Travel

[Jillian-TG]

I enjoy cruising but all of it has been in warmer climates of Caribbean or Mexican peninsula on the Pacific side.

My bucket list trip has to be an Alaska cruise with a balcony suite. It is definitely on my future plans but might have to wait a few years. I want to do it right and those cruises tend to cost double the price of a Caribbean cruise.

[ChrissyRyan]

All cruises at the moment sounds really good to me!

[ChrissyRyan]

Have you seen the Grand Canyon?

From the south or from the north side, or both?

Did you get close to the rim?

Did you go down into the canyon?

[ChrissyRyan]

I may make another trip to Alaska.  This time I want to spend more time inland.  I may not drive to Alaska this time either.  I am contemplating a cruise or perhaps flying in, then getting a rental, a rugged road car.  Will I go up and down the Dalton Highway?  Could take a dip in the Arctic Ocean.  Might visit Chicken.  We shall see.

Then again, perhaps a Pacific island vacation or to go to the UK.

Maybe nowhere too far away.

Chrissy

[ChrissyRyan]

Then again, perhaps Durango, CO.  Never actually visited around that part of Colorado.
Could also visit Idaho and Wyoming, the Grand Teton area.  Jackson Hole itself is rather expensive though.  Maybe go whitewater rafting?

Could even take a short stagecoach ride in town.

[ChrissyRyan]

Have you been to Badlands National Park?

[Lori Dee ✅]

Many, many times.

It is made up of a soil called "tuff," which is ancient volcanic ash that was deposited when the Yellowstone Supervolcano exploded long ago. It erodes quickly, so each time you go back, it will look a little different.

Estimates suggest that in 100 years, it will no longer exist.

[ChrissyRyan]

Many, many times.

It is made up of a soil called "tuff," which is ancient volcanic ash that was deposited when the Yellowstone Supervolcano exploded long ago. It erodes quickly, so each time you go back, it will look a little different.

Estimates suggest that in 100 years, it will no longer exist.

Does not sound like very "tuff" soil if it will go away!

[ChrissyRyan]

I think I might hike a section of the Appalachian Trail, but likely no longer than a week.
I do not need to start at either end.  Just start. 

[Lori Dee ✅]

In the Black Hills of SD, they have the Mickelson Trail. It was once a train track that serviced all of the gold mines, hauling ore to the smelters. When abandoned, they tore up all of the tracks, but left the trestles that go over canyons. It is now open to hiking, horseback riding, and bicycles. It goes through some beautiful countryside.

I have hiked about 20 miles of it carrying a backpack with mining gear. I would park in the nearest lot and hike to a location that I wanted to scout. You meet some very nice people while hiking trails.

[ChrissyRyan]

In the Black Hills of SD, they have the Mickelson Trail. It was once a train track that serviced all of the gold mines, hauling ore to the smelters. When abandoned, they tore up all of the tracks, but left the trestles that go over canyons. It is now open to hiking, horseback riding, and bicycles. It goes through some beautiful countryside.

I have hiked about 20 miles of it carrying a backpack with mining gear. I would park in the nearest lot and hike to a location that I wanted to scout. You meet some very nice people while hiking trails.

Yes, you do.  Sometimes someone a "little unusual" as in the case of the "A Walk in the Woods" movie, but it is fun. 

Try to hike with someone for more safety.