Showing posts with label Road Trip. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Road Trip. Show all posts

A road trip along Utah and Northern Arizona border

Sunday, July 11, 2021

This drive across the country is one of our big trip that we enjoyed the most.  As we travel  south on Highway 163 toward the southern border of Utah and the northern border of Arizona.  We stop over to this desert landscape with this unique rock formations. It is a spectacular and dramatic landscape, and driving this route will add to your Utah national parks or Grand Canyon vacation experience. 

 

Along the border of the neighboring states, you’ll find incredible and diverse landscapes.

A day Trip to the Grand Canyon Arizona

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

The Grand Canyon is absolutely stunning, and it is a bucket list item for many people. Our little boy recently got to cross it off of his list. My husband and I had both been to the Grand Canyon couple times before but never as family. We were excited to share this experience with our son, who is a very content little traveler.  We were there for such a short time and during the pandemic. So we decided to keep it simple and just do sight-seeing. 


We loved exploring the South Rim of the Grand Canyon during fall season, and the weather is perfect time to go with our baby, who's only nine months old at that time. We will definitely go back for a full canyon adventure someday. Overall, such a fun experience for the whole family!

  

Our little Adventurer 

Visited Point Mugu Rock with our Jeep

Monday, May 4, 2020
One of our best stops on the side of Pacific Coast Highway was the Point Mugu rocks. We found this place while driving along the Pacific Coast Highway. Nice place to hangout and taking photos. You could stay here for a while if you want to and look into the vast Pacific blue ocean.

Mugu Rock is a distinctive feature of the coastal headland promontory that has been featured in many film shoots and television commercials.

Its a beautiful day to enjoy the simple blessings we have been given.

Our Ultimate Florida Jeep Road Trip - Spring 2018

Friday, April 10, 2020
Road trip is our favorite way to explore new places. This Jeep Adventure Quest trip was our second longest trip in the Jeep at 2,200 miles. We follow the Gulf Coast of Florida with stops at Crystal River, The Everglades National Park, Miami beach, explore the Keys then we go up the Atlantic coast to Daytona and ending at Jeep Beach 2018.

Having the freedom to go where you want is amazing. Finding a hotel along the route for your road trip  really can make a big difference to your travel experience. And the more time we spend traveling (or maybe just the older we get?), the pickier we get about the hotels we choose. Do your research and find great hotel deals before booking a hotel to ensure that you are always assured of a good price and comfortable accommodation.
 
Below is our random pics of our epic road trip to Florida Keys during our stop over  - we encourage you to go out there explore too and give yourself plenty of time to enjoy it! 

1. Miami Beach
South Beach is a "must visit" when you come to Miami. The area is filled with hotels of all price range and a variety of shops and restaurants. The beach itself stretches on for miles and the sand is quite nice, though not as soft as some of the other beaches we have been to . Also it was quite disappointing to see that the beach was filled with seaweeds. It really spoiled the look of the beach and the enjoyment. But overall,  we still had a great time spending our afternoon by the beach.

Driving Up Pikes Peak Mountain - US Road Trip

Tuesday, March 17, 2020
If you are in the Denver or Colorado Springs area, Pikes Peak is a must see. The view is breathtaking. If you drive to the top beware of the Highwinds and do not ride your brakes coming down the peak, you can overheat your breaks. It's a once in a lifetime view and experience. 

Colorado has 54 mountains over 14,000 feet. One of them is in city of Colorado Springs Pikes Peak.  Pikes Peak stands at 14,110 feet high. It's a great place to visit with friends, family, and children, if you are not from a high altitude area, the change in altitude is very noticeable. Dress warm if you visit.


Words cannot explain the beauty and majesty of this place. I'm just in love with all of it from the snow cap to the mountain view.

Visit Rancho Cucamonga, California

Monday, November 11, 2019
Rancho Cucamonga is one of the most diverse cities in the Inland Empire. This city is a mix of middle class and high class, which is why the city's upkeep is maintained. Located just south of the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest in San Bernardino County, California, United States. About 37 miles east of Downtown Los Angeles, Rancho Cucamonga is the 19th most populous city in southern California.  The city experiences an average of 287 sunny days per year, compared to a national average of 205 days. The weather in Rancho Cucamonga is warm Mediterranean (Continental Mediterranean climate), which has hot and dry summers with cool chilly winters.

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, the self proclaimed Beverly Hills of the Inland Empire

California Palm trees add a perfect tropical feel in any landscape.

California's Pacific Coast Highway Roadtrip

Friday, November 9, 2018
When it comes to America’s best road trips, it’s hard to beat the Pacific Coast Highway. Driving this route means hours cruising along stunning hillside overlooking the Pacific ocean and vista points for sparkling beach views. That is why, we are so thrilled when we drove for the first time to this iconic Highway.

You can start your trip from San Francisco to San Diego or San Diego to San Francisco.  In addition  you can extend your road trip by adding on the Oregon and Washington state.  Depending on whether you do only California or all three states.  I advise you to take your precious time to really enjoy all the charming beauty of  Pacific Coast road trip.

Checking out the California coast in our rented Jeep.

A Unique Rock Formations in Valley of Fire State Park

Monday, October 15, 2018
Valley of Fire is Nevada’s oldest and largest State park in America. The Valley of Fire derives its name from red sandstone formations, formed from great shifting sand dunes during the age of dinosaurs, 150 million years ago. Complex uplifting and faulting of the region, followed by extensive erosion, have created the present landscape. There is something about road tripping into the Nevada desert. I see beauty, so many hidden treasures. The  park is a photographer’s paradise full of stunning rock formations in all the colors of the rainbow. You don’t even have to hike anywhere to see beauty like this. But I couldn’t stop myself from taking the opportunity to explore this amazing land. There is an endless supply of stunning views with fabulous color, lines and textures.

The best time of the day to be here is dusk because that's when you find out exactly why they call it Valley of Fire. Yes, it's obviously the iron infused rocks, but the way the sun hits them around sunset literally makes the hills look like flames.

Nature is the art of God , what a stunning human head shape red rocks.

Visiting the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area

Sunday, October 7, 2018
We driven 13 miles loop  through Red Rock  and enjoyed the peace, the views, and especially getting out of Vegas.  This park is only a short drive  like 30 minutes from the Vegas  Strip.  So its hard to miss it.  It has lots of hiking trails and picnic areas just a neat place to go to rest and contemplate life. For anyone who appreciates natural beauty and being one with nature, Red Rock Canyon is for you.

The park and visitors center is very well done. You can drive through the park and stop at several spots to take pictures and enjoy the views. The views change from mile to mile, but the majesty of nature is evident everywhere.

Red Rock Canyon is part of the Mojave Desert, which stretches out to the corners of California, Utah, Arizona and Nevada.

Visit Sombrero Beach Marathon | Florida Keys

Monday, June 4, 2018
It's not every day you can drive to an island. Driving to Florida Keys is the perfect trip we've ever been. Here is one of my favorite beach at the Keys: The Sombrero Beach in Marathon, FL.  The Sombrero Beach is a stretch of public beach just off the Overseas Highway and has been developed to allow a range of activities to take place. Play beach games; go swimming, kayaking or snorkeling; and lounge in the sun at one of Marathon’s most visited beaches.

The atmosphere is very calm and  pleasant. The water is clean less seaweeds compare to Miami beach and there were no rocks or seashells on the ocean to hurt your foot. We enjoy relaxing in shady groves provided by the coconut palms that line the beach. It has a mixture of people here but the people that we encountered were very friendly both local and tourist  they were always willing to help and suggest other areas to go to.

Located at: Atlantic Side - Sombrero Beach Rd Marathon, FL 33052 

This is by far the best beach that we've seen in the Florida Keys.

Shelling on Sanibel Island Florida

Monday, May 7, 2018
Thinking about your next vacation destination that is either relaxing or family friendly?  If you’re daydreaming about seaside sunning and likes to spend a quiet afternoon shell-collecting  the Sanibel Island in Florida is just your spot. It is connected to Fort Myers by the Sanibel Causeway Bridge. This Island has beautiful beaches, lots of high-rise hotels and condos, and a laid back atmosphere.

Why there's so many shells?

Sanibel Island coastlines run east and west, different than most islands which run north and south, this direction allows Sanibel Island to catch abundant sea shells.  The Gulf of Mexico scooping up all the seashells imported from the Caribbean and brings it to the shores.  Sanibel Island is world renowned for its shells. People from all over the world come to collect and admire the colorful "Treasures From the Sea".

Smoky Mountain Fall Foliage 2017

Monday, November 20, 2017
It’s late October and the fall foliage 2017 season is underway to the lower elevation at the Great Smoky Mountains. The fall foliage  for this year is an average season. This is because of the moderate summer temperatures during this past summer . But an average fall foliage appearance is still a good one.

When hurricane Irma passed through East Tennessee weeks ago it did cause some closures in the park. But the closures were more for safety reasons. There was no real damage to the park and areas of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are open. The wind from Irma was not bad enough to have a detrimental effect on this year’s fall foliage season.

Impressive display the dramatic scenery of fiery trees in Smoky Mountains.

The Beehives Rock in Valley of Fire State Park

Wednesday, August 2, 2017
We took a road trip to the Valley of Fire State Park at the end of my husband's conference trip to Las Vegas. If you have a car it's an easy 1-hr drive on the I-15 (exiting at junction 75) then driving on the scenic Valley of Fire Road until you hit the parks West Entrance. There's a $10.00 fee each car and you get a guide map included. Just shorty after entering at the West Gate you will see a sign for the Scenic Loop Road that goes off to the left. This is a 2 miles long route which for about a mile is just a gravel track. Perfectly okay in any type of car as long as you stay on the track.

Well worth taking a road trip  as there are some nice colours and different formations of rocks to see like: the 'Human head and lizard Shape Rocks'  and also road tripping to 'Valley of Fire' is always fun.

Close by is the Beehives Rock.

The Beehives are sandstone formations that not only demonstrate the unique design that can be created by nature, but is an excellent representation of geologic cross bedding.  Those are the grooved lines going in different directions.

Road Trip to Grand Canyon National Park | West Rim

Tuesday, July 25, 2017
๐Ÿ“Œ Part One of this Amazing Journey to the Canyon. Bucket list check off!

My husband and I are in Las Vegas for a 5-day vacation. I've heard that Grand Canyon West Rim is only few hours away from Vegas. We've always wanted to go to Grand Canyon and being this close we didn't want to pass it up. We decided to rent a  car and drive along at our own pace. Also we bring some refreshments for this trip.

On the way we stopped briefly at the Hoover Dam and do some sight seeing.  We enjoyed watching the desert scenery pass by.  Unfortunately we do not have plenty of  time to explore the whole area. Planning to go back again next year and this time we wanted to try the helicopter or boating tours.

Welcome sign Arizona State

Forks of the River Sunflower Fields

Monday, July 17, 2017

๐Ÿ“Œ  Parent's Visit America 

Sunflower Farm is the place I dream of as a child.  Since my parent's are here right now for vacation its even more fun to go. The sunflower field is very photogenic and picturesque, the whole place is simply amazing and really worth going!

The lovely bright yellow Sunflowers are the major attractions of Forks of the River WMA  of Knoxville,TN. With 70 acres of sunflowers standing over 6 feet tall, it is obvious why the fields attract so many visitors.  It is a sheer joy to see the blooming fields with big sunflowers.

Forks of the River Wildlife Management Area : Located at 3140 McClure Ln, Knoxville, TN 37920. 

It's a wonderful feeling to be surrounded by the sunflowers - watching them dance when the wind blows!

Wears Valley Log Cabins

Monday, February 27, 2017
This year we only experience mild winter in East Tennessee and I like it by the way.  Just because the temperatures are a little uncomfortable doesn't mean you need to be stuck inside all winter. Driving around is a pleasure, and allows for plenty of exploring. We both enjoy an uncrowded area of Wears Valley where we can briefly survey the mountain range beyond in all its glory on a mid morning drive.

First winter in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park should not be missed. Even if there is snow accumulation and some business establishments are closed. There is still many places to check out. Also, bears are hibernating, so there is not much concern there either. Though the GSMNP is not vibrantly green like other seasons, you may be surprised to discover how breathtaking it is even on a winter days.

The mountain cabin homes located throughout Wears Valley, Townsend Tennessee.

Visit Fort Huachuca Arizona

Saturday, January 23, 2016
We stopped by to Fort Huachuca during our West Coast road trip. I wasn't sure what to expect but I found myself thoroughly engaged to this military base. It is well worth the trip and driving around Fort Huachuca was an interesting experience as well as I've never been on an active base before. Because of the Fort’s active military status it is necessary to stop at the gate before entering to visit the museums. The visitor will be asked to show a picture ID such  as a driver’s license, as well as vehicle registration and proof of insurance.

Fort Huachuca is located off Arizona State Route 90, twenty-nine miles south of the intersection of State Route 90 and Interstate 10, near Benson, Arizona.

Scenic area within Fort Huachuca

Visit The Newspaper Rock

Friday, October 2, 2015

๐Ÿ“Œ Amazing ancient rock engravings.

I'm always fascinated to wood carved and ice sculptures, but seeing a stone art was neat! Just imagine standing in the location where people long ago carved those messages in the stone. Newspaper Rock is the earliest form of communication. It's amazing to see in person what's been around for a long time. The writings are all still very visible they are great representative drawings of ancient writings..

Location: 14.5 Miles North of South Entrance (Rainbow Forest Museum), Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona

More than 650 images adorn the boulders - one of the largest concentrations of petroglyphs in the park. Below rock images are about 650 to 2,000 years old. People have live in those times have carved these images on stones. To this days these images are visible and is evidence that humans lived there once.

Journey to Bigfoot Peak

Monday, June 15, 2015
This is our second time joining The Smoky Mountain Jeep Club. And today were heading to a scenic journey to the Citico Creek/Bald River falls area and ride to the top of BIG FOOT PEAK at 3,900 feet elevation to hunt for the elusive Sasquatch of Tennessee. The Peak is one of the highest spots accessible by Jeep. This ride is 110 miles round trip from the start point, and includes stops at Tellico Plains, Big Foot Peak and Bald River Falls. This is an all day event! Our first stop is at Tellico Plains Visitors Center for a bathroom break. From there we drove up the Cherohala Skyway onto back dirt roads into the winding trails to the summit of Big Foot Peak. There is a park and breath taking view, eat  and socialize. Big Surprises in store for all on this ride! After lunch we drove down to Bald River Falls. After the falls whoever is interested can stop at the famous Citico Drive-inn for ice cream. At this point the ride ends and Jeepers can go their separate ways.

At the visitor center of Cherohala Skyway

Myrtle Beach South Carolina

Sunday, April 19, 2015
My husband and I took a short vacation down in South Carolina last Easter weekend. Myrtle Beach was a good choice. We had a great time  but unfortunately didn't have enough time to check everything out. We stayed at Best Western Plus Grand Strand this hotel is conveniently located.  The ocean is across from the main building easy and safe to cross the road.  We saved a small fortune by eating the free breakfast. We had a kitchenette and brought stuff for simple lunches.  I love this beach, It is pretty clean for a public beach.

Myrtle Beach is a great place for a vacation.  You just need to know where to go and where to stay. This beach stretches on for miles and miles of white sand beaches.  On these white sands you'll find plenty of fun in the sun, from sailing and surfing to sunbathing and shell hunting.  You can also fish, shop, or simply stroll along the Strand.

Great place to just sit back, relax, and leave your worries behind.
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