Since the Covid pandemic has limited our traveling, I am home most of the time. I thought I’d start a weekly series of mostly ordinary photos. Just ordinary daily things. Some are photos of things that never really meant much to me before or just seemed routine. Other photos are of things that get me…
Odessa & Fern Lake Hike, RMNP in Colorado
You can not see the lake from the Odessa Lake Trail.
Flatiron Vista Trail, Boulder, Colorado
The Flatiron Vista Tail near Boulder is a 3.3 mile loop trail that is an easy hike.
Boulder Falls, Colorado
Boulder Falls is a 70 foot waterfall 11 miles West of Boulder, Colorado and just a short walk from the road.
Rattlesnake Gulch Trail, Eldorado Canyon, Colorado
Colorado has many beautiful trails and the Rattlesnake Gulch Trail is one of them. Located near Boulder in Eldorado Canyon.
Mt. Sanitas Hike, Boulder, Colorado
July, 2020, we decided to take a road trip to Colorado to do some hiking and see my son and his girlfriend. Our first hike was Mt Sanitas near Boulder, Colorado. After a 10 hour car ride from Iowa, we arrived mid afternoon and were ready to stretch our legs and get started. Mt Sanitas…
The Iowa Great Mississippi River Road Trip
The Iowa Great Mississippi River Road is a nice area to take a road trip at! Lots of charming towns, scenic views, and places to hike.
Hiking Effigy Mounds, Iowa
Effigy Mounds in Iowa is a nice place for hiking. Set along the Misssissipi River, these Native American burial mounds are a unique place to visit.
A Hike at Pike’s Peak, Iowa
Pike’s Peak in Iowa is a state park is a great place for a hike. It sits on a bluff which overlooks the mighty Mississippi River near McGregor, Iowa. We stopped here during our short fourth of July road trip. Location About Pike’s Peak State Park Pike’s Peak in Iowa is a large 500 foot…
Hiking Mines of Spain, Dubuque, Iowa
Hiking the Mines of Spain in Iowa is a great spot to get away at and enjoy the beauty along the Mississippi River.
10 Days in Greece-Athens, Crete, Santorini
Follow this active and adventurous 10 day itinerary to Greece. Visit Athens, Crete and Santorini. Lots of history and sites to see.
8 Day Greece Itinerary: Athens, Milos, Santorini
This 8 day Greece Itinerary takes you to Athens, Milos and Santorini. Great for a first time to Greece trip. You will experience the Greek culture, history and beauty.
Hike Scotts Bluff National Monument, Nebraska
Scotts Bluff National Monument in Nebraska is an out of the way place for hiking but I think it is worth the extra effort to seek it out. Driving I-80 through Nebraska can be a bit of a stretch and as often as I travel from Iowa to see my son in Colorado, I look…
Fun at Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fort Myers Beach is a fun place to place to hang out for a few days. There are lots of things to do and this white sandy beach is beautiful.