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Going Home from Arkansas

October 9, 2021 nextliferetired

As usual, we were in a hurry to get home (one of these days!) but we still made a couple of stops on the way The first night after our Hot Springs visit, we were looking for a cheap (or … Continue reading Going Home from Arkansas

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A Quick Trip to Arkansas

October 8, 2021 nextliferetired

Version Two of the Van Thrown Together for a Fast Trip to See Relatives We were planning on an extended trip up through Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and New England shortly after Labor Day as the next van trip, but we … Continue reading A Quick Trip to Arkansas

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A Quick Trip to the Atlantic Coast

September 30, 2021 nextliferetired

Even with the van stripped out, we still took a long day excursion to see the sunrise over the Atlantic Continue reading A Quick Trip to the Atlantic Coast

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Cloudcroft and Scenic Views on the Way Home

September 21, 2021September 23, 2021 nextliferetired

We left White Sands NP at about 4200 feet of altitude, headed back through Alamogordo, driving east. We climbed up Highway 82, the road running from Alamogordo into Texas. At about 6500 feet, there was a scenic overlook that drew … Continue reading Cloudcroft and Scenic Views on the Way Home

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More Sand…But White!

September 18, 2021September 18, 2021 nextliferetired

After our visit to Great Sand Dunes National Park, with its dark volcanic sands derived from the surrounding mountains and its cold, biting winds, we headed south to White Sands National Park. It was great to be able to wear … Continue reading More Sand…But White!

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Running from the Pandemic…We Gotta Get Home!

August 23, 2021 nextliferetired

Leaving Colorado to return to the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Taking in some National Parks along the way and realizing COVID is looming large in the rear-view mirror. After all the wedding receptions, parties, and events, we packed the leftover … Continue reading Running from the Pandemic…We Gotta Get Home!

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New Mexico and the World’s Largest Pistachio!

August 12, 2021September 18, 2021 nextliferetired

Continuing on into New Mexico It took us a bit of doing to finally get out of Colorado (don’t ask…) and get into New Mexico. We were headed to Santa Fe and then on to White Sands National Park. Our … Continue reading New Mexico and the World’s Largest Pistachio!

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