Author Archives: kcbernick

About kcbernick

I love to travel.

Road Trippin’ Ve: National Monuments and Sinagua Culture

Posted on June 24, 2016 by kcbernick

We visited Walnut Canyon National Monument on February 14, 2012, the centennial birthday of the State of Arizona. Admission was free and we were asked to carry an Arizona flag on the trail as a way of saying “Happy Birthday. … Continue reading →

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Road Trippin’ Vd: Lowell Observatory

Posted on June 22, 2016 by kcbernick

Before I return to relating the story of our 2012 road trip to Arizona, I want to let all of you know that Minnesota ranks #5 in WalletHub’s Analysis of 2016’s Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips. That’s … Continue reading →

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Road Trippin’ Vc: Cottonwood and Jerome, AZ

Posted on June 19, 2016 by kcbernick

We did some exploring of nearby towns, Cottonwood and Jerome. On the way we stopped at a couple of wineries in the Verde Valley of northern Arizona for some tastings – Oak Creek Vineyards and Page Springs Cellars. Although several … Continue reading →

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Road Trippin’ Vb: Sedona, Arizona

Posted on June 18, 2016 by kcbernick

Sedona Many movies have been filmed in and around Sedona, including a few I’ve actually seen, such as The Karate Kid, National Lampoon’s Vacation, Starman. Gene Autry’s movie, The Strawberry Roan was filmed here, and there is a sidewalk plaque downtown … Continue reading →

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Road Trippin’ Va (or 5a)

Posted on June 17, 2016 by kcbernick

This is the last in my series of past road trips, inspired by some recent books I’ve read about driving cross country. In February, 2012, we drove from Minnesota south and west to Sedona for two weeks away from the … Continue reading →

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Road Trippin’ IVh

Posted on June 15, 2016 by kcbernick

Friendship Friends Steve and Joan joined us for a few days at our Panama City Beach Condo. While they were visiting, we did some exploring and found a lovely park in the area. Panama City Beach Conservation Park, with 2,000 … Continue reading →

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Road Trippin’ IVg: Panama City Beach, FL

Posted on June 14, 2016 by kcbernick

Panama City Beach We rented a condo on the beach here. It fronts on the gulf, and we could sit on the deck and listen to the surf – such a soothing sound. There was quite a storm the first … Continue reading →

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Road Trippin’ IVf

Posted on June 9, 2016 by kcbernick

Moving on from Nashville, heading to Huntsville, AL. We may have been through with the Bourbon Trail, but we weren’t through with distilleries. Jack Daniel’s is located in Lynchburg, TN, about 75 miles south of Nashville, on our way, so … Continue reading →

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Road Trippin’ IVe: Grand Ole Opry

Posted on June 8, 2016 by kcbernick

Grand Ole Opry If you’re in the neighborhood, you should go. We are not country music fans, but decided we should experience this American icon, and we are grateful that we did. This show is broadcast live over the radio, … Continue reading →

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Road Trippin’ IVd

Posted on June 6, 2016 by kcbernick

After we left Wild Turkey, we took a scenic drive through what looked to us like Deliverance country. It was a one-lane gravel road, lined with garbage, sad to say. We tracked a sofa, its cushions and throw pillows along … Continue reading →