The Petrified Forest National Park

Eastern Central Arizona is a dry desert climate. That is especially true along I-40 between Flagstaff and New Mexico. Can you imagine this area sustaining a subtropical forest? At one time in history, millions of years ago, it did. And, some of those trees are still around for us to… Continue reading

Spencer Butte Trailhead

During our time in Oregon, our time to be able to venture outside has been limited due to rain and other inclement weather. Which is a shame, because the geography is so beautiful. But, when it is not raining, or even better, when the sun peeks out from behind the… Continue reading

Kissimmee Lakefront Park

While out exploring the Historic Downtown District of Kissimmee we drove around a rotunda with a monument and followed the road because it had other monuments on it. Come to find out, it was Monument Ave. While driving down Monument Ave, we happened across a nice park that was right… Continue reading