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May-2019

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Tuesday, 5-Jun-2019
Today we visited the Temple Square a 2nd time.:
- Attended an Organ Concert in the Conference Center.
- Visited the Family History Library a 2nd time.
(Conference Center Organ)

Tuesday, 4-Jun-2019
Today we visited Park City Area
- The Utah Olympic Park
- Downtown Park City
(Utah Olympic Park & Park City)

Monday, 3-Jun-2019
Today we visited the two attractions in Salt Lake City
- The Cathedral of the Madeleine
- The Utah State Capital
(Cathedral & Capital)

Sunday, 2-Jun-2019
Today we visited the area South/East of Salt Lake City
(South/East Salt Lake City)

Saturday, 1-Jun-2019
Today we visited the Salt Lake City Temple Square.
- Toured the Assembly Hall.
- Attended an Organ Concert in the Salt Lake Tabernacle.
- Visted the Family history Library and started a search for our family tree.
(Temple Square)

Friday, 31-May-2019
Today we took the day off. We did some launday and then rested.
(No Photos)

Friday, 30-May-2019

Bountiful Elks
Lodge 2442

Bountiful, UT

Total Miles:
4056
Todays Miles:
313
Start Time:
10:30am
End Time:
17:30pm
Travel Time:
7 hr 00 min
Drive from St George, UT to Bountiful, UT.
Nice drive today. Bountiful is located just north of Salt Lake City.

(No Photos)
 

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Wednesday, 29-May-2019
Today we traveled to Zion National Park. Great weather today.
(Zion National Park)

Tuesday, 28-May-2019
Today we traveled to Bryce Canyon National Park.
(Bryce Canyon National Park)

Monday, 27-May-2019
We took today off due to forcast bad weather.
(No Photos)

Sunday, 26-May-2019
- Morning RC clean-up
- Afternoon Drove car to Snow Canyon State Park
- Next to Gunlock State to see the water fall
(St. George)

Saturday, 25-May-2019

Elks Lodge 1743

St. George, UT

Total Miles:
3743
Todays Miles:
145
Start Time:
9:30am
End Time:
15:00 am
Travel Time:
4 hr 30 min
Drive from Las Vages, NV to St George, UT.
Nice drive today. Today it is 78 deg.
On the way we drove through the Valley of Fire State Park.

Returning to St George to see Zion and Bryce.
Weather looks good for several days.

(Vally of Fire)
 

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Friday, 24-May-2019
Low Wind and no rain in Las Vegas, High in the mid 70's.
- Fly on a zip-Line has been a GOAL for this trip. I found the Zip-Line that I have been looking for, Slotzilla on Freemont Street. Goal experienced!
- Took the city bus into the Vegas Strip.
- We went to see The "Menopause" and then took the city bus back to the RV.
(Vegas Day 3)

Thursday, 23-May-2019
Low Wind and no rain in Las Vegas, High in the high 60's.
- Took the city bus into the Vegas Strip.
- Walked around the center of the Vegas Stripo.
- Lunch at the Harrah's Buffet.
- Walked some more after lunch for a total of 8.5 miles.
- Went to see The Richteous Brothers and then took the city bus back to the RV.
(Vegas Day 2)

Wednesday, 22-May-2019
Cold in Las Vegas, High in the low 60's.
- Some shopping in the morning
- Walked from Rio Casino to Bellagio to Caesars Palace and back to Rio, App 7 mi.
- Bellagio Fountain at 5:00pm.
- Dinner in the Rio, Pho, and night seeing Penn and Teller, great show.
(Vegas Day 1)

Tuesday, 21-May-2019

Main Street Station RV Park

Las Vages, NV

Total Miles:
3598
Todays Miles:
122
Start Time:
9:45am
End Time:
12:00 am
Travel Time:
2 hr 15 min
Drive St George, UT to Las Vages, NV
Nice drive today. We added Las Vages to our trip because the weather around Zion and Bryce is very bad.
We will try to see them this weekend on the way back north.

Walked through Downtown Las Vegas

(Freemont Street
 

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Monday, 20-May-2019

Elks 1743

St. George, UT

Total Miles:
3476
Todays Miles:
291
Start Time:
9:40am
End Time:
15:35 am
Travel Time:
5 hr 55 min
Drive Green River, UT.to St George, UT
Nice drive except for about 1 hour in light snow, Sticking to road in two spots.
(No Photos)

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Saturday, 19-May-2019
Bad weather with high wind, rain, and COLD temperatures. We are calling this a day of rest.
 
(No Photos)

Saturday, 18-May-2019
Spent the day at Capital Reef National Park
 
(Capital Reef National Park)

Friday, 17-May-2019

Shady Acres RV Park

Green River, UT

Total Miles:
3185
Todays Miles:
55
Start Time:
9:45am
End Time:
11:15 am
Travel Time:
1 hr 30 min
Drive Moab to Green River, UT.
1/2 day drive and some needed rest today.
(No Photos)

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Thursday, 16-May-2019
Spent the day at Canyonland National Park
 
(Canyonland National Park)

Wednesday, 15-May-2019
Visited the Northern 1/3 of Arches National Park
 
(Aches National Park, day 3)

Tuesday, 14-May-2019
Visited the Middle 1/3 of Arches National Park
 
(Aches National Park, day 2)

Monday, 13-May-2019

Moab Rim RV Park

Moab, UT

Total Miles:
3130
Todays Miles:
115
Start Time:
9:00am
End Time:
11:00 am
Travel Time:
2 hr 0 min
- Drive Cortez to Moab.
- Visit Arches National Park,
- Walk the Park Ave Trail
(Aches National Park, day1)

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Sunday, 12-May-2019
The Durango & Silverton Narrow Gage Railroad
- 3 hr train ride Durango to Silverton,CO
- 3 hr Lunch at the Lone Spur Cafe & walk around Silverton, CO
- 3 hr Reurn train ride to Durango, CO
- Laundry
 
(Round trip train ride to Silverton)

Saturday, 11-May-2019
Visited the Mesa Verde National Park
 
(Mesa Verde National Park)

Friday, 10-May-2019

Sundance RV Park

Cortez, UT

Total Miles:
3015
Todays Miles:
69
Start Time:
10:15 am
End Time:
12:00 pm
Travel Time:
1 hr 45 min
Due to bad weather we decided to move to Cortez and if the weather improves over Silverton we would drive to Durango and take the train.
(No Photos for the day)

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Thursday, 9-May-2019

Elks Lodge #1747

Farmington, NM

Total Miles:
2946
Todays Miles:
359
Start Time:
09:30 am
End Time:
18:15 pm
Travel Time:
8 hr 45 min
Long drive with good weather till the last hr, we had rain.
US-50/I-70/US-191/US-491/US-64
(Drive to Farmington)

Wednesday, 8-May-2019
We attempted to drive up the mountain but 20 mi short of town we decided to turn around due to the weather and road conditions.
 
(Failed Silverton Drive)

Tuesday, 7-May-2019
- Black Canyon of the Gennison Nation Park
- Museum of the Mountain West
- Laundry day
 
(Black Canyon of the Gennison Nation Park)

(Museum of the Mountain West)

Monday, 6-May-2019

Elks Lodge #2227

Montrose, CO

Total Miles:
2587
Todays Miles:
321
Start Time:
09:20 am
End Time:
17:00 pm
Travel Time:
7 hr 40 min
Great drive over the Rocky's to Montrose, CO..
(Montrose Area)

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Sunday, 5-May-2019
- Red Rocks Amphiteatre
(Red Rocks Amphiteatre)
Saturday, 4-May-2019
- Denver Botanic Gardens
- Lunch at Pho-Natic
- The Colorado State Capital (Closed on Saturday)
- The Cinco de Mayo Celebration
- The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conseption
(Denver)
Friday, 3-May-2019
- Rocky Mountain National Park
- Banihana for Dinner
(Rocky Mountain National Park)

Thursday, 2-May-2019

Elks Lodge #2227

Westminister, CO

Total Miles:
2266
Todays Miles:
76
Start Time:
09:10 am
End Time:
10:45 pm
Travel Time:
1 hr 35 min
Drove to Denver, CO area. Planning to stay at least 4 nights.
(Denver Area)
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Wednesday, 1-May-2019, We visited "Royal Gorge Bridge" and "Holy Cross Abby"
Launday time
(Royal Gorge_Abby)
Tuesday, 30-Apr-2019, Woke up to Snow and Temp of 32 deg
We visited the Western Museum of Mining & Industry and the United States Air Force Academy and the Cadet Chapel
(Snow Colorado Spring, CO)
Monday, 29-Apr-2019, We visited Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak
(Colorado Spring, CO)

Sunday, 28-April-2019

Elks Lodge #309

Colorado Springs, CO

Total Miles:
2190
Todays Miles:
161
Start Time:
09:15 am
End Time:
14:11 pm
Travel Time:
5 hr 16 min
Breakfast with Maria & Ray in Linom, CO at the Flying J Truck Stop
(Colorado Springs, CO)

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