Kevin's Travel Journal

Cody, Wyoming and the Rodeo – 2013

david — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:21:57 +0000

The rodeo grounds are located west of town near the original Cody town site on the Shoshone River and Old Trail Town, a collection of homesteader cabins gathered from the region. Most visitors heading to or from Yellowstone National Park via the east gate drive past the facility.

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ROAD TRIPPIN’ IN NORTHWESTERN WYOMING – TO CODY

david — Fri, 17 May 2013 21:13:50 +0000

Time to pack the kids, the dog, the picnic, the guidebooks, the maps and the "world is my oyster" attitude and hit the road to visit one of the American West's most scenic, historic and fun-filled destinations.

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Yellowstone Vacation (Learning) Packages – The Best Way to Know!

david — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:00:23 +0000

From the beginning of June and lasting until the third week of September, visitors have the option of taking several tours in the Historic Yellow Buses. These White Motor Company 706 touring vehicles traversed the park from the mid-1930s until the 1950s. Xanterra renovated and returned eight of the wildly popular vehicles featuring roll-down canvas tops to Yellowstone in 2007 for use as tour vehicles.

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Yellowstone National Park Reservations, 2014 – You May Be Too Late!

david — Sat, 04 May 2013 21:01:01 +0000

What does all this mean for you? First of all, it means that if you have not already booked your family's 2013 Yellowstone vacation, you may very well be too late. If 2014 works for you, make your Yellowstone reservations now!

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Some Additional Things I NEVER Travel Without (the CRUISE Edition)

kevin — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 23:19:09 +0000

It's amazing when you are 100 yards away from the dock and headed for the open seas, and you suddenly remember little things you wish you'd packed for your cruise.

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Glamping in Yellowstone – No sleeping on the ground for me!

david — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:35:19 +0000

Another secluded hike is a six-mile round trip trek from the South Arm to the end of the Southeast Arm where the upper Yellowstone River empties into the lake.

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Cuba – The Next Gay Destination

david — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 22:06:12 +0000

Though I have not made the trip (yet) myself, many of my American and French friends cannot say enough about their wonderful experiences traveling in Cuba. It’s really not that difficult to arrange a trip there that bypasses the outdated US travel restrictions.

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Packing List – Some Things I NEVER Travel Without

kevin — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 22:38:59 +0000

It's amazing how common household items may make your travels more carefree.

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MAY AND JUNE IN YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK – Rooms With Many Views

david — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:58:22 +0000

Bear cubs begin to emerge from their dens in late March, bison calves and wolf pups begin appearing in April and May, and elk calves are born in June.

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Mesa Verde Country Hosts 13th Annual Indian Arts and Culture Festival

david — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:24:32 +0000

This year’s featured artist is award-winning Navajo painter Clifford Brycelea. Described as a mystical artist, spiritual artist and realist, Brycelea specializes in watercolor, acrylic and pen/ink mystical and scenic paintings. His work reflects the legends, culture, stories and lifestyles of Native Americans.

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