Although the antibiotics I got in San Diego and again near Zion had eased the infection in my recently crowned tooth, things were clearly not right in my mouth. Any time my top-left teeth touched my bottom-left, it hurt. For…
Durango, Colorado
I’ve been to this quaint little mountain city twice before. The first time, Kate and I drove through to visit my newfound half-brother and his fiancé. He was the baby my father had with his second wife. When my father…
Durango Photos
[Show slideshow] 12► A couple of nights in Durango, Colorado.
Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado
We had two different friends push us to go see Mesa Verde National Park in Southwest Colorado. The park is filled with ancient ruins of early Native American dwellings, many of them built into the edges of cliffs. It’s just an hour…
Mesa Verde Photos
A brief but satisfying stopover at Mesa Verde National Park. [Show slideshow] 123►
Antelope Canyon, Arizona
For years I’d seen photos of Antelope Canyon in art shows and was astounded by the color and texture of the rock, the way the light made smooth walls glow within the deep slot canyon. I’ve always wanted to go…
Kate’s Antelope Canyon Photos
Kate went on a separate tour of the canyon and got these great shots with my old Nikon. [Show slideshow]
Antelope Canyon Photos
A photographer’s fantasyland: [Show slideshow] 123►
Arches National Park, Utah
I’ve seen photos of Arches National Park, and it was one I definitely wanted to hit while we were in Utah. It’s known for its unusual rock formations, including precariously balanced rocks and naturally formed arches and windows. Most visitors…
Arches Photos
A wonderful park full of natural rock formations. [Show slideshow] 12►
Capitol Reef National Park
Our next destination from Bryce was Arches National Park. We could take Highway 89 up to Interstate 70, or we could go the scenic route, over mountains, and drive through Capital Reef National Park. Naturally, we chose the scenic route.…
Capitol Reef Photos
A beautiful drive to and through this no-fee national park. [Show slideshow] 12►