Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada

On our way to Zion National Park we stopped at the Valley of Fire State Park east of Las Vegas. We first went to the visitor center to get some recommendations on hikes and things to see. A European couple in front of us was getting directions to some out of the way place (not […]

Southern Utah National Parks 2012

We began our southern Utah vacation this morning, dropping my Mom off after she spent Mother’s day with us, and then driving on to Henderson, NV. Our plans include hiking and/or biking in Valley of Fire State Park, Zion National Park, Bryce National Park, Kodachrome Basin State Park, the Burr Trail, Arches National Park, Canyonlands […]

Circa 1960 backpacking

Note the high tech backpacks. I’m bringing up the rear on the right.

I ran across these photos while sorting through some of Dad’s old prints. I can’t remember which trip this was or where it was. Clearly it was a boy scout trip, since that is our scoutmaster leading the way. I’m sure it […]