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Grand Canyon Adventure
Went to the Grand Canyon. Unfortunately, I got COVID and then gave it to Sam. Had to cancel donkey trip to the bottom of the canyon....
Patti Arouni
Dec 16, 20231 min read
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Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
The best scenery so far in Utah. Still to come: Zion National Park.
Patti Arouni
Sep 20, 20231 min read
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Loa, Utah
Really nothing here but it's close to Capitol Reef National Park. No bars in this part of Utah :(
Patti Arouni
Sep 20, 20231 min read
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Moab, UT Gateway to the National Parks
Drive the scenic road next to the Colorado River. Then Sand Flats Recreation Area with a Hummer tour (wild!), and Canyonlands National Park.
Patti Arouni
Sep 5, 20231 min read
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Salt Lake City, UT and Great Salt Lake
Visiting the Great Salt Lake and Antelope Island.
Patti Arouni
Sep 4, 20231 min read
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Lake Tahoe
Always a nice place.
Patti Arouni
Sep 4, 20231 min read
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Northern California
Sites and adventures abound! Jedediah Smith Redwood National Park, Battery Point Lighthouse (Crescent City), Sea Lions and other fun stuff.
Patti Arouni
Aug 18, 20231 min read
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The different faces of Oregon
Spent 10 days near Eugene, OR.
Patti Arouni
Aug 13, 20231 min read
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Pacific Coast
Spent the afternoon at Westport, Washington, a fishing town on the west coast of the state. Lots of boats, seafood, and other stuff. We...
Patti Arouni
Jul 27, 20231 min read
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Bellingham Bay, Bellingham Washinton
Beautiful bay with tons of Sailboats. Might even beat Oriental!!
Patti Arouni
Jul 21, 20231 min read
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Bellingham Bay and San Juan Islands
Whale watching cruise in Bellingham Bay and the San Juan Islands. Saw Harbor Seals, Lighthouse, and Killer Whales! Great afternoon. and...
Patti Arouni
Jul 21, 20231 min read
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Yellowstone National Park
Stayed in Cody, Wyoming. Nice little town and very nice people. Stopped at the Buffalo Bill Dam on the way to the park. Then went on to...
Patti Arouni
Jul 9, 20231 min read
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Mount Rushmore
Next stop Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse and Lakota Education Center.
Patti Arouni
Jul 9, 20231 min read
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Corn Palace
First stop in South Dakota: Mitchell, home of the famous Corn Palace :)
Patti Arouni
Jul 9, 20231 min read
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Celebration of Lives!
My mother Charlotte and my sister Debbie both passed during Covid. Mom in June of 2020, and Debbie in April of 2021. Our family was...
Patti Arouni
Jul 9, 20231 min read
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Patti Arouni
Jul 9, 20230 min read
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Made it to IL for salmon fishing!
Chain o Lakes State park is a beautiful park right on the Fox River near the Chain o Lakes. Very limited amenities, but had a great time...
Patti Arouni
Jun 30, 20231 min read
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Johnny Appleseed...
We spent May 22nd, 2023 at the Johnny Appleseed Campground in Fort Wayne, IN. Very nice campground, but very loud. Had a "noise" parade...
Patti Arouni
Jun 30, 20231 min read
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Nice State Park in Ohio for our next stop.
Jackson Lake State Park, Ohio. Not a huge campground, but right on the lake and very nice. Stayed for one night. Then moved on... Next...
Patti Arouni
Jun 29, 20231 min read
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And, we're off!
Sam, Grandson Bobby, Bobby's girlfriend Kayla, me, and dogs Rambo and Ruby finished packing up the RV on May 20th and began our journey....
Patti Arouni
Jun 29, 20231 min read
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