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  • American TeardropPat's Sabbatical Trip 2017Traveler

    Lake Powell, Page, AZ

    May 5, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C

    Setup camp at Wahweap campground on Lake Powell.
    We visited the Glen Canyon dam and did a tour.
    We then went to Horseshoe Bend overlook.
    It was a very hot day, so we decided to skip cooking dinner and went to pub to eat, drink some beers, and watch NBA playoff game.
    Later that evening, another teardrop camped by us. It turns out that he built it himself. I also learned that he works for Intel too.    Read more

  • American TeardropPat's Sabbatical Trip 2017Traveler

    Antelope Canyon tour & Four Corners

    May 6, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 30 °C

    The Lower Antelope Canyon tour was extremely crowded, which made it slow going. The tour guide was very helpful with camera settings.
    On our way to Meza Verde, we stopped at 4 points monument. There was stormy weather all around, including lightning 😣 We were able to get are pictures and get back to the car just as a wind storm hit.Read more

  • American TeardropPat's Sabbatical Trip 2017Traveler

    Poison Spider trail and Corona trail

    May 10, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌫 11 °C

    We drove along the Colorado River on Rte. 279 towards Potash. The first stop was at Poison Spider trail head, where it was a short climb to some Indian drawings and dinasaur footprints. We then continued towards Longfellow(?) Arch, along the way we watched 4wd vehicles maneuver over a difficult section. After making it to the Arch, we headed back to the cars and drove down the road to Corona trailhead, where we hiked to the Bowtie and Corona Arch. We were a little annoyed after a while by the noise from a drone that was buzzing around the arches.Read more

  • American TeardropPat's Sabbatical Trip 2017Traveler

    Fruita Campground in Capital Reef NP

    May 11, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

    We left Moab early and made it Fruita Campground just before 10am. This is a lovely first come, first serve campground, so we were pleased to find several available sites. We were lucky enough to get a site with shade that was next to the restroom.
    When we left at 12 to go to visitors center, we saw that all 3 loops in the campground were full.    Read more

  • American TeardropPat's Sabbatical Trip 2017Traveler

    Capital Gorge trail

    May 11, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    We drove down the scenic road to Capital Gorge. There were Indian drawings on the canyon walls, along with names and initials of people from 1888-1920+, which is called "Pioneer Registry".
    We then hiked up to the "Tanks", which are depressions in the rocks that retain water and creates pools.
    On the way back, we ran into Jean and Phil.    Read more

  • American TeardropPat's Sabbatical Trip 2017Traveler

    Cassidy Arch and Chimney Rock hikes

    May 13, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌬 20 °C

    In the morning in Capital Reef NP, we went down Grand Wash dirt road to Cassidy Arch trailhead. Amazing views on the hike to the arch. At the arch there were climbers repelling down the arch 140 ft.
    After lunch at the campsite, we drone to Chimney Rock trailhead. Hiked up above Chimney Rock at had great 360 degree views of the area. Winds were strong, so we had to strap down our hats or lose them. We also saw petrified wood on one part of the trail.    Read more

  • American TeardropPat's Sabbatical Trip 2017Traveler

    Gros Ventre campground in Grand Teton

    May 15, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C

    We drove to Grand Teton NP. Our friends Linda and Kevin were already staying at there Gros Ventre CG and were able to secure an electric site at this first come, first serve campground for us before we arrived.
    We went to the visitor center at Moose to get information on hikes. We then went to the town of Jackson to walk around, buy wine, and tee shirts.    Read more

  • American TeardropPat's Sabbatical Trip 2017Traveler

    String Lake and North Jenny Lake

    May 16, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ 4 °C

    String Lake was suggested as a good hiking place. It was nice, but there was still plenty of snow on the trail. We helped a guy portage his canoe to Leigh Lake where he was planning to camp for 4 days.
    We then walked back and hiked a portion north Jenny Lake, where was saw marmots and an osprey by his nest.
    We got lazy after the hike and had a beer and appetizer as we viewed the Teton mountains.
    When we drove around the campground, we were surprised to see a mangy moose. It was starting to lose its winter coat.    Read more

  • American TeardropPat's Sabbatical Trip 2017Traveler

    Snow storm closes road to Yellowstone

    May 17, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☁️ -1 °C

    We had snow overnight. Our tent and canopy were covered in ice and snow. It was miserable breaking down our campsite at Gros Ventre. We then learned the the snow storm had caused the south entrance to Yellowstone to be closed. We scrambled and were able to find a campsite at Colter Bay RV in Grand Teton NP where our friends Linda and Kevin are staying. We saw a Bison herd on the way there. Unfortunately, showers and lodge were closed. We drove to Signal Mountain for lunch and showers.Read more

  • American TeardropPat's Sabbatical Trip 2017Traveler

    Yellowstone finally opens

    May 18, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ❄️ 1 °C

    We had more snow overnight 😣
    South entrance to Yellowstone was still closed. If road did not open by 11am, when we had to checkout, we were going to cancel our Yellowstone leg of the trip. Fortunately, road was opened right at 11am. Before we left Colter Bay, we stopped at Jackson Lake lodge for lunch during their first day of operation for the season.
    We stopped at West Thumb thermals on the shore of Yellowstone lake. Elk where grazing right by the boardwalks.    Read more

  • American TeardropPat's Sabbatical Trip 2017Traveler

    Fishing Bridge CG and Old Faithful

    May 18, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 3 °C

    We stayed at Fishing Bridge CG. When we arrived, there was no power and the water was going to be turned off due to pipes breaking. We put the teardrop in our snowy site and decided to visit Old Faithful. On the way, on the other side of Fishing Bridge, were some bison on a ridge. We parked and got out of the car to take pictures. Next thing you know is that the bison are on the road and crossing the bridge, as Jackie is keeping me between the bison and herself.
    After getting to Old Faithful, we froze while waiting for it to erupt.
    We also visited inside the historic hotel, which had a great room 4-5 stories high, with interesting tree limbs for support.    Read more

  • American TeardropPat's Sabbatical Trip 2017Traveler

    Canyon and day 2 of Old Faithful

    May 19, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 4 °C

    The road to Canyon Village was closed after South Rim Drive, so we were unable to any of the North overlooks for the "Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone". We went to Artist Point on the south side to get great views of the canyon and falls.
    On the way there, we saw many bison. At Mud Volcano area, we turned back on our walk because the bison were right next to the boardwalk. On our way back, another bison had moved closer to the path that lead back to the car. Other people were standing way to close to it. Some people walked by it without getting gored, so we nervously walked past it so we could leave.
    In the afternoon, we drove back to Old Faithful, watched another eruption, and rode our bikes to see many of the geysers.    Read more

  • American TeardropPat's Sabbatical Trip 2017Traveler

    Pulaski Tunnel Trail and Wallace, ID

    May 22, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌫 21 °C

    Hiked Pulaski Tunnel trail in the morning. The trail followed a river up to the tunnel. There were lots of trillium flowers blooming along the trail.
    In 1910 firefighters survived a terrible fire by getting inside a mining tunnel.
    Had lunch in Wallace, then visited the bordello museum and historic railroad depot museum.    Read more

  • American TeardropPat's Sabbatical Trip 2017Traveler

    Spokane, WA

    May 23, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 19 °C

    We picked up hearing aid receiver in the morning, then made our way to Linda's house, Jackie's friend. We parked the teardrop in the driveway and we'll stay the night here before heading to Maryhill tomorrow.
    There was a hummingbird nest just outside the kitchen window.    Read more

  • American TeardropPat's Sabbatical Trip 2017Traveler

    A Horsethief hike and 2 Groupons

    May 25, 2017 in the United States ⋅ 🌫 21 °C

    Today we hiked Horsethief Butte, where we had done the Mazama rock climbing training 8 years ago.
    Later, we got a Groupon and went to the Gorge Discovery Center. It had great exhibits on the history of the Columbia Gorge and how it was formed.
    We had already gotten a Groupon for the Maryhill Museum. We went there and learned all about Sam Hill. The museum he created had an amazing collection of art and historic artifacts.    Read more

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