If you haven't driven out west, in the less populated states, you might not be aware of how navigation works in desolation. My father in law once went to New Mexico with us and he is obsessed with GPS navigation. This was awhile back, but he just couldn't believe that I would know where we … Continue reading Glen Canyon NRA
Shutdown Ranging
It's a really scary time for our National Park system which is short many protectors. With the government shutdown in full effect there have been horror stories filling the news of park destruction and overflowing trash and toilets. All of this is a terrible waste, but even worse is the human cost of the current … Continue reading Shutdown Ranging
El Morro NM
As retail establishments climb their way into the black I am also rejuvenating my time budget and getting back on track with blogging! There is not a better way to do it than with El Morro National Monument. As we wrapped up our visit to Albuquerque, Lemon moaned forlornly that "I DIDN'T EVEN GET TO … Continue reading El Morro NM
Fort Union NM
So after Tallgrass Prairie I decided we should head STRAIGHT to Albuquerque so I changed the mapped directions. I had planned an overnight in Liberty, Kansas and head to Alibates Flint Quarry, but in Dodge City I called my Momma to tell her "WE JUST GOT THE HECK OUTTA DODGE," and was so excited to … Continue reading Fort Union NM
Gateway Arch NP -National Expansion Memorial Badge
After the Old Courthouse we could barely hold the children back from the arch, they definitely tried to run into traffic and were seriously excited as they approached it. I think the magnitude, and shininess, just overwhelmed their little raven brains. The park service is rebuilding the arch exhibits right now so there wasn't a … Continue reading Gateway Arch NP -National Expansion Memorial Badge
Gateway Arch NP Old Court House Badge
So we are pulling into St. Louis and I am looking forward to the Ulysses S. Grant NHS and Lemon looks up from whatever she is doing and starts screaming "OH MY GOD LOOK AT THAT, I WANT TO GO THERE!" In a moment of divine accordance Ranger also begins to scream the same thing, … Continue reading Gateway Arch NP Old Court House Badge
Dayton Aviation NHP
This was the first stop on our big summer trip and it did not disappoint. We did absolutely no preparation on the Wright brothers or flight so we walked in cold. As I drove away from the downtown area and into an older shorter business district, I was reminded of the neighborhood in Roswell where … Continue reading Dayton Aviation NHP
Home at Last!
We are 24 hours off our big trip of the year, so many parks! But because of the intense traveling the last few weeks I've been behind in posting, we will be back on schedule next week, I hope! Here are 5 things I learned on this trip: 1) The $2.99 I spent at a … Continue reading Home at Last!
Marsh Billings Rockefeller NHP
In April we had a family emergency that required us to travel a bit. It was one of those long, forced march drives. The kind that break your kids, and mine were troopers! So on the way home we decided we needed a slower pace and maybe some fun, to help the kids recover. That's … Continue reading Marsh Billings Rockefeller NHP
Dwight D. Eisenhower NHS
So this is the time of year home schoolers panic, at least the ones I know! I am sorry that I have been dropping the ball with my blog, but we just closed down our school year and I have a backlog of parks to tell you about. Do you like mid-century decor? Tchotchkes? Maybe … Continue reading Dwight D. Eisenhower NHS
Free Rangering 