Are you a waterfall person?I so love both watching and hearing the sound of water crashing from the top of a waterfall to its final destination - even if it's a short one like Roaring River Falls in Kings Canyon National Park!Where is your favorite waterfall located?#WordyExplorers #SequoiaNationalForest #KingsCanyonNationalPark #KingsCanyonNP #KingsCanyon #nps #NationalPark #NationalParks #KingsRiver #hike #hiking #RoaringRiverFalls #waterfall #waterfalls #goRVing #RVing #RVlife #camping #glamping
It's definitely a long drive from General Grants Grove (and even further from the Ash Mountain Entrance into Sequoia National Park). But, it just didn't feel right to only spend a couple of hours inside Kings Canyon National Park, so we drove the distance to Muir Rock and Roaring River Falls.#WordyExplorers #SequoiaNationalForest #KingsCanyonNationalPark #KingsCanyonNP #KingsCanyon #nps #NationalPark #NationalParks #KingsRiver #hike #hiking #MuirRock #RoaringRiverFalls #waterfall #waterfalls #goRVing #camping #glamping
We had originally planned to visit Kings Canyon National Park in 2023, but a couple of circumstances caused us to delay our trip. In addition to some car repairs that took much longer than expected, many of the roads inside the park were closed due to road damage. Fortunately, the roads reopened in May 2024, just over a month before our rescheduled visit this year. #WordyExplorers #california #NationalParks #NationalPark #nps #SequoiaNationalForest #KingsCanyonNationalPark #KingsCanyonNP #KingsCanyon #KingsRiver #BoydenCavern #BoydenCave #cave #hike #hiking #stalactite #stalagmite #goRVing #camping #glamping
On our first day of exploring Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, we noticed a photo of Hume Lake on one of the many informational signs. Both the description and the photo lured us to take a detour on our planned drive to see the area. What a great decision that was - this mountain lake is perfect for a picnic lunch, some rest and relaxation and for those interested in water sports!#WordyExplorers #california #SequoiaNationalPark #SequoiaNP #KingsCanyonNationalPark #KingsCanyon #KingsCanyonNP #nps #HumeLake #SierraNevadaMountains #SierraNevada #SequoiaNationalForest #kayak #swim #fish #hike #boat #WaterSports #picnic #MountainLake #RandR
With our RV parked in Three Rivers, California we took the short drive to Sequoia National Park's Ash Mountain entrance. We then did the longer drive to the neighboring Kings Canyon National Park (about 1 1/2 hours) on our first day. Our first stop was the hike to General Grant Grove. Fun fact: In 1926, President Coolidge named the General Grant Tree the nation's Christmas tree in 1926.#WordyExplorers #california #SequoiaNationalPark #SequoiaNP #AshMountain #KingsCanyon #KingsCanyonNP #KingsCanyonNationalPark #nps #GeneralGrantGrove #GeneralGrantTree #SequoiaTree #sequoia #sequoias #SequoiaTrees #hike #hiking #FallenMonarch #CentennialStump
Bakersfield, CA was a good stopping point on our route to get to a few of the state's national parks that we hadn't previously visited. We didn't even know about the Trail of 100 Giants (only 2 hours away) until we got to our campsite. It turned out to be the perfect place to get some exercise and see the amazing sequoia trees!#WordyExplorers #california #cali #SoCal #SouthernCal #SouthernCalifornia #bakersfield #porterville #TrailOf100Giants #SequoiaNationalForest #GiantSequoiaNationalMonument #GiantSequoiaNM #sequoia #SequoiaTree #SequoiaTrees #GiantSequoia #GiantSequoias #goRVing #hike #hiking #trail #nps
We love seeing nature at its best, and a scenic drive is one of many great ways to enjoy nature. The drive along California's State Road 18 had a great combination of mountains, lakes and forest along with views of man made creations in the distance!#WordyExplorers #california #SouthernCal #SouthernCalifornia #SoCal #SanBernadino #SanBernadinoMountains #mountains #ScenicDrive #vista #vistas #panoramic #panorama #SR18 #ScenicRoad18 #RimOfTheWorld #RimOfTheWorldDrive #RimOfTheWorldScenicDrive #goRVing
We aren't the type that typically visits lots of art museums, but we do enjoy an outdoor stroll looking at street art / murals like these in San Bernardino, CA at E Street Alley Murals!Do you prefer art museums or street art?#WordyExplorers #california #cali #SoCal #SouthernCal #SanBernadino #art #StreetArt #murals #EStreetAlley #EStreetAlleyMurals #goRVing
We planned a few days in the San Bernadino area to see family nearby ... but also searched for things to see and do. A visit to the original McDonald's Restaurant (now a museum) was a fun start to our stay!#WordyExplorers #california #SanBernadino #Route66 #MotherRoad #McDonalds #OriginalMcDonalds #McDonaldsMuseum #history #memorabilia #collectibles #PopCulture #twwt #FastFood #goRVing
As we were navigating around Golden Valley, Arizona, I saw a billboard advertising the "Chloride Murals". We found out that they were just a few miles off the road, so we had to check them out. (The road getting to the murals was gravel, but at least no huge potholes!)#WordyExplorers #arizona #AZ #CerbatMountains #chloride #ChlorideMurals #CliffMurals #PurcellMurals #DayTrip #OffTheBeatenPath #OffTheBeatenTrack #art #mural #murals #RockArt #petroglyphs #RoadTrip #goRVing
While camping in Golden Valley, Arizona we decided to explore some of the nearby area. We headed off to the city of Kingman where we did a little museum hopping. Kingman is frequently recommended to travelers due to its location on Route 66, the Mother Road.#WordyExplorers #arizona #kingman #MohaveDesert #Route66 #HistoricRoute66 #MotherRoad #history #arts #historical #historic #RoadTrip #KingmanVisitorCenter #Route66Museum #ArizonaRoute66 #ElectricVehicleMuseum #MohaveMuseum #goRVing
We drove to Lake Havasu City to see the relocated London Bridge but stayed a while longer to relax by the river and drive part way around the circumference of the lake to spot lighthouses. #WordyExplorers #arizona #ColoradoRiver #LakeHavasuCity #LakeHavasu #GoLakeHavasu #PlayLikeYouMeanIt #RoadTrip #LondonBridge #LakeHavasuLondonBridge #LakeHavasuLighthouse #lighthouse #lighthouses #goRVing
No cameras are allowed on the Skywalk at Grand Camera West - I always wonder if that is really for safety reasons or because they want to sell their photo packages. What do you think?
We reserved a spot at Tradewinds RV Park in 2023 however never made it due to car trouble. When we finally were able to get to western Arizona this year, it was our first choice. Although our days were pretty filled with exploring, we enjoyed finding all of the antique farm equipment spread around the grounds of the park.#WordyExplorers #arizona #GoldenValley #MojaveDesert #mojave #desert #Route66 #TradewindsRVPark #GrandCanyonWest #BullheadCity #kingman #nevada #laughlin #LasVegas #goRVing #RVlife #ClassicFarmEquipment #AntiqueFarmEquipment #antiques
The local news station featured a story on Martin Auto Museum in Glendale, AZ, so we decided to make a visit. What a fun way for auto enthusiasts (and even those who aren't) to spend part of a weekend!#WordyExplorers #arizona #phoenix #phx #glendale #GlendaleAZ #MartinAutoMuseum #cars #ClassicCars #HotRods #AutoEnthusiasts #CustomCars #AutoMemorabilia #ImportedCars #imports #AntiqueGasPumps #AutoHistory #history
Even for those of us who live near the middle of the state, it seems like it takes FOREVER to drive to another state from Texas. I've happily lived in Texas for almost my entire life, but I have to admit that when we go on a road trip, I get so excited when we finally make it to a new state!#WordyExplorers #texas #NewMexico #RoadTrip #RoadTripping #RoadTrippin #glenrio #GlenrioNewMexico #GlenrioVisitorCenter #VisitorInformationCenter #LandOfEnchantment #mountains #desert #culture #heritage #NativeAmericans #goRVing #camping #LoveToTravel
We spent most of our second trip to Guadalupe Mountains National Park in McKittrick Canyon. Our visit was in the heat of summer so we again missed the fall colors (of course!). We still enjoyed the natural beauty of the desert landscape during the few hours that we were there.#WordyExplorers #texas #VanHorn #NewMexico #carlsbad #WestTexas #GuadalupeMountainsNP #GuadalupeMountainsNationalPark #NationalParks #NationalParkService #nps #GuadalupePeak #McKittrickCanyon #hiking #hike #desert #landscape #NaturalBeauty #nature #camping #goRVing
The first of 7 (or maybe 8) national parks that we wanted to visit during our planned six week long westbound RV adventure was Guadalupe Mountains in west Texas. It was our second time at the park, and we knew the drive from the nearest city (Van Horn) was about an hour long. This time we broke up our drive with a quick photo stop at Blue Origins' launch site!From the Blue Origin website: "The Blue Origin feather is a symbol of the perfection of flight. It represents freedom, exploration, mobility and progress. For thousands of years, we humans have been looking up at the birds and wondering what it would be like to fly. Now, we look up to the stars and pursue a bright future for all of us."#WordyExplorers #texas #WestTexas #VanHorn #BlueOrigin #BlueOriginLaunchSiteOne #space #rocket #LaunchPad #PhotoOp #feather #GoRVing #RVAdventure #GuadalupeMountains #PhotoOp
Our nearly three weeks in the Middle East came to an end as we departed from QAIA, Jordan's busiest airport located just outside of the capital city of Amman. Until next time!#WordyExplorers #MiddleEast #jordan #amman #zizya #QueenAlia #QAIA #QueenAliaInternationalAirport #InternationalAirports #flights #InternationalTravel #InternationalFlight #travel #BucketList #BucketListTravel #petra #WadiRum #BedouinCamp
We wrapped up our short time in Jordan at the Dead Sea! We had a VERY short visit to the Dead Sea a few years ago, so we were happy to have more time to enjoy a day pass at a resort. In addition to floating in the salty water, we had a Dead Sea mud bath and wrapped up our visit with a buffet lunch.#Wordy Explorers #jordan #DeadSea #DeadSeaResort #DeadSeaSalt #DeadSeaMinerals #DeadSeaMud #salt #float #floating #FloatingInDeadSea #MudBath #JordanPrivateTours #JordanPrivateToursAndTravel #VisitJordan #DeadSeaJordan #BucketList #BucketListTravel
In addition to the family losing a wonderful father and grandfather (and father-in-law), just last month the United States lost a man who served on active duty in the Air Force for four years followed by another 20+ years of reserve duty. So very nice to see current members of the military honor him with a gun salute, playing Taps and presenting the flag that was draped over his casket to his wife of over 65 years.#WordyExplorers #missouri #KansasCity #ResurrectionNorthCemetery #USmilitary #military #ArmedForces #AirForce #usaf #VeteransDay #ArmisticeDay #RemembranceDay #GunSalute #taps #FoldedFlag
The captain of our private glass bottom boat tour had some fun filming. (We departed from the Aqaba Marina and sailed in the Red Sea for about an hour; he "insisted" that we give him our phone so he could take some fun shots ... and video!)#WordyExplorers #MiddleEast #jordan #aqaba #AqabaMarina #RedSea #GlassBottomBoat #TheTitanic #titanic #ImFlying #WereFlying #WeAreFlying #reeneactment #BucketList #BucketListTravel
Since we had a little extra time, our driver in Jordan gave us the option of adding a one-hour glass bottom boat ride to our two days together. We didn't see much sea life in our short ride, but because of our cruise cancellation, this gave us a chance to see some of the area that we would have missed out on.#WordyExplorers #MiddleEast #jordan #JordanPrivateToursAndTravel #JordanPrivateTours #RedSea #aqaba #AqabaMarina #GlassBottomBoat #coral #underwater #undersea #UnderTheSea #BucketList #BucketListTravel #ExploreTheWorld
Although one night is never enough anywhere, we had a wonderful stay at Rum Magic Nights, a Bedouin camp in the Wadi Rum Protected Area. The staff was very accommodating, the deluxe tents were much nicer than expected and the desert surroundings were amazing!#WordyExplorers #jordan #WadiRum #WadiRumProtectedArea #unesco #desert #RumMagicNights #BedouinCamp #DeluxeTent #lodging #overnight #JordanCamping #BedouinZarb #zarb #stargazing #LiveLikeALocal #BucketList #BucketListTravel
Our "Jeep" tour through Jordan's Wadi Rum was the perfect way to see the natural formations plus evidence of human life from thousands of years ago. Not sure how the guides know where to drive since there are no roads, but they navigated perfectly!Fun fact: The area has been featured in many full length films including "Lawrence of Arabia".#WordyExplorers #MiddleEast #jordan #WadiRum #WadiRumProtectedArea #unesco #ValleyOfTheMoon #desert #sand #jeep #JeepTour #JordanPass #landscape #natural #NaturalArches #petroglyphs #RockCarvings #archaeology #history #BucketList #BucketListTravel
After passing the many vendors along the mostly uphill hike, we finally got a glimpse of the Ad-Deir Monastery at the Petra Archaeological Park. It was hot ... but so glad we made the effort to walk the trail. Who knows if we'll have a chance to return?#WordyExplorers #MiddleEast #jordan #VisitJordan #petra #PetraJordan #PetraArchaeologicalPark #HikePetra#VisitPetra #unesco #archaeology #TheMonastery #monastery #AdDeirMonastery #hike #nabataean #desert #BucketList #BucketListTravel #twwt
It was quite warm and the hike was not an easy one (lots of stairs), but it was worth the effort. We got our steps in for the day (and then some), but got from Petra's Treasury to the Monastery. Both were amazing structures!#WordyExplorers #MiddleEast #jordan #petra #PetraArchaeologicalPark #treasury #AlKhazneh #monastery #EdDeir #history #archaeology #hike #hiking #PetraHikingTrails #stairs #nabataean #BucketList #BucketListTravel
Just like in the movies and on television, that first glimpse of Petra's Treasury is not soon forgotten. It's hard to imagine how the detailed carving on such a large structure was done over 2000 years ago!#WordyExplorers #jordan #petra #PetraArchaeologicalPark #NabateanKing #NabateanCity #siq #AlSiqCanyon #AlKhazneh #treasury #TheTreasury #mausoleum #HiddenTreasure #hike #hiking #history #archaeology #BucketList #BucketListTravel #GoExplore #ExplorePetra
So glad that we hired a guide to take us through the first part of our hike through the Petra Archaeological Park. Getting our first peak at the Treasury was amazing, but there was definitely more that we would have missed had we hiked on our own!#WordyExplorers #jordan #WadiMusa #petra #PetraArchaeologicalPark #NabateanCity #siq #AlSiqCanyon #AlKhazneh #treasury #TheTreasury #hike #hiking #history #archaeology #BucketList #BucketListTravel #GoExplore #ExplorePetra
Happy Halloween!We spent a few days in the Kansas City area earlier this month and stopped by the new Red X store. We all were mesmerized by this display - sure wish I had a place for it! Absolutely fell in love with the lyrics - what do you think?#WordyExplorers #missouri #KansasCity #kcmo #RedX #halloween #HappyHalloween #ILoveHalloween #Halloween2024 #spooky #TrickOrTreat #creepy #HalloweenCostume #HalloweenDecor #HalloweenMusic #October31 #october