We thought about going to the 15th Annual Blues, Bandits, and BBQ event at Kidd Springs Park, but when we saw the ticket prices we decided to camp out instead. For just a few dollars more, we enjoyed an entire weekend at Loyd Park rather than just a few hours at the festival. It gave…
We decided to camp out the weekend before Election Day, for both expected and unanticipated reasons. We expected that, by this time in the 2024 campaign season, we would be eager to tune out the relentless barrage of political ads. But we hadn’t anticipated needing the weekend to familiarize ourselves with our new tow vehicle:…
After seven weeks without camping, we made our way to Loyd Park for a magnificent fall weekender. The weather was ideal, with warm temperatures, low humidity, and clear skies. We spent much time outdoors, walking around the park and relaxing under the pavilion, enjoying cookouts and campfires. We’ve missed the regular cadence that has been…
The ninth day of our Salt Lake adventure found us traveling from Utah to Colorado for an overnight stay at the Denver West/Central City KOA. We opted for a route that included mostly U.S. Highway 40 rather than I-70, considering we had read several reviews that advised against using the interstate because of its road…
Our final day in Salt Lake City was spent working, with Cliff attending meetings at WGU’s main campus and Jon working remotely from Cloud 9. The day’s main event was the alumni celebration at the Salt Palace Convention Center. The original Salt Palace, constructed in 1899, was lost to a fire in 1910. A new…
Day 7 found us attending WGU’s “All Hands” meeting at the Delta Center arena in downtown Salt Lake City. About 1,500 employees gathered for the highly polished, heavily produced event also brought in thousands more employees who gathered at viewing hubs across the country. It was quite a spectacle! Kudos to the production team—they kept…
The sixth day of our Salt Lake adventure was the first opportunity Cliff had to meet in person with his entire team after more than 10 years with Western Governors University. While Cliff spent some time earlier in the day getting a new tire (it was beyond repair) and shopping for supplies, Jon logged an…
The long drive from Estes Park to Salt Lake City was mostly uneventful. Driving along Highway 34 to Loveland was spectacular. The drive along Highway 287 from Fort Collins to Laramie, not so much. Although the ridges, or “hogbacks” in the foothills north of Fort Collins were colorful and unique, they were no comparison to…
We returned to Rocky Mountain National Park, a promise we made to ourselves when we first visited five years ago. Then we spent five days exploring the park, from end to end and all points in between. This time, we decided to include a hike on the Tundra Communities Trail, located at Rock Cut near…
Deciding whether to take a driving tour of Rocky Mountain National Park or attend the Estes Park Wine Festival was an easy choice: we went with the wine. And we’re so glad we did. The ninth annual event, held in beautiful Bond Park, was an absolute joy. The weather was ideal. Bond Park, located in…
Garinns on the Go 