Finding Herbert Hoover in Iowa
West Branch, Iowa is just a little ole place. It’s just down the road from Iowa City in the eastern part of Iowa just off I-80. Settled by Quakers in the 1870’s, It’s now called home by about 2,300 people. One of its claims to fame is that its the...
The Maroon Bells – One of God’s Perfect Creations
A few miles outside of Aspen is the White River National Forest. It’s a huge wilderness area that protects some of Colorado’s most beautiful mountain areas. It’s home to five 14K foot mountains and several 13k footers. The crown jewel of this area is the Maroon...
Finding a Ruby in The Rockies at Redstone
In our escape from Moab, we made our way back to Colorado. But the heat came with us. The weather map showed the Western Slope and most of the southwest broiling in 100+ degree temperatures. Our next planned layover was at Colorado River State Park in Fruita, CO and...
Getting Roasted in Moab
This is the third time I’ve visited Moab, UT. It’s a spectacular place with some of the most dramatic scenery in the US. On my prior visits, I’ve been to all the nearby National Parks (Arches, Canyonlands), marveled at the views from Dead Horse...
Monticello – A Mountain Oasis in Utah’s Canyon Country
After soaking up the scenery in Monument Valley for a couple of days, it was time to get back on the road. My original plan was to boondock for a couple of days on BLM land somewhere near Canyonlands. But the super hot weather was forecast to continue especially at...About J. Dawg
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