Day 7: Denver, CO to Salina, KS, Saturday, June 29, 2013

We went to downtown Denver and saw the state capitol building, but it was under construction so it did not have the gold dome on top. We saw some cool art in downtown and we ate brunch at Dozens. I got a cinnamon roll and scrambled eggs. We drove to Kansas and I watched a movie in the car. We also stopped at prairie dog town we saw rattlesnakes, pigs, goats, foxes,  birds and cows. We went had dinner in downtown Salina, Mexican food and for dessert, we had lollipops in the car. Written by Elizabeth Curtis.

Day 6: Rifle Falls to Denver, CO, Friday, June 28, 2013

I made pancakes and banana fritters for breakfast. We went to the waterfall at Rifle Falls, it's so beautiful there. There were three waterfalls next to each other and we saw the fake waterfall too. We went to Vail, Colorado and went to their art festival and ate at Bart & Yeti´s. We also swam in the river that was very cold. We made boats out of sticks and flowers. We arrived in Denver and swam, did laundry and saw an awesome lightning, hale, rain, wind and thunderstorm, good thing we were in the Motel 6. Written by Elizabeth Curtis.

Day 5: Moab, UT to Rifle Falls, CO, Thursday, June 27, 2013

We went swimming in Mill Creek, Utah and took the hike to go swimming by the waterfall. We saw some animals like frogs, dragonflies and a crawfish. We all dove in off the waterfall, even Leia jumped and stuck her head in. On the drive we saw more cows and horses. We are camping in Colorado at Rifle Falls State Park Campground, it has a river that you can swim in behind our campsite. I made smores and helped with the fire too. Written by Elizabeth Curtis

Day 4: Bryce to Arches, UT, Wednesday, June 26, 2013

We drove to Arches and stopped at the Escalante Petrified Forest State Park and did the one mile hike and me and Leia went swimming in the wide hollow reservoir and stopped at Capitol Reef National Park, we swam in the river. On the drive, we saw cows we took their pictures and took pictures of the mountains too. We just ate and climbed the rock and took hike and set up the tent. This summer is going great. Written by Elizabeth Curtis

Day 3: Bryce Canyon, UT, Tuesday, June 25, 2013

We went to Bryce Canyon, UT to camp . We saw prairie dogs, deer and chipmunk. We saw a family of deer and one running and a Prairie dog eating some food and two on the side of the road.
We took the scenic tour and got out at the hoodoos and we saw the natural bridge which is an arch, and one day it will be a hoodoo. Now we are sitting in the hammock under the pine trees.
Tonight we saw stars and watched Wizard of Oz.  We are at Sunset Campground at campsite 277. It was 49 degrees last night, but we were very cozy in our tent. This is the best summer ever.

Day 2: Zion and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, UT, Monday, June 24, 2013

We went swimming in the river in Zion National Park and hiked on the trail and river. We went to the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary and saw pot belly pigs piggy paradise, dogs at dog town, cats at cat world and horses at horse haven. We took a tour at the sanctuary. It was the best day ever. This is the Best summer ever.

Stats for Ruby

Day 1: Corona del Mar, CA to St. George, UT
Miles: 400
MPG: 49.3
AVG: 66 mph

Total Miles: 400

 

Day 2: Travel in Southern Utah
Miles: 180
MPG: 51.2
AVG: 39
Total miles: 580

Day 3: St. George, UT to Bryce Canyon, UT
Miles: 183
MPG: 45.2
AVG: 36
Total miles: 763

Day 4: Bryce to Arches, UT
Miles: 290
MPG: 51.5
AVG: 46
Total Miles:1053

Day 5: Arches, UT to Rifle Falls State Park, CO
Miles: 205
MPG: 43.4, cruise control
AVG: 55
Total Miles: 1258

Day 6: Rifle Falls, CO to Denver, CO
Miles: 212
MPG: 55.2
AVG: 49
Total Miles: 1470

Day 7: Denver, CO to Salina, KS
Miles: 453
MPG: 43.5, cruise control
AVG: 70
Total Miles: 1923

Day 8: Salina to Lawrence, KS
Miles: 176
MPG: 46.4 cruise control
AVG: 48
Total Miles: 2099

Day 9: Lawrence, KS to Wildwood, MO
Miles: 324
MPG: 45.4 cruise control
AVG: 56
Total Miles: 2423

Day 10: St. Louis to Illinois to Indiana to Mammoth Cave, KY
Miles: 369
MPG: 44.9 cruise control
AVG: 60
Total Miles: 2792

Day 11: to Chattanooga, TN
Miles: 234
MPG: 49.7
AVG: 56
Total Miles: 3026

Day 1: Corona del Mar, CA to St. George, UT, June 23, 2013

We went swimming in the pool at the motel 6. We are about to see the super moon and space station go by. We went to calico ghost town and we panned for fake gold called pyrite. We also took our picture at the Las Vegas sign.I had a nice car ride. It was the best day ever. We drove through the mountains into Utah. EJC

One more day!

We leave Sunday, I am getting so excited. Everything fits in the car, even Leia! I just did my first reroute due to high winds and near freezing temps at our first campsite in Duck Creek, UT. We now have a bonus day at the pool motel and a night in the Bryce Canyon National Park under the stars. The super moon is coming and we may even get to see the international space station cruise by.

The biggest concern for the trip is the heat and keeping a child and a dog as comfortable as possible, in other words- minimize the whining so I stay sane. After test packing I realized it was an oven in the car when parked in the sun so I decided to pimp out my ride for the trip. Ruby is looking more like a lady bug everyday! She is ready to roll.

 

May the force be with us as we finish the Star Wars trilogy tonight!

Feel free to call us along the way, we will have plenty of time to chat!

Itinerary for our Summer Adventure

Day 1: St. George, UT
Day 2: Zion National Park, UT
Day 3: Bryce Canyon National Park, UT
Day 4: Arches National Park, UT
Day 5: Rifle Falls State Park, CO
Day 6: Denver, CO
Day 7: Salina, KS
Day 8: Lawrence, KS
Day 9: St. Louis, MO
Day 10: Mammoth Cave, KY
Day 11-15: Atlanta, GA
Day 16: Jekyll Island, GA
Day 17-18: St. Augustine, FL
Day 19-22: St. Petersburg, FL
Day 23: Miami, FL
Day 24: Florida Keys
Day 25_29: Miami, FL
Day 30: Lake Placid, FL
Day 31-32: Blue Spring State Park, FL
Day 33-35: St. Petersburg, FL
Day 36-38: Atlanta, GA
Day 39: Jackson, MS

Day 40_41: Petit Jean State Park, AR

Day 42: Amarillo, TX

Day 43: Santa Fe, NM

Day 44: Holbrook, AZ

Day 45: Grand Canyon, AZ

Day 46_47: Sedona, AZ

Day 48_50: Scottsdale, AZ

Camped: 19 nights
Motels: 8 nights
Family and Friends: 23 nights