I was invited to contribute to the blog so I guess that's what I'll do...
I've started a recycling program at work (mostly for paper) and I had been taking it to a city dropoff just for the betterment of the world. Then I realized I could use this resource to better myself LOL. I've done some research and paper recyclers are paying around $125 a ton for paper...there is currently two weeks worth of paper near my desk and I'd guess it weighs between four and five HUNDRED pounds...can anyone say free gas money?!
there are also several things i need to do (build) to the car before it is pnpt ready. I'll keep you updated on their progress, but here are a few of the things off the top of my head:
1. Build cargo container to fit my luggage rack (this will have to meet Kelly's strict standards lol)
2. Build a new center console, focusing on the video monitor, an ipodjack, ac power outlets, and better cup holders.
3. Get my damn air bag light to go out...its okay, the passenger's bag is in ship shape.
4. Build a simple platform for Gus to use in the back seat that we can store stuff under.
5. Of course, have the car inspected by a trained prof. (profesional, not professor haha)
thats all i can think of right now, but that should be enough to keep me busy for a few hours...I'll also try to post pictures as these items are in various stages on construction.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Bored in class...
124 days and counting...
Can't wait to get to the national parks in Canada
1. Banff National Park
2. Jasper National Park
They look amazing and dogs are allowed all throughout the parks!!
Check this out...
Monday, March 16, 2009
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Hike with your dog cont.
A few dog friendly trails run thru these parks:
Nelder Grove (Oakhurst, California)
Converse Basin (Kings Canyon, California).
Oglala National Grasslands (Crawford, Nebraska)
Catalina State Park (Tucson, Arizona).
Dead Horse Point State Park (Moab, Utah)
Ross Lake National Recreation Area (Diablo, Washington)
Learn more here:
Another revision
Another revision to the possible itinerary of the trip. Denver added. San Antonio taken away. Now 9,220 miles or 7 days and 5 hours. Figured Colorado would be cool to see and spend some more time exploring the Rockies. But most of our time will more than likely be spent on the west coast and the trek up to Juneau and back. Fine by me... I love beach time and I believe Gus will too. Any comments or concerns please list below...
Monday, March 9, 2009
Canadian National Parks are way cooler...
1. Banff National Park Banff, Alberta
Banff National Park is a hiking wonderland, containing over 1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles) of trails, more than any other mountain park. Your dog’s list of favorites will include...
* Fairview Mountain Lookout Trail. This healthy climb up a forested trail with a steep descent to the South shore of fabled Lake Louise is a good trail to get away from the crush of people you will find in the parking lot. This wide and soft dirt trail narrows as it jaunts along the lake with excellent water access for your dog.
* Johnston Canyon. This popular tourist walk is paved over early sections with boardwalks clinging to canyon walls; it leads to Lower Falls and Upper Falls and can go further up Johnston Creek into woodlands and meadows.
* Moraine Lakeshore. An easy, flat walk along the north shore of Moraine Lake stares into of the Valley of Ten Peaks. The trail stays right on water most of the way. You can also take the dog on the Rockpile with large boulders to scramble on at east end of lake.
* Mistaya Canyon. This short paved descent into a limestone gorge sculpted by rushing meltwaters of Mistaya River is worth having to navigate your dog through the tourists.
* Parker Ridge. This is a steep, open climb through rocky tundra that switches 800 feet up the mountain to a treeless ridge with spectacular views of Saskatchewan Glacier. The rocks scattered along the trail contain fossil corals indicative of an ancient seabed.
*Sunshine . This is a ski area accessed by shuttle bus. You can walk your dog up the road to the ski lodge and pick up the trails from there. Save this effort for athletic dogs ready for a long, rewarding day on the trail. These trails skip over ridges of the Great Divide, completely above the treeline with flower-filled meadows, eventually leading to Rock Isle Lake and loops around for a trip of several miles.
2. Jasper National Park Jasper, Alberta
Dogs are allowed throughout this magnificent park - even crowded trails, such as the dirt Maligne Canyon footpath up the limestone gorge carved by the Maligne River. Canine hikers can bypass the multitudes by crossing the gorge on roads at either end and using an unblazed trail on the opposite side.
Mountain climbing dogs will pant over Whistlers Trail, a steep and narrow route that gains 4,000 feet in elevation to unobstructed views of the Miette Valley and Athabasca Valley high above the treeline. Near the town of Jasper is an extensive trail system leading to Pyramid Lake and Patricia Lake; a wide climb from the back of the town leads to overlooks from Pyramid Bench, and another convenient canine hike is the Valley of Five Lakes. After walking through a lodgepole pine forest and across a boardwalk through Wabasso Creek wetlands, this trail loops around a series of secluded bluegreen lakes, each a different depth and hue.
South of the park, and on the road to Banff, is Athabasca Glacier, the most accessible glacier in North America. A short, barren walk on theForefield Trail will take you and your dog to the toe of the glacier in the Columbia Icefield. The Columbia Icefield is the hydographic apex of the continent where water flows to three different oceans from a single point.
Banff National Park is a hiking wonderland, containing over 1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles) of trails, more than any other mountain park. Your dog’s list of favorites will include...
* Fairview Mountain Lookout Trail. This healthy climb up a forested trail with a steep descent to the South shore of fabled Lake Louise is a good trail to get away from the crush of people you will find in the parking lot. This wide and soft dirt trail narrows as it jaunts along the lake with excellent water access for your dog.
* Johnston Canyon. This popular tourist walk is paved over early sections with boardwalks clinging to canyon walls; it leads to Lower Falls and Upper Falls and can go further up Johnston Creek into woodlands and meadows.
* Moraine Lakeshore. An easy, flat walk along the north shore of Moraine Lake stares into of the Valley of Ten Peaks. The trail stays right on water most of the way. You can also take the dog on the Rockpile with large boulders to scramble on at east end of lake.
* Mistaya Canyon. This short paved descent into a limestone gorge sculpted by rushing meltwaters of Mistaya River is worth having to navigate your dog through the tourists.
* Parker Ridge. This is a steep, open climb through rocky tundra that switches 800 feet up the mountain to a treeless ridge with spectacular views of Saskatchewan Glacier. The rocks scattered along the trail contain fossil corals indicative of an ancient seabed.
*Sunshine . This is a ski area accessed by shuttle bus. You can walk your dog up the road to the ski lodge and pick up the trails from there. Save this effort for athletic dogs ready for a long, rewarding day on the trail. These trails skip over ridges of the Great Divide, completely above the treeline with flower-filled meadows, eventually leading to Rock Isle Lake and loops around for a trip of several miles.
2. Jasper National Park Jasper, Alberta
Dogs are allowed throughout this magnificent park - even crowded trails, such as the dirt Maligne Canyon footpath up the limestone gorge carved by the Maligne River. Canine hikers can bypass the multitudes by crossing the gorge on roads at either end and using an unblazed trail on the opposite side.
Mountain climbing dogs will pant over Whistlers Trail, a steep and narrow route that gains 4,000 feet in elevation to unobstructed views of the Miette Valley and Athabasca Valley high above the treeline. Near the town of Jasper is an extensive trail system leading to Pyramid Lake and Patricia Lake; a wide climb from the back of the town leads to overlooks from Pyramid Bench, and another convenient canine hike is the Valley of Five Lakes. After walking through a lodgepole pine forest and across a boardwalk through Wabasso Creek wetlands, this trail loops around a series of secluded bluegreen lakes, each a different depth and hue.
South of the park, and on the road to Banff, is Athabasca Glacier, the most accessible glacier in North America. A short, barren walk on theForefield Trail will take you and your dog to the toe of the glacier in the Columbia Icefield. The Columbia Icefield is the hydographic apex of the continent where water flows to three different oceans from a single point.
Athabasca Glacier...
Revised trip
10,692 miles or 8 days and 4 hours... well more like 14-18 days probably haha. Cutting the states we've all been to more than a few times... Gotta cut some fat from the trip haha. Not enough cool stuff to see and do in the states that didn't make the cut.
Countdown..
138 days left until the road trip can begin!
Glacier National Park... Sorry Gus you will have to wait in the car... I've got to see this!
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Gus's new backpack
Gus only travels with the best of the best... This is going to come in handy on long hikes!
Friday, March 6, 2009
Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives...
Watched that show on food network tonite, then went on to food networks website and found all the diners, drive-ins, and dives ever featured on the show. We will be using this list for places to eat while traveling... A great inexpensive resource!
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
300mm= L.O.V.E.
Oh my gosh I cannot wait for the chance to be able to use this!!!
I can hardly contain myself at the thought of all the landscape and scenery shots I will be able to take! :D I hope that we can find wifi hotspots a long the way so that I can upload everything to share with everyone immediately!
What could be better...
Than a trip you've always wanted to take across the country... How about a trip across the country with your best friend in the whole world... That's priceless.
<3
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Lookie what I found...
Specifically what is said at minute 6:10
Specifically what is said at minute 2:45
Weather...
Average Temperatures for August...
HIGH LOW
Louisville, KY 86 68
Rapid City, SD 82 55
Yellowstone, WY 70 36
Juneau, AK 63 48
Seattle, WA 75 57
San Francisco, CA 69 56
Los Angeles, CA 85 66
San Diego, CA 78 67
Las Vegas, NV 102 77
Grand Canyon, AZ 74 46
Sedona, AZ 94 63
Phoenix, AZ 105 80
San Antonio, TX 95 74
New Orleans, LA 91 74
Charleston, SC 87 76
Washington, DC 86 69
Gettysburg, PA 85 60
So we kind of have an idea what we are in for during August... Pack many shorts and T-shirts for the south west!!
Canada and Alaska and Glaciers OH MY!
The Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau Alaska. We may have to travel the extra couple hundred miles to see this. It is the closest glacier we can drive to. Let's see it before it melts!
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Bored...researching things for the trip
Totally getting a pair of these for the road trip... how cool!
Other than the shoes... Have found some really cool dog friendly attractions a long the way. Also found some very crappy things (meaning no dogs allowed). You would be surprised how many national parks don't allow pets, nor does Mt. Rushmore... Hope the temperature isn't too hot, looks like Gus will be sitting in the car for a bit.
This cool website www.dogfriendly.com tells you all the pet friendly hotels, restaurants, and attractions all over North America! Great resource!
Wondering if I should buy a Doggie Life Vest or one of those Doggie Seatbelts or not... hhmm, not sure.
...The world should be more dog friendly!!!
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