Utah – Singin' One's Journeys

The Singin’ Tourist in the SW USA (Days 6 and 7)

Posted on November 2, 2022November 4, 2022 by traveler

Before I went to sleep Friday night, I noticed that my edema was pretty bad. Despite my hope, when I awakened, it was much worse. I had no choice but to decide to cut out visiting any of the three Colorado national parks and making a direct route home. Unfortunately, the WiFi access for my…

The Singin’ Tourist in the SW USA (Day 5)

Posted on November 2, 2022November 2, 2022 by traveler

Another beautiful day! This map displays all four national parks I visited during the trip: Bryce Canyon (I), Capitol Reef (J), Canyonlands (K), and Arches (L). I entered the Canyonlands National Park on Friday morning. It seemed like every time I pulled out of one turnoff after taking pictures, I would pull off the road…

The Singin’ Tourist in the SW USA (Day 4)

Posted on November 1, 2022November 19, 2022 by traveler

Utah has five national parks. I’ve previously visited Zion National Park, so my game plan was to try to visit the remaining four parks during this trip. However, one thing had to be taken into account. Utah is a big state in area, and the roads between the parks were not exactly direct or were…

The Singin’ Tourist in the SW USA (Day 3)

Posted on November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 by traveler

I described myself as an eco-tourist on Tripadvisor because I enjoy travelling, but I usually work with a limited budget. Purchasing the senior national park pass two years ago has been a major benefit to me on that front. It’s has especially come in handy for this trip. Instead of paying $30-35 to enter one…

A Bit of Business, A Bit of Fun

Posted on October 11, 2022October 11, 2022 by traveler

This “how many national parks can I visit in a week” trip has been on my radar for quite a while. I finally have a shot of actually doing it! The trip is now part business and part pleasure. I am scheduled to give a lecture on the development of concert spirituals during the Harlem…

Seven National Parks in Ten Days–Can It Be Done?

Posted on May 24, 2022May 30, 2022 by traveler

I’m not sure exactly when I became a fan of national parks, but I am one. I couldn’t wait to be able to get my senior pass, but now I have it I want to put it to good use. I had visited both Rocky Mountain NP and Zion NP with my mother in 2012,…

A New Normal? Prepping to Get Back on the Road

Posted on May 12, 2022July 13, 2023 by traveler

Sorry it’s been so long since I last posted. Real life has been REAL for everyone! I’ve limited most of my interactions to virtual events, but I do owe a post or two about the trip to the NATS workshop in Tennessee in October 2021, so I’ll try to get to it after I finish…

Afterthoughts about Goin’ West 2014

Posted on June 25, 2014July 27, 2023 by traveler

This is the map of my 16-day, Goin’ West 2014 trip: This surpassed my previously longest car trip from Grinnell to Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, by a whole 17 miles!! I stuck pretty closely to my original route, with some new additions–especially Little Bighorn National Park and North Cascades National Highway–and only two major deletions. …

Day 15: RB and the Need for Speed

Posted on June 10, 2014August 8, 2023 by traveler

Interstate 80 runs from San Francisco to Teaneck, New Jersey. This highway will be very prominent in my now two-day dash to get home. The short drive from Carson City to Reno brought me to a casino in town. I’m not a gambler–I hate to lose and can think of fewer, more ridiculous ways to…

A “Rest” Day

Posted on June 17, 2013July 26, 2023 by traveler

With all that’s planned during this week, we decided to get into Salt Lake City and relax and prep. Took plenty of pictures along the way, though, of the look of the Rockies in Wyoming and Utah. First time either of us have visited Utah, so we’re looking forward to see as much of it…