Hovenweep National Monument Campground

On my way to Hovenweep National Monument, I relied on the Sat-Nav to get me there. I usually don’t have any problems with it, but not this time. I knew I was heading in the wrong direction, but when you’re pulling a travel trailer on a single-lane country road there’s not always many opportunities to turn around. So, I ended-up driving to a wedding on a ranch somewhere at the end of a dirt road. I was asked by an angry lady if I was a guest–do I look like a guest? I eventually made it to Hovenweep though, many thanks to the cowboy who had a laugh with me, and provided directions. The above photograph was taken at the Hovenweep campground.

November 28, 2011 at 7:43 pm | Colorado, Utah

Grand Canyon Elk

It’s a lazy day at the Grand Canyon for these elk. This bull has several females following him around the campground; it was an impressive sight to see in person.

November 24, 2011 at 11:36 pm | Arizona

Rocky Mountain National Park

At the Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado, this sign stands at 11,790 feet above sea level near the Medicine Bow Curve which is where the Alpine Visitor Center is located. The sign reads, “Ahead is a delicate ecosystem…The Alpine Tundra…Use it Lightly”

November 21, 2011 at 10:07 am | Colorado

Scotts Bluff National Monument

A covered wagon with oxen stand on display in front of the museum and headquarters at Scotts Bluff National Monument.

November 14, 2011 at 11:01 pm | Nebraska

Hard Sided Camping Only

At the Soda Butte Campground in the Gallatin National Forest (Wyoming) a sign says, “CAUTION THIS CAMPGROUND HAS KNOWN GRIZZLY BEAR USE. HARD-SIDED CAMPING ONLY”

November 9, 2011 at 10:42 pm | Wyoming

Dead Indian Hill Summit - Wyoming

This is where the Nez Perce, led by Lean Elk and Joseph, escaped from General Howard on September 9, 1877. General Howard was a day behind them. Two miles southeast from here the Nez Perce milled their horses around in every direction to cause confusing tracks. Then they backtracked north to the Clarks Fork of the Yellowstone River. The plan worked and they escaped.

November 3, 2011 at 9:35 am | Wyoming