Those Young Guys – Finding Our Way
We hung out in Alberta for a few weeks visiting family and some friends that Norm had not seen in many, many years. Part of the visit meant staying on the farm and having wonderful views of the large, beautiful prairie skies AND being fed like a king and queen.
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We drive to Canada several times a year and we like to change up our route every time but there are still only so many ways to get from one point to another. We love Banff and Jasper due to the sheer beauty but we detest the crowds. It’s a
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Radium Hot Springs is a small town in British Columbia just south of the entrance to Kootenay National Park and about a 1 1/2 hour drive to Banff National Park in Alberta. The town is known for its mineral springs, an odourless hot pool full of minerals and kept at
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The drive from Weiser to Lewiston along Hwy 95 is one of our favorite drives. From New Meadows to Whitebird the highway parallels the Little Salmon River and provides great views and wonderful rest areas (pull-offs) which are plentiful and spacious. These are great for a lunch break, a rest,
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The weather changed that day from Nevada from being cold, wet, and windy to southern Idaho being hot and dry. It was in the 90’s (Fahrenheit) when we arrived in the early afternoon. We had a very warm night and even with the windows open we heard very little
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Just north of Carson City, Nevada lies the area of Washoe Lake. There is a lovely state park located on the southeast corner of the lake with two loops and 49 sites, most if not all can accommodate big rigs up to 45′. Perfect! All sites are first-come first-serve.
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In the center of town of Lone Pine, California on Hwy 395 there is a road which heads west called Whitney Portal Rd. This road provides access to the Alabama Hills BLM, Portagee Joe Campground (for rigs under 30′), Tuttle Creek Campground, and Lone Pine Campground. We stayed at
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As you head north on California Hwy 395 from Ridgecrest the mountainous scenery becomes more beautiful with every mile you drive. The Sierra Nevada mountain range is to the west and the Panamint range is to the east and they both provide a beautiful backdrop for cruising. About 4.5
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We departed Cave Creek in Arizona and drove north via Highway 93 which is a very scenic route and passes the town of Nothing, Arizona. How cool is that? It also drives through one of the most dense forests of Joshua Trees and is stunning. Then on to Kingman and
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The Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona is a lovely oasis buried in a large metropolitan area yet is serene, peaceful, and beautiful. Cacti, flowers, and nature abound with lovely paths and sitting areas so you can spend the day admiring the scenery. In the spring of 2016 the
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