Utah
Watching the sun set behind the mountains as we drove through Salt Lake City was just incredible. We had a long day of driving through Idaho and would be driving through the desert after dark to our hotel. By this point it wasn't uncommon to see "No Service for 100 Miles" signs. The only casualty from the trip came when a white rodent/alien baby ran out in front of me on a back road. The stars that night were magical so I quickly forgot about it. We were exhausted so I settled for driving slowly with my head out the window instead of stopping (safe, I know). After a good slumber we headed to Arches National Park where you can find the craziest rock formations caused by wind, rain, and erosion. The vibrant colors of the rocks and sand were intriguing enough but the massive arches are out of this world. I need another two weeks in Utah to get to see all the other parks around. Maybe next road trip.
Watching the sun set behind the mountains as we drove through Salt Lake City was just incredible. We had a long day of driving through Idaho and would be driving through the desert after dark to our hotel. By this point it wasn't uncommon to see "No Service for 100 Miles" signs. The only casualty from the trip came when a white rodent/alien baby ran out in front of me on a back road. The stars that night were magical so I quickly forgot about it. We were exhausted so I settled for driving slowly with my head out the window instead of stopping (safe, I know). After a good slumber we headed to Arches National Park where you can find the craziest rock formations caused by wind, rain, and erosion. The vibrant colors of the rocks and sand were intriguing enough but the massive arches are out of this world. I need another two weeks in Utah to get to see all the other parks around. Maybe next road trip.
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| Sunset in Salt Lake City |
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| Arches National Park |
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| Landscape Arch- Arches National Park |
Colorado
Where do I begin? Instant love the second we crossed the state line. The trees, the mountains, the altitude, the culture. We drove through the mountains as a storm rolled in. Denver was incredible and it was nice to see an old college roommate and catch up. The place was a perfect mixture of city and wilderness. We stopped in Boulder, which reminded me of Bloomington, for some shopping and a drink before heading up to the Rocky Mountains. The park was beautiful and we got to obsess over a grazing elk (you know there is an animal around when everyone crowds around with their cameras). We didn't see any of the big wild fires but we did notice a lot of dead trees. I later found out that the trees were being infested and killed by the pine beetle. This tends to happen when there is no major freeze that winter. Our last stop of the trip before heading home was the Denver Sustainability Park. Here you could find neat projects like affordable eco homes and edible gardens. I am already planning a trip back to explore more. It is likely that I will find myself living in Colorado within the next two years. Lovely place!
Where do I begin? Instant love the second we crossed the state line. The trees, the mountains, the altitude, the culture. We drove through the mountains as a storm rolled in. Denver was incredible and it was nice to see an old college roommate and catch up. The place was a perfect mixture of city and wilderness. We stopped in Boulder, which reminded me of Bloomington, for some shopping and a drink before heading up to the Rocky Mountains. The park was beautiful and we got to obsess over a grazing elk (you know there is an animal around when everyone crowds around with their cameras). We didn't see any of the big wild fires but we did notice a lot of dead trees. I later found out that the trees were being infested and killed by the pine beetle. This tends to happen when there is no major freeze that winter. Our last stop of the trip before heading home was the Denver Sustainability Park. Here you could find neat projects like affordable eco homes and edible gardens. I am already planning a trip back to explore more. It is likely that I will find myself living in Colorado within the next two years. Lovely place!
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| Downtown Denver design |
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| Boulder, CO |
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| Rocky Mountain National Park |
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| Rocky Mountain National Park |
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| Denver Sustainability Park |
Such an amazing experience! I am thrilled that I kept a journal with details from the trip to remember forever. This will not be the last road trip I ever take. Thank you to everyone who made it so special, especially Michael Agler.
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