50 + Lazy Camping

  Hi,  This overnight was at Green River Utah at Green River State Park. This state park is a shaded grassy campground in the city limits and has water and electric hookups. Modern restrooms provide showers although some are closed in the winter. We were in the parks rustic cabin which has heat, air conditioning, refrigerator, microwave, table and chairs. We pulled the futon out and made it our bed rather than sleeping on the bunked double beds. Outside there is a fire ring and picnic table. The day use area has covered picnic tables, river views and access.  Green River is known for the best melons in the world. Melon Days is an annual tradition since 1906 and attract thousand of people from all around to celebrate in September. There is a parade and the park will be full of booths and activities. For a fee, this park has access to a nine hole golf course on the banks of the Green River.  There is also a tournament level 18 hole disc golf course that can be enjoyed by professional and

  Hi, We stayed at the Paiute Trails Inn in Marysvale Utah and we were in the triple bed vacation suite. Like Pasty Cline who went walkin after midnight in her song, we went walkin in the moonlight around Marysvale on their deserted winter streets in the evening and morning. The suite that we were in has a master bedroom, kitchen with new stainless steel appliances (including dishwasher), and family room that featured a 65 inch Smart TV with complimentary access to movies, sports and entertainment programming. The family room includes a large log bunk bed with double sized mattresses top and bottom, making room for four.  There's a nice recliner, futon couch that converts to a double bed. The kitchen is connected to the family room via a bar, complete with 4 barstools for casual dining. The spacious bathroom include a full-width shower. We really enjoyed watching an old movie, Back to the Future on the big screen! Marysvale is a town in Paiute county Utah w ith a population of arou

  Hi,  The canyon along what is now Interstate 70 near Sevier Utah, was home to one of the largest communities of Fremont Indians ever discovered. The Fremont Indian State Park and Museum is a place where you can learn about the artifacts, petroglyphs and pictographs made by the Fremont Indians between 700 and 1300 years ago. The museum houses the artifacts of a sprawling village. In 1983 it was discovered during the construction of Interstate 70. This State Park has 2 campgrounds and we were in the Sam Stowe campground. We stayed in one of their 2 cabins. Other options are 7 RV sites with full hook-ups, a group area, or a pithouse, so visitors can experience a small taste of Fremont life. Here are some pictures of the area around  our cabin.  The other campground is Castlerock Campground with 31 campsites including 2 teepees. There are more than 10 trails at this park for exploring rock art, geological formations, pinyon and juniper colored mountains or canyon views. There is a trailh

  Hi. Snow, ice and fog convinced us that it was time to stop our journey short for the night. We stayed in Cedar City UT. Cedar City is home to some of the best outdoor recreation anywhere. You can also find a rich art and culture scene here with art museums and galleries and a talented performing arts group. There is a variety of festivals. One is the Utah Shakespeare Festival which was founded in 1961. It is one of the oldest and largest one in North America. In 2000, the Utah Shakespeare Festival received the Tony Award for America's Outstanding Regional Theatre. Wh en we left Cedar City the next day, the scenery was beautiful! There is a cheese shop in  Beaver that we like to stop at when we are in the area. The Creamery is at 165 S 500 W, Beaver Utah. At the Creamery, dairy is the focus creating wholesome product with real nutrients. In 1952 the local farmers built the plant that has supplied cheese to the Beaver community. Its easy to spend a bit of time here shopping kitche

Hi, Our over night was at Best Western at 704 Nevada Highway Boulder City, Nevada. This was in a convenient location for visiting the Hoover Dam,  Lake Mead National Recreation Area and Valley of Fire. 1-800-780-7234. The Hoover Dam is in the Black Canyon spanning the Colorado River between Arizona and Nevada about 30 miles southeast of Las Vegas, NV. Hoover Dam was built  during the Depression and still stands as a world-renowned structure. The Dam is a  National Historic Landmark and has been rated by the American Society of Civil Engineers as one of America's Seven Modern Civil Engineering Wonders. There are several tour packages that one can purchase. The Lake Mead National Recreation Area is America's first and largest National Recreation Area. It is a year round play ground with striking landscapes and pretty blue waters on 1.5 million acres of mountain, canyons, valleys, 2 lakes and 9 wilderness areas. As with most National Parks, there is an entrance fee if you don'

  Hi,  Big Sur is a rugged stretch of California's coast between Carmel and San Simeon. It is bordered to the east by the Santa Lucia Mountains and the west by the Pacific Ocean. The 2 lane road State Route 1 is winding turns, seaside cliffs and views of the coastline. The region has numerous state parks for hiking, camping and beachcombing. We visited Sand Dollar State Beach. From the parking lot there is a foot path that leads to a long wooden stairway taking you to a wide sandy beach with large rocks in the surf at the south end. We never found the wooden stairway.  The picnic area is very nice and shaded. Across the street is  campground Plaskett Creek Campground. Our daughter got us a hat with a photo patch of this bridge on it as a souvenir. Bixby Canyon Bridge was completed in 1932 and is one of the highest bridges of its kind in the world. It is 260 feet above the bottom of a steep canyon carved by Bixby Creek.  Building this  bridge without the use of heavy machinery is mi

  Hi, Today we spent some time observing the Elephant Seals The Piedras Blancas Rookery is the only elephant seal rookery in the world that is easily accessible, free and open to the public every day of the year. The rookery is located seven miles north of San Simeon on Highway 1. The Friends of the Elephant Seal Visitor Center and gift shop is located in the Cavalier Plaza, at 250 San Simeon Avenue, Suite 5A. They are open every day 10am to 4pm. 30 miles south from San Simeon is a wonderful beach at Morro Bay and   Morro Rock Beach is a great place to take your dog. They need to be on a leash. Morro Rock Beach is a State Historic Landmark, was formed about 23 million years ago from the plugs of long extinct volcanoes. Morro rock also became State Landmark designated a bird sanctuary for the peregrine falcons and other bird species. LAZY CAMPING MEAL: El Chorlito Mexican Restaurant  at 8155Hearst Dr. San Simeon, Ca 93452. We ordered the food and picked it up and then ate in front of th

  Hi,  We found the   Cavalier Oceanfront Resort to be a great place to stay while exploring the pacific coast half way between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The following information is from  cavalierresort.com As the only oceanfront resort in San Simeon and Cambria, the Cavalier Oceanfront Resort is designed for a relaxing and satisfying stay. The ideal stopover for travelers exploring the California coast, our comfortable guestrooms offer a warm, casual style. Cavalier Oceanfront Resort offers guests affordable oceanfront accommodations near Hearst Castle, including  Oceanview Rooms featuring panoramic vistas of the California coast, and Standard Rooms with two queen beds. Enjoy an authentic Central Coast experience at the Cavalier Oceanfront Resort. Check in time was 4 pm and because they were 5 minutes late getting us checked in, the hospitality of the resort included meal vouchers and sparkling wine for all 4 of us. ( our daughter and her fiance' had a connecting room) The r

  Hi, Today we explored some of the Sequoia National Park.  If you are going in the winter  be sure to check the website : nps.gov The terrain includes huge mountains, rugged foothills, deep canyons and vast caverns and the worlds largest trees.  We were not able to go all the way to the General Sherman Tree because we did not have snow chains with us. What we saw was beautiful. The park address is 47050 Generals Highway Three Rivers Ca. 93271. The vehicle pass is  $35.00. The pass is good for 1-7 days and includes everyone traveling in a single vehicle for Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park, and Hume Lake District of Sequoia National Forest/Giant Sequoia National Monument. There are many options for camping, lodging and restaurants in the parks. Some of the activities are ranger programs, day hikes, wilderness trips, winter activities. In summer, shuttles operate within Sequoia National Park and can bring you to the park from nearby towns.  Shuttles also run during some winter h

  Hi,  We wanted to visit Sequoia National Park so we picked this motel which is close to the park.  This motel was a hit with us because the room was spacious and the heat is a fireplace in the wall. Very cozy but efficient.  There were many other amenities but the favorite was a river access trail. It is a good place to walk your dog. If we ever visit Three Rivers, Ca. again we will stay here! LAZY CAMPING OR ROOM MEAL: Pizza from Pizza Factory at 40915 Sierra Drive Three Rivers, Ca 03271. 559-561-1018.  Have a Good Day and Night, 💕 50 Plus Lazy Campers

    Hi, Mesquite is a place that we have been visiting since the 70s. It is located in the Virgin Valley in the northeast part of the Mojave Desert. The desert climate and vegetation is a nice vacation from Colorado. We stay at the Virgin River Hotel and Casino because they have one whole building of rooms that is just for families traveling with pets. Other amenities and activities by this resort are bowling, golf, spa, shuttle service, restaurants, Starbucks, arcade,  swimming pool, hot tub, entertainment, and casino. The town of Mesquite has more than 15 parks and new ones being constructed all the time. Exploring these park is a common activity for us since we always have our dog with us on these visits. LAZY CAMPING OR OVERNIGHT MEAL: The Chicago Greek restaurant is a favorite of ours because we love Greek food. Have a Great Day and Night, 💕 50 Plus Lazy Campers