I had a few days off so I took to the road hoping to get in a few days of cat The park is located near the Dismal Swamp in eastern North Carolina, near the Virginia state line. 
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Went to the beach this past weekend and visited Myrtle Beach. After a nice leisurely drive down some back roads we arrived in North Myrtle around lunch. After checking in to our room, it was time to hit the stores since the weather wasn’t all that great. 
In fact it was somewhat chilly. Continue reading “Myrtle Beach in October”
Just inside Utah, above the Northern Rim of the Grand Canyon is one of the most beautiful parks in America. The Zion National Park is literally as awe inspiring as the Canyon. 
The park is very busy, it is visited by millions of people per year. You have to go regardless. 
As you start to get closer to the park the rock formations begin to take on a different hue, the lines of millions of years of erosion begin to show clearly from miles away. Continue reading “Zion National Park-Breathtaking!”
Spending time at Lake Powell was a real treat. After visiting the Canyon, we went up to Lake Powell and decided to spend some time there. A few bucks for a boat and we were on the water. The water is clear and cold
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The lake levels go up and down due to the amount of spring thaws that are available and how much water is being released downstream. You could see the various levels in the rocks. The Glen Canyon Reservoir provides water for the states of Arizona, California, and New Mexico, while holding water from the Colorado River for Utah Continue reading “Lake Powell, Glen Canyon Dam”
Going to Maui was another check off on the bucket list. Betty and I were to meet some friends of ours there and spend a week sightseeing. Upon arrival on a puddle jumper from Hawaii, we were surprised at how comfortable the temperatures were. Low 80’s and a breeze were the norm. 
After settling in our condo, we made a beeline to the local store to stock up on snacks and drinks. The town of has plenty of tour guides that will take care of all your sightseeing schedules for you. Continue reading “Maui, one of the Pacific’s gems.”
As part of my recent trip through Arizona and New Mexico, I traveled to both the Southern and Northern Rim of the Grand Canyon. Of course, no picture can capture the awesome beauty of one of our nation’s greatest treasures. But there is more to the Canyon than just the views at the top. Continue reading “Grand Canyon, Southern Rim”
The water has no place to go, it searches for the easiest path, it continues for miles and miles, building strength, gaining height and width until it hits the canyon. From there, tons and tons of pressure push the water through the rock, scowering it in the process, making beautiful waves and shapes. This is Antelope Canyon. Continue reading “Antelope Canyon AZ”
A few weeks ago, I was in Phoenix for some awesome training with the US Marshall Service. I took some additional time off and traveled through the state with my brother Randy. We started in Phoenix and went up towards Sedona. Our first stop was in Prescott. Continue reading “Arizona, too little time, too much to see.”
I recently went to Key West with my brother Randy and my girlfriend Betty. We had flights that were cancelled because of a massive snowstorm that was hitting the South. We spent a day or so waiting to see if the airlines would reopen, going as far as rerouting through Atlanta. But, those flights were also cancelled and it looked like the trip was a bust. Continue reading “Key West FL.Trip”
Since Pilot Mountain is so close to my home, it is a favorite destination when I am just needing to get away, even during the week. I can hook up the trailer in a few minutes and be at the campsite in less than an hour. Continue reading “Pilot Mountain, NC trip”