Category Archives: National Parks

The gypsy mojo…

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Maureen Farr

…is back. Yesterday I wrote that this trip felt different from last year’s since Max had his accident.  I said I was focused on getting from Point A to Point B and letting him rest as much as possible to … Continue reading →

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Vegas to Kingman… via Hoover Dam

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Maureen Farr

Sunday found us at a Starbucks early (or so I thought) where we sat outside and had my latté, apple fritter, and the Sunday NY Times. I found a great-sounding dog park so that was our next stop, before going … Continue reading →

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Death Valley day…

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Maureen Farr

Saturday’s plan was to drive from Bakersfield, CA to Las Vegas – a fairly long drive, as it turned out because of HOW I wanted to get there. Through Death Valley… Setting out for Starbucks as a first stop, I noticed … Continue reading →

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Westward ho!

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Maureen Farr

We left Prescott, Arizona on Tuesday, headed for Needles, California. For those of you Snoopy fans, his brother Spike lives in the desert near Needles. Max would like to meet a cool hand like Spike, but unfortunately we didn’t find … Continue reading →

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From Bark Park to Grand Canyon…

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Maureen Farr

First stop today was Starbucks, but the first really important stop was the Bark Park – a leash-free park here in Flagstaff, located at Bushmaster Park, which is an amazing park in addition to the doggie section. Set in a … Continue reading →

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Giddyup from Gallup…

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Maureen Farr

We headed out from El Rancho in Gallup, NM this morning about 9AM, with a first stop planned at Starbucks, just four miles West – heading in the right direction for a change! Today’s end goal was to be Flagstaff, … Continue reading →

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