We left Canyonlands National Park pretty late and headed into Moab, Utah to find any room available or at least find a free Wi-Fi connection so we could hit our hotel search here on OurBigAdventure. And
Island in the Sky – Canyonlands National Park
There are a few places to pull over and see the view along the road through the Island in the Sky. And it is an incredible view indeed.
There are also hiking trails from some of the parking lots,
Island in the Sky – Canyonlands National Park
Because we hit this park so late in the day we had a great view of the sunset and some awesome shadows across the rocks.
We expected to see a canyon but we never expected that we wouldn\’t be able
Canyonlands National Park
Our first stop on our long trip through the National Parks was Canyonlands National Park and we hit the park late in the day, just after the toll booth closed. But we paid the $20 park fee anyway in the
what is the best vacuum?
We would love your opinions! Â We go through vacuums way too fast and I\’m sick of spending hundreds of dollars to have them last a year or less. Â Several Hoovers and a Eureka later – we need another
The National Parks
Before I start getting into our trip, let me just say that we did not spend nearly enough time in any of the National Parks to see everything there was to see. But we did spend enough time in most of them
Vail, Colorado (in July)
This may be a strange sight to those of you that have been to Vail, Colorado in the winter time. And beileve it or not there are quite a few things open in the summer time which is a good thing because
Interstate 70 Rest Area
And so we began our trip through the Southwestern United States. Leaving Denver we headed West along Interstate 70 on our way to Moab, Utah and the beginning of our tour. But somewhere along the way we
Tropical Storm Fay
This storm is really funny – the media is freaking everyone out. Â Schools have been closed in Orange County nearly all week and all we had was a little rain and wind. They keep talking about how bad the
Juliano’s Raw, Santa Monica
If you have never tried Raw food you have to start at Juliano\’s Raw in Santa Monica. We had heard about Juliano\’s but once we started looking at the menu we knew we were in for something special. Starting
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
When in Los Angeles you have to do the tourist thing at least once, and so we headed to the Chinese Theatre to see what it was all about.
This is where all of the stars are that we all know so well
Leaf Cuisine, Los Angeles
I know Raw food may be a new concept to most people, but the idea is simple. It\’s basically food that is uncooked (nothing above 110 degrees F) and unprocessed organic vegan food, and it isn\’t necessarily
Gymnastics and the Olympics
I am getting so frustrated watching gymnastics in the Olympics. My main beef is the 14 year old Chinese gymnasts. Â And then I can\’t see how Romania\’s Sandra Izbasa won the gold! Â She did a great floor
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The Caylee Anthony web
We were on vacation out west and happened to turn the news on for the first time in a week. It was Fox news with a story about a missing girl. I didn\’t really pay attention, but my dad commented that
Santa Monica Bike Rentals
At the beginning of the Santa Monica Pier there is a small bike rental place and all along the beach is a nice paved path. So of course we are going to rent bikes and ride along the beach. The weather
Fall 2008 fashion
If you would have asked me two weeks ago if I was ready for fall fashion, I would have said, “No way!” But now that we have this “cool” spell here in Orlando, I am starting to crave the fall. Instead
Santa Monica Pier
Our first stop in the Los Angeles area was Santa Monica, where we stayed about a block or so from the Pier. This is the same Santa Monica Pier you\’ve seen in the movies and it is just as cool in person.
The Grand Buffet
Probably the craziest thing that a cruise ship does is to build the “Grand Buffet” at midnight after most people have stuffed themselves with dinner and drinks. The reason it\’s crazy is because there
Ending a Cruise
The hardest part of a cruise is getting ready to leave the ship. Not because your vacation is over, but because you have finally managed to move your stuff into your cabin in a way that makes the room