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News about what we experienced in the first part of our West USA trip.
After a very good night, we started the day feeling refreshed. Until 9:00 AM, there was coffee and fresh pancakes. We certainly didn't want to miss that. Moritz immediately hit...
Sunday, October 22nd, 2023, day 22 This morning we left the campground in Kanab and drove to Bryce Canyon. It wasn't far, about 100 km, about an hour and a half. The landscape...
With a "new" car and in the hope that the new one will last long enough for us to return it in Las Vegas, we make our way to an "overlook" of Salt Lake City, the Ensign Peak, in...
Early in the morning we set off for Bryce Canyon National Park. We were almost alone in the park. At an altitude of 2,400 to 2,700 meters, we had to put on our jackets despite...
12.06. / Sunday / Jackson-Salt Lake City It's raining and the clouds are almost touching the ground as we roll out of the hotel parking lot at 8:30 am. Today, our road is...
After visiting the Mormon temple in St. George, we arrive at the scenic Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks.
DAY 5 Sometimes i wish i were an angel Good morning everyone and welcome to Day 5 of our little road trip across the USA J When you wake up in the morning, our day is coming to...
Instead of starting at the famous Angels Landing in Zion National Park before sunrise, due to a cold, we decided to leave later and only go on a short, easy hike. However, this...
Near our campsite, there should be a Natural Bridge and old ruins, so we start our day with a hike. We walk along the remote road searching for both. Next to the road, there is...
Thursday, October 19, 2023, day 19 IN ADVANCE !! : we are in the Wild West and internet is a matter of luck. Sometimes we have 3G, sometimes nothing, which tests our patience....
After a short drive of only 2 1/2 hours, we arrived at the gates of Zion National Park. Unfortunately, we had to pay a $15 'tunnel toll' because our RV is so tall. But it was...
What a day full of fun! In the morning we left Springdale and headed east out of the Zion National Park. It presented itself to us from a completely different side. It was as if...
Our hotel was located in Moab and from there we wanted to explore two national parks in two days: Arches and Canyonlands In the Arches National Park we were greeted by...
No Service and the National Parks
The sun was shining, the sky was blue...it could only be a good day. And it was! 😊 Right now we are enjoying a good can of beer (I actually felt like it for once 😅) from the...
Good morning amazing people and a warm "hello" from the command center. Unfortunately, our last night in the witch's house is over and it's time to embark on new adventures. ...
After a 3-hour hike halfway to Bryce Canyon, we are now going to indulge in a big fat steak.
10/17. We have a wonderful night and cuddle with the cat before having a leisurely breakfast and then heading to the Needles Section in Canyonlands National Park. We only have...
14.10. After a long night and warm shower, we have breakfast under our "private pavilion" and sit in the sun. Today we are going hiking in the Yant Flats. Since we will surely...
Zippin' into the next adventure..
When words reach their limits...
High mountains and deep valleys! Today there was no rest in the sun lounger. Walks and hiking up the mountains, overlooking the canyons. Very calm and peaceful in the park....
The title image reveals where we were today: in Arches NP. We didn't have a timed ticket and had to return to Moab to the tourist info to get the ticket. After that, everything...
The day after visiting Bryce Canyon, it’s hard to get motivated, but one must realize that other types of landscapes are also worth seeing. We discovered Road No. 12. Highly...
A cold morning awaits us. Everything goes quickly, and we are early on the road. It is 100 miles to Mesa Verde NP. On one hand, there is beautiful nature, and on the other, an...
Saturday, October 21, 2023, day 21 We started in Monument Valley and had a relaxed tour through northern Arizona to Lake Powell, where the Colorado River is dammed by a dam. The...
We have to leave the campsite in Springdale at 11:00 am, we park our RV at the paid parking lot across the street. The daily rate for RVs is $40 and must be deposited in a box....
To get our limbs used to dry conditions again, today it was time to hike a small, short trail to the Canyon Overlook in Zion National Park. Thorsten had already walked this path...
Yesterday we had an unwelcome pursuer. He got us again out of the blue. The snow. In the morning we still thought we had escaped him. But when we arrived at Bryce Canyon, we...