The next morning, we got on the road and headed back to Salta. We were almost immediately stopped at one of the police checkpoints. Will passed the breathalyzer and we were on our way. These…
Wining and Dining in Cafayate and Mendoza
Category: Hiking
1 Day in Death Valley
We left the smoke haze behind and entered the hottest place on Earth, Death Valley. In 1913 Death Valley reached 134° Fahrenheit at Furnace Creek. We were coming in from the north and didn’t realize…
2 Days in Yosemite
We moved from Twin Falls to Rye Patch, Nevada. It’s a reservoir outside of Lovelock, NV. It was a long drive for us, even with gaining the hour. We only had the one night before…
4 Days in Yellowstone (Day 4) and Over to Twin Falls
Day 4 – Our earliest day yet! We were at the gate around 6:45. Did the Fountain Flat Drive and spent some time with a bison herd. You’re a little one wants breakfast in the…
A Few Days in Colorado and Off to Wyoming
Finally, it was time to take out Diablo on his next adventure. We were able to leave a couple days earlier than we had initially planned which was great. We booked a couple of nights…
An Engagement in Hawaii and Swimming with Turtles
Yes! Back in Hawaii. Any old excuse to go will do. Daughter Melissa and her girlfriend Kayla had never been. So, what a great opportunity to go back. Will and I headed out a week…
Diablo Heads to Indy
Diablo was back on the road as we headed to Lathrop State Park. The park’s outside of Walsenburg, Colorado. We were here sometime last year and found it works as a good stopping point on…
Cock-a-doodle-doo Kauai
We hadn't been to Kauai in about 10 years. And since we like to island hop, we found ourselves on the "Garden Island" of Kauai. We got to Kauai with no plans. That's so out…
Diablo Braves the Heat part 2
We drove on down to Goblin Valley State Park. Its 50 miles southwest of Green River, Utah. The drive along highway 70 was beautiful. There are a number of pull-out spots along the way for…
Braving the Heat in Diablo
Finally, Diablo got to get out and stretch his wheels. We were asked to watch the 3 oldest granddaughters, while the parents headed out on a kid-free vacation. We started out by spending a few…