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
