Author Archives: Rose and Dean's Travels

Corner of Utah and Colorado Mountains

Posted on August 12, 2020 by Rose and Dean's Travels

Wednesday 12th August 2020 We found a great spot to spend the night by Flaming Gorge Reservoir in Northwest Utah. We were the only ones in the whole campground. All that goodness for only $6.50. Moving towards Vernal we saw … Continue reading →

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A bit of Colorado and Wyoming

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Rose and Dean's Travels

Saturday 25th July 2020 We spent several days hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park. Due to the pandemic the park has started a timed entrance system. I had to go online and book a 2 hour window to enter the … Continue reading →

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Colorado Mountains

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Rose and Dean's Travels

Thursday 18th June 2020 We stayed a few days in Ouray, a small town tucked in between tall mountains. We drove the car up a very narrow, windy gravel road to a reach a trailhead. There were many streams to … Continue reading →

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Cortez, Colorado

Posted on May 29, 2020 by Rose and Dean's Travels

Friday 29th May 2020 We have had a great month here in Cortez which is in southwest Colorado. Our elevation is 6200 ft and it has been generally in the 70’s during the day and and comfy sleeping night temps … Continue reading →

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Social Distancing in Indio

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Rose and Dean's Travels

Monday 27th April 2020 We are still at the campground in Indio California. There are only a few people left so it’s pretty quiet. I have been enjoying all the well maintained flower beds on our daily walk around the … Continue reading →

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Indio, California

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Rose and Dean's Travels

Thursday 26th March 2020 This golf course was getting extra detailing done as some professional golfers were stopping by. The greens take some serious watering to keep the desert at bay. We love hiking in the slot canyons especially when … Continue reading →

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2019 Summary

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Rose and Dean's Travels

Sunday 29th December, 2019 First of all Dean and I wish you a very Merry Holiday Season. May 2020 bring you happiness and the joy of good health. We travelled quite a few miles this year. We drove the Beast … Continue reading →

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Mount Rainier and Goat Rocks

Posted on September 5, 2019 by Rose and Dean's Travels

Wednesday 4th September 2019 We managed to get a bit of good hiking on the back side of Mount Rainier National Park and were happy it was not crowded. A prior day trip to the main flower area on the … Continue reading →

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North Cascades National Park, Washington

Posted on August 17, 2019 by Rose and Dean's Travels

Saturday 17th August 2019 We had a lovely week in North Cascades National Park. We had wanted to visit here last year but wildfires in the area put the kibosh on that idea. Thank goodness we have not been near … Continue reading →

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Driving back to Lower 48.

Posted on August 5, 2019 by Rose and Dean's Travels

Sunday 4th August 2019 We drove into Haines for a couple of days and had a pretty nice view of the bay from our front window. Cruise ships would pull in for a few hours. Tiny Haines would be swamped … Continue reading →

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