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oysters at Jakes Portland Oregon
Salem Oregon World

Road Trip Day 7: Salem OR

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June 15, 2019           Day     7         Road Trip Pause Day in Salem, Oregon Slept at Doubletree by Hilton, Salem, OR The view today is more sunny blue skies. Who says Oregon is cloudy and rainy? It is a bit chilly though—about 56*—isn’t that nice! At 4:30 in the morning, the…

Bears and Salmon in Grants Pass Oregon
Warm Butter Cake with ice cream and strawberries at LARK, Ashland, OR
Road Trip Beatty Nevada
Spring fed pool at Death Valley

Road Trip Day 3: Death Valley, CA

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June 11, 2019 Day 3             Miles  Road Trip Pause Day                    The View  Death Valley  Slept at The Inn at Desert Valley Tennis Bub wins 6-2 This morning’s panoramic view of the Paramint mountains turning pink at sunrise greeted us from our patio. Few clouds and…

La Posad Hotel Winslow, AZ
Roadtrippers Map of the trip

5 Best Apps For A Road Trip

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Ah….paper maps may still have their place, but today’s apps can really take a trip to a higher level. There are a lot of road trip apps available. I’ve picked my 5 favorite that I’ll be using for the 2019 Fossland Road Trip. All are available at your App or Play store for free. Consider taking your next adventure to its…

Margarita is the Official Tucson drink

Why I Love Tucson

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Let me count the ways! I’m what’s called a “semi-native” Tucsonan. Not born and raised here, I’ve spent the last 43 years in love with the Sonoran Desert and all Tucson offers. I can’t imagine living anywhere else. If you aren’t from here, this article will help you with the lingo! Unlike Arizona’s sprawling Phoenix/Scottsdale area, Tucson’s small-town feel is…