USA 2018 | Go travel

Return to U.K. and on to Switzerland

by JS2018 | Jul 7, 2018 | Cultural, Europe 2018, USA 2018 | 0

Memories of our last few days in the US with Mark and Elaine and spending time with Andy and Sue before heading to Nendaz

Capitol Reef National Park

by JS2018 | Jun 25, 2018 | Adventure Destinations, Capitol Reef, USA 2018 | 0

Late afternoon on the Rim Overlook Trail “Capitol Reef, at its core, is a hiker’s Park” a quote...

Monument Valley

by JS2018 | Jun 24, 2018 | USA 2018 | 0

Day 2 of drive to Pheonix, taking in the sights of Monument valley and enjoying a special breakfast on the cliffs overlooking the San Juan river from the Goosenecks

Natural Bridges Monument

by JS2018 | Jun 23, 2018 | Day Hike, USA 2018 | 0

Start of our drive South to Pheonix. Visited Natural Bridges Monument which has 2 of the largest natural bridge spans in the US as well as Goosenecks state park overlooking the San Juan river. Great sites to visit.

Chimney Rock and Canyon

by JS2018 | Jun 22, 2018 | Capitol Reef, Day Hike, USA 2018 | 0

Stunning short hike into a twisting narrow Canyon and hike along a ridge trail giving views of Chimney Rock and many Capitol Reef landmarks.

Devils Backbone Scenic Drive

by JS2018 | Jun 20, 2018 | Capitol Reef, USA 2018 | 0

Devils Backbone is a good name for the narrowing winding drive with sheer drop offs from Boulder to Escalante. An iconic route which we are really pleased we made the time for.

Sulphur Creek Trail

by JS2018 | Jun 19, 2018 | Capitol Reef, Day Hike, USA 2018 | 0

A very enjoyable memorable hike up one of the 2 perennial rivers in Capitol Reef, the othe being the Fremont. Enjoyed clambering over the waterfalls, through the river and giving our new river shoes a good test.

Frying Pan and Grand Wash trails

by JS2018 | Jun 18, 2018 | Capitol Reef, Day Hike, USA 2018 | 0

An enjoyable long hike crossing over different ridges in the Reef giving contrasting views of the rock formations and washes, culminating in the (hot) Grand Wash. Water needed to be rationed!

Capitol Reef Rim Overlook trail

by JS2018 | Jun 16, 2018 | Capitol Reef, Day Hike, Sawtooths, USA 2018 | 0

Some regrets that we were leaving the Sawtooths prematurely due to the weather, but excitement that we were visiting a new Park: Capitol Reef which looked like there was great hiking. Tick in that box