Dutch John, UT – The Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area is located in the northeast corner of Utah and the southwest corner of Wyoming. It is South of I-80, between Green River and Rock Springs, Wyoming and extends into the Uintah Mountains towards Vernal,... 
Mitchell, OR – John Day Fossil Beds is a unique and varied monument located in central Oregon. As per the name, the main draw here are fossils from the Cenozoic Era, aka The Age of Mammals. But there are also striking geologic formations and a number of hiking... 
Bend, OR – Located just south of Bend in central Oregon, the Newberry National Volcanic Monument (NNVM) is great place to tour volcanic features, hike and camp. The park is under the management of the Deschutes National Forest. A National Forest Day Use pass is... 
Grand Junction, CO – We toured the Colorado National Monument in July of 2017 with Mike’s parents. The Colorado National Monument is located just west of Grand Junction off Interstate I-70. It showcases fabulous rock formations carved by the Colorado River... 
Montrose, CO – Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park is a great stop for anyone traveling in south central Colorado on Highway 50. Located about midway between the cities of Montrose and Gunnison, this park offers something for the whole family. Most people... 
Bozeman, MT – Bozeman is one of our favorite stops in Montana. In addition to excellent hiking access, the town has two gems, the Museum of the Rockies and the American Computer & Robotics Museum. We have visited both and recommend them for tourists of all... 
