The Fenlason Travel Blog
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items: Day 39-42 Sat-Tue, July 11-14, 2015 Ouray, CO
items: Day 35-38 Tues-Fri, July 7-10, 2015
items: Day 33-34 Sunday & Monday, July 5-6, 2015 Moab, UT
items: Day 29-32 Wed – Sat, July 1-4, 2015
items: Day 27-28 Mon & Tue, June 29-30, 2015
items: Day 25-26 Sat & Sun, June 27-28, 2015
items: Day 22-24 Wed-Fri, June 24-26, 2015
items: Day 20 & 21 Mon & Tues, June 22-23, 2015
items: Day 19 Sun June 21, 2015 Father’s Day
items: Days 17-18 Fri & Sat June 19-20, 2015
items: Days 15-16 Wed & Thur June 17-18, 2015
items: Days 8-14: Wed-Tue, June 10-16, 2015
items: Days 6-7: Mon & Tue, June 8-9, 2015
items: Days 4-5: Sat & Sun, June 6-7, 2015
items: Day 1-3: Wed-Fri June 3-5, 2015
items: WELCOME to 2015!
items: END 2009 Travel Blog
items: Day 62-64: Thursday-Saturday July 30–August 1, 2009
items: Day 61: Wednesday July 29
items: Day 60: Tuesday July 28th

Day 39-42 Sat-Tue, July 11-14, 2015 Ouray, CO
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creator: jarred
date: 2015-07-16T17:29:31Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Hip Hip Ouray! We love Ouray, Colorado!! It is pronounced “you-ray;” self-proclaimed Jeep capital of the World and Little Switzerland because of the towering jagged snow-covered mountain peaks. Day 1 Saturday: We arrived into town after lunch and wasted no time hitting the trails. Dakota knows what the open trunk means! He is 9 months old […]
encoded: Hip Hip Ouray! We love Ouray, Colorado!! It is pronounced “you-ray;” self-proclaimed Jeep capital of the World and Little Switzerland because of the towering jagged snow-covered mountain peaks. <img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2070" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Welcome-to-ouray.jpeg" alt="Welcome to ouray" width="500" height="318" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Welcome-to-ouray.jpeg 900w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Welcome-to-ouray-300x191.jpeg 300w" sizes="(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /> Day 1 Saturday: We arrived into town after lunch and wasted no time hitting the trails. <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2013" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Photo-Jul-11-4-24-18-PM-e1437016808698.jpg" alt="Photo Jul 11, 4 24 18 PM" width="250" height="333" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Photo-Jul-11-4-24-18-PM-e1437016808698.jpg 2448w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Photo-Jul-11-4-24-18-PM-e1437016808698-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Photo-Jul-11-4-24-18-PM-e1437016808698-675x900.jpg 675w" sizes="(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px" /> Dakota knows what the open trunk means! He is 9 months old now and finally figured out he could jump into the trunk all by himself. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2002" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Day-1-YB-3-e1436932680388.jpg" alt="Day 1 - YB 3" width="300" height="400" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Day-1-YB-3-e1436932680388.jpg 2448w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Day-1-YB-3-e1436932680388-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Day-1-YB-3-e1436932680388-675x900.jpg 675w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> Just 45 minutes up the nearest mountain lie…

Day 35-38 Tues-Fri, July 7-10, 2015
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creator: jarred
date: 2015-07-15T04:02:50Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Travel from Moab to Montrose, Colorado We stopped for the night in Grand Junction to restock supplies in a “big city” then headed to Montrose to try out a new Jeep trail. But first–a stop at the Montrose Riverside Park facilitated some fun and relaxation. Montrose Black Hills ATV/Dirt bike/Jeep Park This trail was […]
encoded: Travel from Moab to Montrose, Colorado <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1995" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maps-Moab-to-Montrose-CO.png" alt="Maps-Moab to Montrose, CO" width="500" height="298" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maps-Moab-to-Montrose-CO.png 635w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Maps-Moab-to-Montrose-CO-300x179.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /> We stopped for the night in Grand Junction to restock supplies in a “big city” then headed to Montrose to try out a new Jeep trail. But first–a stop at the Montrose Riverside Park facilitated some fun and relaxation. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1958" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/JCsinging-a.jpg" alt="J&Csinging-a" width="225" height="338" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/JCsinging-a.jpg 1699w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/JCsinging-a-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/JCsinging-a-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1959" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/JordanDakota-a.jpg" alt="Jordan&Dakota-a" width="225" height="338" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/JordanDakota-a.jpg 1694w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/JordanDakota-a-200x300.jpg 200w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/JordanDakota-a-600x900.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1956" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/alyssamodel-a.jpg" alt="alyssamodel-a" width="225" height="337" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/alyssamodel-a.jpg 1777w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/…

Day 33-34 Sunday & Monday, July 5-6, 2015 Moab, UT
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creator: jarred
date: 2015-07-13T19:17:19Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Last Days in Moab Two towns top the list of Fenlason favorite Jeeping destinations. Moab, Utah is one of them. (The other one is Ouray, Colorado.) This video shows off why! We extended our stay in the red rock labyrinth set on conquering two final challenges: Dome Rock and Gemini Bridges. Little did we know […]
encoded: Last Days in Moab Two towns top the list of Fenlason favorite Jeeping destinations. Moab, Utah is one of them. (The other one is Ouray, Colorado.) This video shows off why! We extended our stay in the red rock labyrinth set on conquering two final challenges: Dome Rock and Gemini Bridges. Little did we know what the extra two days held in store . . . It began like any other day. Mom packed the lunch. Kids gathered the gear. Dad checked the oil, tires, and gas. The entrance to Dome Rock trail began an hour from town–an hour from cell service . . .from ANY services. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1906" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/JarredandTheSteps.jpg" alt="" width="325" height="433" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/JarredandTheSteps.jpg 2448w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/JarredandTheSteps-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/JarredandTheSteps-675x900.jpg 675w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1899" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Dome-Plateau-jeep1.jpg" alt="Dome Plateau jeep" width="652" height="433" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Dome-Plateau-jeep1.jpg 2144w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Dome-Plateau-jeep1-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Dome-Plateau-jeep1-900x598.jpg 900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 652px) 100vw, 652px" /> Our first challenge was “the steps.” We lowered the air pressure in the tires and the Jeep climbed right up these fellas! (Did I mention we have a really amazing driver!) Two hours into the trail, something strange happened. Coming down a steep descent, the transmission stopped shifting. The gears would not engage. The wheels stopped moving and we were stuck in “bowl” at an intersection of trails that all went uphi…

Day 29-32 Wed – Sat, July 1-4, 2015
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creator: jarred
date: 2015-07-06T05:06:39Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Travel from Jackson, WY to Moab, UT!! Moab is one our best loved Jeeping destinations! Despite the incredible heat (reaching 95º by 10 a.m. and 105º by 2 p.m.), the 27% humidity level is a relief from South FL summer weather–no complaints here. Day 1 Moab Adventure: Travel & Setup Young son instantly hung […]
encoded: Travel from Jackson, WY to Moab, UT!! Moab is one our best loved Jeeping destinations! Despite the incredible heat (reaching 95º by 10 a.m. and 105º by 2 p.m.), the 27% humidity level is a relief from South FL summer weather–no complaints here. Day 1 Moab Adventure: Travel & Setup <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1770" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/IMG_5810.jpg" alt="IMG_5810" width="400" height="300" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/IMG_5810.jpg 3264w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/IMG_5810-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/IMG_5810-900x675.jpg 900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /> Young son instantly hung up new hammock and settled in with some uke serenading. And we actually needed some downtime to grocery shop, check emails, pay some bills, do laundry while the kids enjoyed the RV pool . . . not blogworthy, but these things do happen even on a FenFest2015 trip–haha! Day 2 Moab Adventure: Southeast mountain/plateau trails Our first day out on the extreme backcountry trails made for a very happy adventure girl! We’ve used the same Trail Guide since our first visit in 2008. It tells us the mileage, approximate time frame, and level of difficulty. Green=easy, Blue=difficult, Red=dangerous. Our favorites are the Blue trails, however, today was our first time trying Fins ‘N Things (4X4 Jeep Trail). And despite its Blue rating, it had some very Red spots! Spots that required 35″ tires and suggested having a welder and winch handy, just in case! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1769" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Fins-N-Things-a-300x200.jpg" alt="Fins N Things" width="400" height="267" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Fins-N-Things-a-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Fins-N-Things-a-900x600.jpg 9…

Day 27-28 Mon & Tue, June 29-30, 2015
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creator: jarred
date: 2015-07-04T17:40:59Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Jackson Hole, WY The popular little ski town lies just south of Grand Teton N.P. and was experiencing higher-than-normal temperatures today! This green space in the center of downtown found us relaxing and simply enjoying each other. Jordan broke out the ukulele and Carlye sang along much to the delight of other park patrons. After some […]
encoded: Jackson Hole, WY The popular little ski town lies just south of Grand Teton N.P. and was experiencing higher-than-normal temperatures today! This green space in the center of downtown found us relaxing and simply enjoying each other. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1741" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Jackson-Hole-Park-antlers-a.jpg" alt="Jackson Hole Park - antlers-a" width="600" height="400" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Jackson-Hole-Park-antlers-a.jpg 1669w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Jackson-Hole-Park-antlers-a-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Jackson-Hole-Park-antlers-a-900x600.jpg 900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1744" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/family-in-the-park-e1435981914587-225x300.jpg" alt="family in the park" width="400" height="533" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/family-in-the-park-e1435981914587-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/family-in-the-park-e1435981914587-675x900.jpg 675w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /> Jordan broke out the ukulele and Carlye sang along much to the delight of other park patrons. After some success in the park they moved their performance to the street corner where Jordan put down his uke case for some tips. We were all amazed when 45 minutes later they had made $47! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1745" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/JRDakotaJacksonPark-225x300.jpg" alt="J&R&DakotaJacksonPark" width="275" height="367" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/JRDakotaJacksonPark-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/JRDakotaJacksonPark-675x900.jpg 675w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-c…

Day 25-26 Sat & Sun, June 27-28, 2015
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creator: jarred
date: 2015-06-29T04:22:23Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Grand Teton National Park is just south of Yellowstone, and is completely different in topography and vistas. Day 1: After quickly settling into our campsite at Colter Bay RV & Campground, we set out on a lakeside hike. Starting at the south parking lot near Jenny Lake, we hiked north past String Lake (not named […]
encoded: Grand Teton National Park is just south of Yellowstone, and is completely different in topography and vistas. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1704" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Teton-welcome-sign-a.jpg" alt="Teton welcome sign-a" width="500" height="333" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Teton-welcome-sign-a.jpg 1838w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Teton-welcome-sign-a-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Teton-welcome-sign-a-900x600.jpg 900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px" /> Day 1: After quickly settling into our campsite at Colter Bay RV & Campground, we set out on a lakeside hike. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1732" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Leigh-Lake-Hike.png" alt="Leigh Lake Hike" width="400" height="270" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Leigh-Lake-Hike.png 547w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Leigh-Lake-Hike-300x202.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /> Starting at the south parking lot near Jenny Lake, we hiked north past String Lake (not named on the map) to the crystal clear waters of Leigh Lake. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1702" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/jdf2588-a.jpg" alt="_jdf2588-a" width="400" height="267" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/jdf2588-a.jpg 1828w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/jdf2588-a-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/jdf2588-a-900x600.jpg 900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1700" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/jdf2577-a.jpg" alt="_jdf2577-a" width="400" height="267" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/…

Day 22-24 Wed-Fri, June 24-26, 2015
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creator: jarred
date: 2015-06-28T23:26:00Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Travel from Deadwood to Yellowstone National Park! …Finally! 🙂 This stop along the highway should be a national park unto itself! But it’s just a stop . . . along the very windy, mountainous route through the Big Horn National Forest in Wyoming. Our brakes were telling us they needed a rest. It was the […]
encoded: Travel from Deadwood to Yellowstone National Park! …Finally! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1677" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/map-Deadwood-to-Yellowstone.png" alt="map-Deadwood to Yellowstone" width="400" height="225" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/map-Deadwood-to-Yellowstone.png 811w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/map-Deadwood-to-Yellowstone-300x169.png 300w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /> This stop along the highway should be a national park unto itself! But it’s just a stop . . . along the very windy, mountainous route through the Big Horn National Forest in Wyoming. Our brakes were telling us they needed a rest. It was the perfectly timed stop, perfectly out of our control. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1671" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/shell-waterfall-e1435465045587-201x300.jpg" alt="shell waterfall" width="300" height="448" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/shell-waterfall-e1435465045587-201x300.jpg 201w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/shell-waterfall-e1435465045587-602x900.jpg 602w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/shell-waterfall-e1435465045587.jpg 1296w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> Shell Falls tumbles 120′ over gorgeous granite. (photo credit: Carlye Fenlason) This amazing drone footage looks like something out of NatGeo, right? <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1670 size-medium" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/rv-drone-big-horn-national-park-rd-a-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/rv-drone-big-horn-national-park-rd-a-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/rv-drone-big-horn-national-park-rd-a-900x600.jpg 900w" sizes="auto, (max-wid…

Day 20 & 21 Mon & Tues, June 22-23, 2015
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creator: jarred
date: 2015-06-24T17:15:04Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Travel from Custer, South Dakota to Deadwood, SD So, we thought about driving the 9 hours to Yellowstone today . . . but the drive past many streams, waterfalls, and lakes strewn throughout Black Hills National Forest enticed us to stay longer. Deadwood is famous for the 1876 gold rush that brought a flood […]
encoded: Travel from Custer, South Dakota to Deadwood, SD <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1605" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/map-Custer-to-Deadwood-300x289.png" alt="" width="300" height="289" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/map-Custer-to-Deadwood-300x289.png 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/map-Custer-to-Deadwood.png 434w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> So, we thought about driving the 9 hours to Yellowstone today . . . but the drive past many streams, waterfalls, and lakes strewn throughout Black Hills National Forest enticed us to stay longer. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1611" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/deadwood-sign.jpg" alt="deadwood sign" width="602" height="400" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/deadwood-sign.jpg 2144w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/deadwood-sign-300x199.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/deadwood-sign-900x598.jpg 900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 602px) 100vw, 602px" /> Deadwood is famous for the 1876 gold rush that brought a flood of prospectors, gunslingers, and saloons to the area. (Alyssa was determined to get gold the easy way by taking the hunk of gold from the sign.) It was once dubbed “The most wicked city in America.” Supposedly the HBO series Deadwood is pretty true-to-life. The Fenlason family ate lunch at the saloon where Wild Bill Hickok was shot and killed. Live reenactments of gunslinger showdowns spontaneously occur throughout the downtown. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1619" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Wild-BIll-shot-900x675.jpg" alt="Wild BIll shot" width="400" height="300" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Wild-BIll-shot-900x675.jpg 900w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-conte…

Day 19 Sun June 21, 2015 Father’s Day
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creator: jarred
date: 2015-06-22T05:16:08Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Happy Father’s Day! The Beaver Lake Campground, where we also stayed 8 years ago, has this super slide for its campers! But that’s not the even the best part about it. What do the kids remember most about staying here? The tame wild-bunnies that roam the grounds. Here, we’re 30 minutes from Mount Rushmore (see […]
encoded: Happy Father’s Day! The Beaver Lake Campground, where we also stayed 8 years ago, has this super slide for its campers! But that’s not the even the best part about it. What do the kids remember most about staying here? The tame wild-bunnies that roam the grounds. Here, we’re 30 minutes from Mount Rushmore (see the old blog for pics) and other sites below. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1544" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Custer-campground-aerial2-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="267" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Custer-campground-aerial2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Custer-campground-aerial2-900x600.jpg 900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /> We didn’t plan on going to Custer State Park, but our GPS lead us astray (unthinkable, I know!) <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1556 size-medium" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Bison-blog2-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Bison-blog2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Bison-blog2-900x600.jpg 900w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Bison-blog2.jpg 1938w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1557 size-medium" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Bison-blog3-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Bison-blog3-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Bison-blog3-900x600.jpg 900w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Bison-blog3.jpg 1643w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1555 size-medium" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-cont…

Days 17-18 Fri & Sat June 19-20, 2015
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creator: jarred
date: 2015-06-22T04:46:40Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Travel from Wisconsin through Minnesota to the Badlands of South Dakota with an overnight stop in a Walmart parking lot. This land is your land; this land is my land; NO! It’s Dakota Territory! 🙂 No trip to SD is complete without a stop at the famed Wall Drugs. The billboards offering “Free […]
encoded: Travel from Wisconsin through Minnesota to the Badlands of South Dakota with an overnight stop in a Walmart parking lot. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1578 size-medium" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/maps-Wi-SD-300x191.png" alt="maps-Wi-SD" width="300" height="191" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/maps-Wi-SD-300x191.png 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/maps-Wi-SD.png 539w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> This land is your land; this land is my land; NO! It’s Dakota Territory! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1545 size-medium" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Dakota-in-Dakota-300x201.jpg" alt="Dakota in Dakota" width="300" height="201" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Dakota-in-Dakota-300x201.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Dakota-in-Dakota-900x602.jpg 900w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Dakota-in-Dakota.jpg 1936w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> No trip to SD is complete without a stop at the famed Wall Drugs. The billboards offering “Free Ice Water” and “5¢ coffee” can be seen roadside beginning 350 miles out! They opened in the 1930’s and still sell lots of nostalgia today. (Best 5¢ coffee ever btw . . . so worth the stop!) <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1566 size-medium" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/jordan-jackalope1-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/jordan-jackalope1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/jordan-jackalope1-900x675.jpg 900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1568 size-medium" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/walls-…

Days 15-16 Wed & Thur June 17-18, 2015
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creator: jarred
date: 2015-06-20T19:48:00Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Travel through the U.P. of Michigan to Wisconsin Crossing the Mackinac Bridge is always a breathtaking experience! It’s the 5th longest suspension bridge in the world; longest in the U.S. We climbed the amazing viewing tower located on the shore of Lake Superior, took a family selfie and… …a drone shot with the […]
encoded: Travel through the U.P. of Michigan to Wisconsin <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1483" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/map-Mi-to-Wi-300x201.png" alt="map-Mi to Wi" width="300" height="201" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/map-Mi-to-Wi-300x201.png 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/map-Mi-to-Wi.png 597w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> Crossing the Mackinac Bridge is always a breathtaking experience! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1466" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/MackinacBridge.jpg-300x186.png" alt="MackinacBridge.jpg" width="300" height="186" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/MackinacBridge.jpg-300x186.png 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/MackinacBridge.jpg-900x559.png 900w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/MackinacBridge.jpg.png 902w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> It’s the 5th longest suspension bridge in the world; longest in the U.S. We climbed the amazing viewing tower located on the shore of Lake Superior, took a family selfie and… <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1446" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/FamilySelfieMackinac-e1434685298802-300x225.jpg" alt="FamilySelfieMackinac" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/FamilySelfieMackinac-e1434685298802-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/FamilySelfieMackinac-e1434685298802-900x675.jpg 900w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/FamilySelfieMackinac-e1434685298802.jpg 1280w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1447" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Mackin…

Days 8-14: Wed-Tue, June 10-16, 2015
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creator: jarred
date: 2015-06-19T04:12:17Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Travel from Port Huron, Mi to East Jordan, Mi We arrived Wednesday evening to our beautiful RV spot on the East Jordan Bay of Lake Michigan (compliments of Scott & Cheri Scheer) First day there was busy as we help as “staff” of a Jordan Valley Barn Wedding (Rochelle’s parent’s weekend business). This is a […]
encoded: Travel from Port Huron, Mi to East Jordan, Mi <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1431" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Map-Port-Huron-to-E-Jordan-300x167.png" alt="Map Port Huron to E Jordan" width="300" height="167" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Map-Port-Huron-to-E-Jordan-300x167.png 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Map-Port-Huron-to-E-Jordan.png 776w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> We arrived Wednesday evening to our beautiful RV spot on the East Jordan Bay of Lake Michigan (compliments of Scott & Cheri Scheer) First day there was busy as we help as “staff” of a Jordan Valley Barn Wedding (Rochelle’s parent’s weekend business). This is a Friday afternoon wedding we helped with . . . <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1443" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WeddingBarn-300x300.jpg" alt="WeddingBarn" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WeddingBarn-300x300.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WeddingBarn-150x150.jpg 150w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WeddingBarn-900x900.jpg 900w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WeddingBarn.jpg 1000w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1488" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Barnlights-225x300.jpg" alt="Barnlights" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Barnlights-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Barnlights-675x900.jpg 675w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Barnlights.jpg 720w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /> Rochelle’s sister and brother and their families joined us out at the farm . . . that mad…

Days 6-7: Mon & Tue, June 8-9, 2015
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creator: jarred
date: 2015-06-15T02:50:42Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Travel to Port Huron, Michigan located just over the Canada/USA border The hard part of being in Canada was also the best part. ATT charges $1/minute for calls, .50/texts, and $20 per 1mb data. Airplane mode for a day and a half brought our family that much closer 😉 Now…back in the USA…We stayed at […]
encoded: Travel to Port Huron, Michigan located just over the Canada/USA border <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1371" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Map-3-to-Port-Huron-MI-300x229.jpg" alt="Map 3 to Port Huron MI" width="300" height="229" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Map-3-to-Port-Huron-MI-300x229.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Map-3-to-Port-Huron-MI.jpg 573w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> The hard part of being in Canada was also the best part. ATT charges $1/minute for calls, .50/texts, and $20 per 1mb data. Airplane mode for a day and a half brought our family that much closer Now…back in the USA…We stayed at the most amazing KOA campground. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1414" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WesternStore-300x225.jpg" alt="WesternStore" width="319" height="239" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WesternStore-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/WesternStore.jpg 640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 319px) 100vw, 319px" /> It had its own Western store complete with an fudge shoppe, ice cream & candy store, pizza place, and Town Hall with crafts and games . . . tennis courts, 2 pools, and multiple playgrounds! WOW! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1416 size-medium" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/StoneFamily-e1434338014856-225x300.jpg" alt="StoneFamily" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/StoneFamily-e1434338014856-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/StoneFamily-e1434338014856-675x900.jpg 675w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/StoneFamily-e1434338014856.jpg 960w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /> We had a little downtime to enjoy all t…

Days 4-5: Sat & Sun, June 6-7, 2015
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creator: jarred
date: 2015-06-07T03:30:18Z
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description: Days 4-5 Travel from Asheville, NC through VA, WVA, PA, & NY to Ontario, Canada and Niagara Falls Love traveling in the motorhome because we can stop whenever and wherever . . . like at The New River Gorge in West Virginaia We released the drone to fly all around it and along the […]
encoded: Days 4-5 Travel from Asheville, NC through VA, WVA, PA, & NY to Ontario, Canada and Niagara Falls <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1340" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/maps-nc-ny-268x300.jpg" alt="maps-nc-ny" width="268" height="300" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/maps-nc-ny-268x300.jpg 268w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/maps-nc-ny.jpg 611w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 268px) 100vw, 268px" /> Love traveling in the motorhome because we can stop whenever and wherever . . . like at The New River Gorge in West Virginaia <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="size-medium wp-image-1367" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/New-River-Gorge-Jordan-300x200.jpg" alt="DCIM100MEDIADJI_0154.JPG" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/New-River-Gorge-Jordan-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/New-River-Gorge-Jordan-900x600.jpg 900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> We released the drone to fly all around it and along the river. This is a still shot from the drone (video to be released later). The New River Gorge Bridge is the longest single arch bridge in the world. 3,000 feet across the top of the road. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1366" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/New-River-Gorge-Bridge-Jarred-300x225.jpg" alt="New River Gorge Bridge-Jarred" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/New-River-Gorge-Bridge-Jarred-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/New-River-Gorge-Bridge-Jarred-900x675.jpg 900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> Cost $37 million to build in 1977 Did you know “Virginia is for lovers”? Click on the pic to enlarge and read it for yourself <img loading="lazy" decoding=…

Day 1-3: Wed-Fri June 3-5, 2015
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creator: jarred
date: 2015-06-06T01:31:20Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Welcome to the Fenlason Family Travel Blog 2015! Although there have been many FenFun WestFest travels since 2009, this is first time the travels have made it to the blog in six long years. The children have grown into teens and the cute five year old has become a beautiful 11 year old. We […]
encoded: Welcome to the Fenlason Family Travel Blog 2015! Although there have been many FenFun WestFest travels since 2009, this is first time the travels have made it to the blog in six long years. The children have grown into teens and the cute five year old has become a beautiful 11 year old. We invite you to join our travel experience through the Appalachians, the Rockies, Canada, and many places in between. For us, this is a journey of epic travel documentation: We have two Nikons, 5 iPhones, the flying drone, the GoPro, and joining us on his inaugural journey–Dakota our 8 month old English Cream Retriever! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1361" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Dakota-8-months-old-300x201.jpg" alt="Dakota 8 months old" width="300" height="201" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Dakota-8-months-old-300x201.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Dakota-8-months-old-900x602.jpg 900w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Dakota-8-months-old.jpg 1936w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> We are relying on Proverbs 3:5&6 as God directs our paths. See us on Instagram #FenFest2015. Day one Map: Jensen Beach, FL to Asheville, NC <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1339" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/map-fl-nc-231x300.jpg" alt="map-fl-nc" width="231" height="300" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/map-fl-nc-231x300.jpg 231w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/map-fl-nc.jpg 513w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px" /> Traveling in the Winnebago makes for amazing family bonding as each member was glued to their iphone (hear the sarcasm?). That all changed when we met up with the Rasku cousins . . . <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-1370" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/upl…

WELCOME to 2015!
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creator: jarred
date: 2015-06-02T16:28:26Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Welcome to our 2015 summer family travel blog! Join our family this summer (2015) as we take an 8-week RV trip across the country. We hope you can feel the love in our family adventures, for with Love, all things are possible. [This blog places the last written post, latest in date and newest in […]
encoded: Welcome to our 2015 summer family travel blog! Join our family this summer (2015) as we take an 8-week RV trip across the country. We hope you can feel the love in our family adventures, for with Love, all things are possible. [This blog places the last written post, latest in date and newest in experience, on top. Posts below are from our 2009 FenFun WestFest.]

END 2009 Travel Blog
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creator: jarred
date: 2009-08-06T16:31:37Z
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Day 62-64: Thursday-Saturday July 30–August 1, 2009
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creator: jarred
date: 2009-08-05T14:31:36Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Thursday morning we woke up to see another rainy day and we made the decision to head home. The map below shows our 3-day, 2,078 mile route from Denver to Stuart, FL. We took the northern route out of Denver so we could see the beautiful state of Nebraska–one of two states we haven’t been […]
encoded: Thursday morning we woke up to see another rainy day and we made the decision to head home. The map below shows our 3-day, 2,078 mile route from Denver to Stuart, FL. We took the northern route out of Denver so we could see the beautiful state of Nebraska–one of two states we haven’t been in out west. We would like to thank everyone for reading our blog. We feel blessed to have such great family and friends. And a special thanks to you who left comments on the blog–you know who you are I must say . . . there’s no place like home. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1308" title="Return route" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/route_day_62-64-300x215.jpg" alt="Return route" width="300" height="215" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/route_day_62-64-300x215.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/route_day_62-64.jpg 780w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> We will continue the blog at such time as we embark on yet another adventure. To be continued some time in the future . . . Praise God from whom all blessings flow! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1320" title="Visited States Map through 2009" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/VisitedStatesMap2009-300x151.jpg" alt="Visited States Map through 2009" width="300" height="151" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/VisitedStatesMap2009-300x151.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/VisitedStatesMap2009.jpg 347w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> Our motor home “Visited States Map” through 2009 (maybe an East Coast trip will be next).

Day 61: Wednesday July 29
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creator: jarred
date: 2009-08-05T04:26:51Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: We packed up–in the rain–and left Garden of the Gods to head (hopefully) to drier weather in Aurora, CO. We stopped at Focus on the Family headquarters in Colorado Springs and played in their amazing kids’ area. The kids rode the 3-story corkscrew slide, performed a puppet show, and ventured through the wardrobe door into […]
encoded: We packed up–in the rain–and left Garden of the Gods to head (hopefully) to drier weather in Aurora, CO. We stopped at Focus on the Family headquarters in Colorado Springs and played in their amazing kids’ area. The kids rode the 3-story corkscrew slide, performed a puppet show, and ventured through the wardrobe door into Narnia. The bookstore there is amazing. Our family gives this stop 5 thumbs up! <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1299" title="Jordan on the Focus on the Family three story indoor slide" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/coloradosprings_day61-3-300x225.jpg" alt="Jordan on the Focus on the Family three story indoor slide" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/coloradosprings_day61-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/coloradosprings_day61-3-900x675.jpg 900w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/coloradosprings_day61-3.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1297" title="Carlye on the Focus on the Family three story indoor slide" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/coloradosprings_day61-1-300x225.jpg" alt="Carlye on the Focus on the Family three story indoor slide" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/coloradosprings_day61-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/coloradosprings_day61-1-900x675.jpg 900w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/coloradosprings_day61-1.jpg 1024w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1298" title="Alyssa on the Focus on the Family three story indoor slide" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/coloradosprings_day61-2-300x225.jpg" alt="Alyssa on the Focus on …

Day 60: Tuesday July 28th
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creator: jarred
date: 2009-08-05T04:26:30Z
subject: Uncategorized
description: Wow… 60 days in a motor home with 5 people and a dog and we haven’t hurt each other yet! (well… at least seriously) 🙂 It rained and rained and rained . . .but the kids didn’t care. They made friends at the playground and introduced the new kids to their lizards. The lizards were […]
encoded: Wow… 60 days in a motor home with 5 people and a dog and we haven’t hurt each other yet! (well… at least seriously) It rained and rained and rained . . .but the kids didn’t care. They made friends at the playground and introduced the new kids to their lizards. The lizards were a hit and the group created a 6-part play with the lizards center stage. See video clip for a sampling We joined John & Suzi and John & Barbara for dinner downtown Manitou Springs at the famous Stagecoach. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1291" title="Rainbow at Manitou Springs Colorado " src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/coloradosprings_day60-1-199x300.jpg" alt="Rainbow at Manitou Springs Colorado " width="199" height="300" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/coloradosprings_day60-1-199x300.jpg 199w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/coloradosprings_day60-1.jpg 510w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px" /> We saw a double rainbow over downtown Manitou Springs. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1292" title="Carlye admiring the purple flowers" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/coloradosprings_day60-2-225x300.jpg" alt="Carlye admiring the purple flowers" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/coloradosprings_day60-2-225x300.jpg 225w, https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/coloradosprings_day60-2.jpg 576w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /> Carlye admiring the purple flowers. <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1293" title="All of us at the restaurant" src="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/coloradosprings_day60-3-300x225.jpg" alt="All of us at the restaurant" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://www.fenlason.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/coloradosprings_day60-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:/…