Final Blog

Bryce Canyon - Natural Bridge

Hi All,

It's hard to believe we have been Las Vegans for two whole exciting years. We have settled in and moved on. So this will be my final blog entry for Moving On Vegas Style. 

Most of you know Dan was just in Vermont for two weeks for work and visiting family and friends. He had a great visit.  There were many Dan sightings.  He almost needed his own "Find Dan" app.

Brother Kevin

Brother Donny

Mom - Theresa

Cousin Tammy

Aunt Jane

Brother from another Mother - Dave

New friend Jack, Dave's son

Co-worker - Tracy

Special friend - Doris

While Dan was out of town I entertained myself by visiting the local casino which is part of a group of casinos called Station Casinos celebrating 40 years in Las Vegas. 

$86.51 was profit!

I also went on a road trip with three of my hiking friends, Vicki, Mary and Val.  We had a blast visiting Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah.

Our main purpose for visiting Zion was to hike The Narrows. Zion is a canyon that you can easily enter at the base (as opposed to looking down into the canyon like at the Grand Canyon).  Zion was carved by the Virgin River. As you travel into Zion on the shuttle bus the Virgin River is visible to your left.  At the end of the shuttle ride be prepared for a scenic one mile hike to the entrance of The Narrows.  Before you head into The Narrows be sure you have on water shoes, grab some water, rent a sturdy walking stick and waterproof your Iphone! And double check that the chance of rain is almost ZERO. Your do not want to enter the narrows if there is even a chance of flash flooding. Pretty much you are walking in a river with steep walls on both sides.  No place to go if the river floods.

Vicki, Mary and Val

It was a spectacular trip.  The water was about 65 degrees and the air temperature was in the 90's.  We hiked for a couple of miles, soaked in a pool for a few minutes and then headed back. There were many visitors from all over the world splashing and enjoying The Narrows.

We grabbed lunch at the Zion Canyon Brew Pub when we left Zion.  The pub was literally just outside the Zion entrance and I am pretty sure they direct their exhaust fans in that direction.  The smell was heavenly and we followed our noses.  Bacon cheddar burgers hit the spot!

Our next stop was at the Canyon Ranch Motel.  A quaint old-time motel with cute cabins. Too bad they won't be there much longer, the woman who signed us in said the property had just been sold to Best Western!  We spent the rest of the afternoon and evening hanging out at the pool, snacking and gabbing. 

Breakfast the next morning was at Wildcat Willies Ranch Grill and Saloon.  Good food.

Then we were off to Bryce Canyon National Park, about an hour and a half from Zion.

On our way we passed through Red Canyon in the Dixie National Forest.

Finally we got to the 18 mile one way scenic highway through Bryce Canyon.  Breathtaking!  Our daughter always says Bryce is her favorite national park.  Now I know why!!!! Bryce canyon is about 4 hours from Las Vegas. Totally worth the trip!

Lunch was in the little western town, Panguitch at Coyboy's Smokehouse. Pretty rustic.  Good chili.

Heading back into the city we noticed the thermometer in the car was registering 117! Yikes.  We have had some hot weather the past couple of weeks. Anything over 110 is in the heat warning range!!! Crazy south westerners!

We did a couple of fun things in July before Dan headed to Vermont.  We headed up to Pioche for a Star meeting.  We had to visit the Court House for a quick stint on the jury. 

I am still helping out with the torts a few times a month at Red Rock Canyon.  Maxine was enjoying green beans with a little help form her friend. The vet suggested we make the torts work a little harder for their treats hence the pvc tower.

 Lucky Dan won some tickets to see the Dixie Chicks at the T Mobile Arena.  This is a state-of-the-art new stadium.  It was our first visit. (Carrie will be there in November.), as well as a brand new NHL hockey team next year!

We had pretty good seats. 

Just loved this lower tech part of the show.  The Dixie Chicks are amazing musicians. Awesome show.

So we are settled and doing well in Las Vegas.  We love the southwest and all it has to offer.  Dan even likes the heat because it is rarely humid. The occasional rain storm is always enjoyed.

Sun shower!

Thanks to all who read and commented on the blog.  It was great fun sharing our adventures.  I might be working on a new travel blog that focuses on exploring the desert southwest.  Still in the planning stages. Stay tuned.

It's all about the journey.

Love to all!

Nancy and Dan