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Zion National Park or Bust

Zion National Park or Bust

(Zion Trip, Pt. 1)
In early March, I met Kathy, from Omaha, in Vegas. Our destination was Zion National Park.
I was looking for an adventurous getaway where I could capture some video for the MyZionPark.com website we’re working on while getting some great hiking and sightseeing in. It would be a short adventure vacation.
My husband, [...]

Grand Canyon Railway: 2 trips in 1

Grand Canyon Railway: 2 trips in 1

The Grand Canyon Railway claims its customers get to enjoy two trips when they ride the historic train to the Grand Canyon’s South Rim: a trip to the Grand Canyon and a trip into the past.
It’s an accurate claim, and what a spectacular adventure!
Our family just returned from a Spring Break vacation that included 3 [...]

Hiking in & out of Grand Canyon in Same Day

Hiking in & out of Grand Canyon in Same Day

The first sign is right at the start of the South Kaibab Trail: WARNING: Do not attempt to hike to the bottom of the Canyon and back in a single day. The signs are numerous, and for good reason.
We had seen them all before, though, 10 years earlier when we had embarked down the [...]