Monthly Archives: June 2013

Ohio – Home!

Posted on June 14, 2013 by cgrupenhof

Well, what a great journey, but this portion has ended!   I left on April 4 and am now back in the great state of Ohio.  For those of you following the blog, I hope it was fun for you … Continue reading →

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Minnesota Albert Lea

Posted on June 13, 2013 by cgrupenhof

As I continued east, I followed the so called Derechio storms into Albert Lea, Minnesota.  I stopped for a visit with my good friend Mike and his family.  While there, the tornado sirens went off and the storm passed just to the south.  … Continue reading →

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South Dakota Badlands National Park

Posted on June 11, 2013 by cgrupenhof

I left my campsite early and toured the 24 mile Badlands National Park loop.     Temperatures were already in the 80’s by noon and the crowds were starting to roll in.   I left there and camped at an Army Corp site … Continue reading →

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Montana Little Bighorn National Monument

Posted on June 10, 2013 by cgrupenhof

Kyle and Bethany departed from Helena, Montana Monday morning and made it safely home by 1:00pm.  I moved on eastward to the Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument.  Here, on June 25, 1876, Custer made his famous last stand and led … Continue reading →

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Montana Glacier National Park

Posted on June 7, 2013 by cgrupenhof

We spent Thursday night on the west side of Glacier and Friday on the east side,  Spectacular views and saw a black bear, golden eagle, mountain goats and many other small critters.

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Pend Oreille Lake Idaho

Posted on June 5, 2013 by cgrupenhof

We left Rainer area after sunrise and headed towards Spokane.  We ended up camping at the beautiful Army Corps Riley campground on Pend Oreille Lake in Idaho.  We’ll move on to Glacier National first thing Thursday.

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Washington’s Mount Rainer

Posted on June 2, 2013 by cgrupenhof

Many people will never experience a sunrise at Rainer.  I was fortunate enough to have three spectacular ones!  I’m excited to have Bethany and Kyle with me now.  I picked them up Tuesday and we’re moving on today to Glacier. This bear … Continue reading →

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