Zion National Park, Utah
On October 15, 2025, our entire family gathered at Zion Ponderosa Ranch Resort, nestled near the east entrance of Zion National Park. Our group included my wife and me, our seven children, their six spouses,…
Washington Lake, Utah
On the afternoon of September 19, 2024, we headed to Washington Lake in the nearby Uinta Mountains for a late-season camping trip. We were fortunate to secure site 23, which was right on the lake.…
Sam Stowe Campground, Utah
On July 20, 2024, we embarked on a short but memorable trip to our family reunion at Sam Stowe Campground. Nestled in central Utah, the campground offered a perfect setting for reconnecting with loved ones…
8 States, 24 Nights, and 2,923 Miles
On June 12th, 2024, we embarked on a thrilling journey with our truck and trailer. Over the course of 24 nights and 25 days, we traversed eight states, covering nearly 3000 miles. The map below…
Uinta Mountains, Utah
On July 17, 2023, we began a two-week stay in one of our favorite places on earth, Utah’s Uinta Mountains. The picture to the right illustrates the view looking east from the top of Bald…
4 States, 10 Nights, and 1,714 Miles
On June 22, 2023, my wife and I departed with our truck and trailer on a ten-day outing that would end up spanning four states and just over 1,700 miles. Our route is depicted in…
Snow Canyon State Park, Utah
On November 22, 2022, my wife, son, and I left for Snow Canyon State Park in Southern Utah. We met many of our family members to enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday. We hoped we were far…
Chokecherry Campground, Utah
On May 12, 2022, we escaped the big city and drove billions of miles (15.4 to be exact) from home to site 33 at Chokecherry Campground in the Deer Creek State Park in Utah. We…
Red Canyon Campground, Utah
On Friday, June 29, 2022, we departed for our first outing of 2022. We headed toward Red Canyon Campground, northwest of Bryce Canyon National Park on Highway 12. We weren’t sure whether the campground was…
Jolly’s Ranch, Utah
On September 24, 2021, we spent two wonderful evenings with family at Jolly’s Ranch. The city of Springville, Utah, manages this campground. Most sites have electrical hookups for an additional $5 per night. Our campsite…