Category Archives: USA Travel

Starship Launch and Crash

Posted on February 2, 2021 by kcbernick

Tuesday, February 2, 2021 We learned that SpaceX was planning a test launch today, so we headed to nearby Isla Blanca Beach to find a place where we could get a good view. We weren’t alone! SpaceX’s plan was to … Continue reading →

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Breaking the Travel Fast

Posted on January 31, 2021 by kcbernick

Tuesday, January 26, 2021 – Saturday, January 30 It’s been one year to the day since we completed our last real trip. We had cruised the Panama Canal in January, landing in California just as COVID-19 was starting to become … Continue reading →

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The Mighty Mississippi

Posted on August 2, 2020 by kcbernick

October 7, 2023 The Mississippi River is the second-longest river in North America. It is also the second-largest drainage system on the continent. The Hudson Bay drainage system lays claim to first place in both categories. The Mississippi drains parts … Continue reading →

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I Scream You Scream for Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream!

Posted on July 19, 2020 by kcbernick

I’m reposting this in honor of National Ice Cream Day, June 19, 2020. Saturday morning, September 7, 2019 Today, we paid a visit to Ben & Jerry’s Factory in Waterbury. Any ice cream aficionado will tell you that this is … Continue reading →

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Miami’s South Beach

Posted on January 8, 2020 by kcbernick

January 4 – 7, 2020 Before boarding our cruise to the Panama Canal, we spent a few days in South Beach, with temps in the low 70s. This was too cold for the locals, who were wearing sweaters and jackets, … Continue reading →

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Arcosanti: An Urban Laboratory

Posted on December 21, 2019 by kcbernick

December 18, 2019 This was our last full day in Sedona, and the sun was shining – time for one last hike. Twin Buttes and Broken Arrow Loop are located on the eastern edge of Sedona. The 2.2 mile loop was just … Continue reading →

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West Fork Trail, Sedona

Posted on December 18, 2019 by kcbernick

December 16, 2019 We thought we would be escaping the cold in Minnesota, but today the temperature didn’t get much above 40°. Of course, that’s still quite a bit warmer than home, where it’s hovering close to zero. The sun … Continue reading →

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Airport Loop Trail, Sedona

Posted on December 15, 2019 by kcbernick

December 14, 2019 The Airport Loop Trail is a little over 3 miles in length, circling the airport mesa, or Table Top Mountain. It’s considered a moderate trail, with an elevation gain of just over 400 feet. Rarely is the incline steep, which does make it a fairly easy hike. You do need to watch […]

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Chimney Rock, Sedona

Posted on December 13, 2019 by kcbernick

December 12, 2019 Most days are at least partly sunny here in Sedona, with temps in the 50’s. It’s the perfect weather for hiking. Mark has been in charge of finding trails, and today’s was just a few miles from … Continue reading →

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Lower Antelope Canyon, Page, AZ

Posted on December 11, 2019 by kcbernick

December 10, 2019 Antelope Canyon, with two slot canyons, upper and lower, sits within the LeChee Chapter of the Navajo Nation, just a few miles from Page, Arizona. A slot canyon is a long, narrow, deep water channel with sheer rock … Continue reading →

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