Author Topic: travel thread (Read 1348267 times)

tdaver · « **Reply #11277 on:** October 04, 2018, 06:17:31 PM »

Fort Smith

michigancat · « **Reply #11278 on:** October 04, 2018, 07:20:43 PM »

Quote from: tdaver on October 04, 2018, 06:17:31 PM

Fort Smith

the other one should be easy

cDubya · « **Reply #11279 on:** October 08, 2018, 08:42:51 PM »

Took a weekend trip with some friends to Dolly Sods. Some of the best views in the state, but disappointed myself with a lack of photo representation. Too busy hiking 15 miles of rough, rocky terrain, muddy bogs, and crossing hip deep rivers of freezing water. Good times!!!

Also, I'm getting too old for this stuff. My aches have pains.

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IPA4Me · « **Reply #11280 on:** October 09, 2018, 08:51:13 AM »

Very nice.

Gotta get your ass out there more often.

cDubya · « **Reply #11281 on:** October 10, 2018, 12:59:46 PM »

Quote from: IPA4Me on October 09, 2018, 08:51:13 AM

Very nice.

Gotta get your ass out there more often.

No joke. Really hard to do working midnights though. Weekends don't start till Saturday morning unless I take a vacation day, and I haven't been there long enough to earn many yet.

Bridge Day next weekend, though! More pics to come I'm sure.

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steve dave · « **Reply #11282 on:** October 10, 2018, 01:00:58 PM »

nice picks c-dub

Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #11283 on:** October 10, 2018, 01:42:11 PM »

I like how you photographed the dork with the ski pole walking sticks so we could tease

pissclams · « **Reply #11284 on:** October 10, 2018, 01:45:12 PM »

15 miles is a lot for a quick weekend through muddy trails. source- i'm a seasoned hiker (rank: 98/100).

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #11285 on:** October 10, 2018, 01:50:19 PM »

We hiked this bitch a few weeks ago, c dub, and I was dead afterwards.

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cDubya · « **Reply #11286 on:** October 10, 2018, 01:51:21 PM »

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on October 10, 2018, 01:42:11 PM

I like how you photographed the dork with the ski pole walking sticks so we could tease

That's Mrs. cDub...

Also, half of our crew had trekking poles. They help immensely in our non-flatlander terrain.

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cDubya · « **Reply #11287 on:** October 10, 2018, 01:53:49 PM »

Some stats...

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Dugout DickStone · « **Reply #11288 on:** October 10, 2018, 02:01:07 PM »

I mean, I've ripped off the tetons without those little poles but I guess safety first

cDubya · « **Reply #11289 on:** October 10, 2018, 02:34:04 PM »

Gorgeous, Wacks.

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cDubya · « **Reply #11290 on:** October 10, 2018, 02:35:11 PM »

Quote from: Dugout DickStone on October 10, 2018, 02:01:07 PM

I mean, I've ripped off the tetons without those little poles but I guess safety first

I've had 3 shoulder surgeries and a bad knee. I'll take the help lol

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420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #11291 on:** October 10, 2018, 02:36:35 PM »

Quote from: cDubya on October 10, 2018, 02:34:04 PM

Gorgeous, Wacks.

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Same with yours.

Phil Titola · « **Reply #11292 on:** October 10, 2018, 04:29:32 PM »

2 hours with that app running? RIP your battery

stunted · « **Reply #11293 on:** October 10, 2018, 05:11:16 PM »

what's the go-to shuttle service from mhk to mci?

michigancat · « **Reply #11294 on:** October 10, 2018, 05:27:54 PM »

going to Vegas and Zion NP for Thanksgiving. With kids. What should we do???

star seed 7 · « **Reply #11295 on:** October 10, 2018, 05:30:33 PM »

Should probably share the ages

KST8FAN · « **Reply #11296 on:** October 10, 2018, 05:32:35 PM »

Wilton CT via LAG.

Tom

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michigancat · « **Reply #11297 on:** October 10, 2018, 06:16:36 PM »

Quote from: libliblibliblibliblib on October 10, 2018, 05:30:33 PM

Should probably share the ages

11 and 12. they did a fairly strenuous hike at Crater Lake this summer:

https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/garfield-peak-trail

TheHamburglar · « **Reply #11298 on:** October 10, 2018, 06:18:22 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on October 04, 2018, 07:20:43 PM

Quote from: tdaver on October 04, 2018, 06:17:31 PM
Fort Smith
the other one should be easy

Sorry no one came back for XNA.

tdaver · « **Reply #11299 on:** October 10, 2018, 11:23:35 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on October 10, 2018, 05:27:54 PM

going to Vegas and Zion NP for Thanksgiving. With kids. What should we do???

Zion NP

Here’s some easier hikes to experience Zion from the top and bottom.

Canyon Overlook - Trailhead is on the left just as you exit the tunnel on Hwy9 heading east out of the main canyon. Great view looking down into canyon.

Riverside Walk - Trailhead is at the end of the road in the main canyon. Takes you to the beginning of where the hike into the Narrows starts.

Watchman - Starts at the visitor center. Nice view down the canyon from the top. I’ve seen bighorns several times here. A little more difficult than the first two.

If you’re more adventurous...

Angels Landing - Major exposure but amazing views. I wouldn’t go if there’s precipitation. Not sure I would take an 11-12 yr old, but younger kids have done it. Could go as far as Scout Lookout and then decide if you are up for the exposured part after seeing what’s next.

Observation Point from East Rim Trail - Great hike. Actually looks down on Angels Landing. Quite a bit of elevation gain. Some cool rock features early on that could be fun even if you don’t go to the top.

Narrows - Rent some wet gear and brave the cold.

Also consider Snow Canyon State Park (UT) and Valley of Fire State Park (NV). Both have some cool hikes and things to see.