Sunday, December 23, 2012

Trip Map

Introduction

Seeing the West means traveling long distances but it is well worth the effort. Every family should have the chance to make such a trip. You've seen the pictures in magazines and in cowboy western movies. But seeing the real thing captures images that never leave us over the years. This blog is a small effort to remember and teach what such a trip can do for each of us.

You will find references to national parks and images from Google Maps and Google Earth. These personal images and links provide a quick method of seeing and learning more about the opportunities out West. 

Because Google Maps and Earth embeds are included, you'll need the Google Maps/Earth plugin for your browser. Download and install them when requested. I recommend Firefox and Google Chrome browsers. Depending on which version of Microsoft Explorer you use, the viewing experience might not be satisfactory.

Click on an image to see it blow up to full size. In fact, depending on your browser plugins, clicking on a single image will bring up all of the images to view. Click outside an image to return to the blog page. Some of the Monument Valley images are spectacular. 

Please report any problems to me at this email address. Mike Lavelle

Remember: the sequence is inverted in the September index. Start with the oldest date from the bottom of the list.

This trip was planned with the help and guidance of Ann Kessler. Talk about knowing where to go in Utah!

 

Google Map Version - 1200 miles