosk. With a little advance preparation, you can have a unique experience with as much—or as little—wilderness experience as you want. Try these four ideas for planning an unforgettable desert adventure. Stay Wild: Go “Glamping” in the Backcountry For travelers who want to enjoy the awe-inspiring beauty of nature up close and...

Jul 28, 2020 - Grand Canyon

This is truly one of those places in the United States that everyone should see. This is our first trip here and we have really enjoyed it. The only down side is very limited cell service and internet is only in a few hot spots. Kind of a pain. The park is open but with very limited services. The shuttle buses are not running, visitors centers are closed, and services are pretty limited. That being said, it is still worth the visit. We started our trip out of Moab UT and traveled through the Navajo Reservation. They have been hit very hard...

Jun 29, 2020 - Goodyear, AZ

We traveled I-40 to US 60 into Goodyear, AZ where we stayed at Cotton Lane RV Resort for one week. Our grandson, Zach, was playing baseball at the Kansas City Royals/Texas Rangers practice fields for two weeks. We could only join for one week, but came to watch him play only to discover they had closed the games to all but one parent due to the increase in COVID-19 cases in the state. After several days, they let grandparents and family members into the parks, but with face masks required and social distancing necessary. Jill was staying in...

Jun 29, 2020 - Dark Sky and Traffic Circles

Sedona, Arizona is absolutely stunning. The red sandstone formations glow brilliantly at sunrise and sunset. The sandstone’s unique shapes and forms lend the eye and imagination to find familiar patterns, creating names like Snoopy Rock, Cathedral Rock, Coffee Pot Rock and Courthouse Butte. Sedona is a hiker’s paradise, an off-roader’s adventureland and an energy-flowing, metaphysical vortex that heals and restores hope - even during today’s most disturbing times. (We can only hope!) The architecture of Sedona is amazing. Homes and business...

Jun 28, 2020 - Kingman, AZ

Still on US 95 Las Vegas where we switched to US 93 into Kingman, AZ. We stopped and had our rig and truck washed at Blue Beacon and went on into Blake Ranch RV Park for one night. The wind was blowing this day and Dale was glad to be done driving. Hot temperatures!

Jun 28, 2020 - WITWIJB installment #2

WITWIJB. Oldest Church structure in the U.S.A. built between 1610 and 1616. The original adobe walls and altar were built by Tlaxcalan Indians from Mexico under the direction of Franciscan Padres. Extra points if you also reply with the name of the Church. Where in the World is Joey Bliss? Send your entries to: Mikebliss13@gmail.com

Jun 28, 2020 - Lake Powell

Sun., June 28th – Bruce said he had looked forward for 16 years to our outing today. He was excited to relive the pontoon ride through the canyons of Lake Powell. Even with the winds up considerably, the awesome beauty of the soaring cliffs of Antelope and Navajo Canyons were still stunning. Steve enjoyed wetting his line again in the green waters along the towering rock walls. (no fish biting today) We made a full day of it before heading back across the choppy waters of Wahweap Bay to the Marina. A great ending to our stay in Page....

Jun 27, 2020 - Out and About in Page, AZ

Fri., June 26th – What do you do when the temps are in the 100s in Page, AZ. Head for the Colorado River…unless you’re a diehard fisherman like Steve and then you go to the local fishing spot. Bruce, Carla, and I took a scenic drive out to Lee’s Ferry while Steve wet his line in the dam area of Lake Powell. Sat., June 27th – No visit to Page is complete without a walk to the overlook of Horseshoe Bend. We finished our drive with a trip to the Glen Canyon Dam and marina where we will be launching our pontoon rental tomorrow morning. We all...