Tag Archives: Itinerary

Southwest Trip Recap

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Pete Ruts

Well now. I finally documented all the statistics and other info for this trip in my Moleskin book (thanks Lyndy). And am now ready to recap it here to memorialize it for purposes of this travel blog. So here goes. … Continue reading →

Posted in National Parks, National Treasures, Travel by car in North America | Tagged Antelope Canyon, Arizona, Arizona-Sonaran Desert Museum, Arkansas, Attractions, Colorado, Dead Horse Point, Don's in Lafayette, Driving fun, Fred's Lounge, Horseshoe Bend AZ, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Itinerary, Kentudky, Lafayetee, Louisiana, Mamou, Mississippi, Mississippi River, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, Painted Desert, Perfect day, Petrified Forest, Prasek's Hillje Smokehouse, Road thoughts and observations, Rodale's, Tennessee, Texas, The Alamo, Utah | 1 Comment

Posting – Skipped a Day

Posted on May 10, 2018 by Pete Ruts

The last post, Monument Valley and Horseshoe Bend, was posted a day late. At the Sleep Inn in Page, I found that WordPress was down in the afternoon. It came back up early Wednesday morning and I posted later in … Continue reading →

Posted in National Treasures, Travel by car in North America | Tagged Itinerary | 2 Comments

Stress? Less!

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Pete Ruts

Wow. What a difference between yesterday and today. Yesterday it was Cleveland traffic, rain through western Ohio, bad roadway in Indiana and a big construction jam up at the Illinois River. Today a perfect drive. Great weather, blue sunny sky, … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel by car in North America | Tagged Iowa, Itinerary, Nebraska | 2 Comments

Arizona – Getting There

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Pete Ruts

I’m looking in the mirror and I’m seeing a happy man. Settled into a Sleep Inn in Davenport, Iowa. Was going to Chick fil A but spotted a Noodles World Kitchen out my window. Got a takeout order in front … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel by car in North America | Tagged Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Itinerary, Mississippi River, Nebraska, Ohio, Utah | 2 Comments

The Southwest. Destination: Arizona

Posted on May 3, 2018 by Pete Ruts

That’s right, Arizona. Antelope Canyon, Horseshoe Bend, The Petrified Forest and Painted Desert, Saguaro National Park. And then heading back east to Big Bend National Park in Texas. If there’s time on the way home, back to Lafayette to take … Continue reading →

Posted in National Parks, National Treasures | Tagged Antelope Canyon, Arizona, Attractions, Big Bend National Park, Horseshoe Bend AZ, Itinerary, Louisiana, Painted Desert, Petrified Forest, Suguaro National Park, Texas | 13 Comments

Shenandoah, D.C. and the Finger Lakes

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Pete Ruts

The leaves will start to turn very soon. I’ve got and itch to get out again. Car’s been serviced. And detailed, thanks to Matt (all that cement-like mud from Monument Valley is gonzo); spare hoses and belts are on board. Chores … Continue reading →

Posted in National Parks, National Treasures, Travel by car in North America | Tagged Itinerary, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Shenandoah NP, Smithsonian, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia | 6 Comments

Having a bit of trouble here. Adios.

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Pete Ruts

Alright then. As you’ve read I lost my computer contact. Left my laptop in Lafayette. Juliet peeps are sending it back to me. But now tonight, I’m in a bit of trouble here. No computer, a camera full of pix … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel by car in North America | Tagged Itinerary, Road thoughts and observations | 4 Comments

A Two-Week Itinerary of a Lifetime

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Pete Ruts

Oh my! This wondrous string of 13 perfect days started just after my birthday and on Easter Sunday. So here we go with a recap. Happy Birthday Pete Ruts. I can’t think of a better birthday present. And a Happy, … Continue reading →

Posted in National Parks, Travel by car in North America | Tagged Arizona, Black Canyon of the Gunnison NP, Bryce Canyon National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Colorado, Colorado National Monument, Driving fun, Itinerary, Mesa Verde National Park, Monument Valley, Road thoughts and observations, Scenic drives, Utah | 7 Comments

Capitol Reef National Park

Posted on April 3, 2016 by Pete Ruts

Oh my. So many tunes, so little time. I am way behind at the moment. It’s 7:30pm on Saturday, April 2, and I am just now starting to draft today’s post to the blog. It’s getting dark. Normally I start writing somewhere … Continue reading →

Posted in National Parks, Travel by car in North America | Tagged Capitol Reefs NP, Driving fun, Itinerary, Landforms, Perfect day, Scenic drives | 4 Comments

The Week of Your Lifetime Itinerary

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Pete Ruts

That’s what’s coming up: ‘The Week of Your Lifetime Itinerary’. Well if that prospect of several perfect days is good, this is even better. Perfect days in a string, one after another, have indeed started already with yesterday. Today it … Continue reading →

Posted in National Parks, National Treasures, Travel by car in North America | Tagged Colorado, Colorado National Monument, Itinerary, Landforms, Negotiating lodging price, Perfect day, Road thoughts and observations, Utah | 4 Comments

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