Four Corners, USA

Above, the West Mitten at Monument Valley during a sunrise tour. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Now that autumn is just around the corner, it is a good time to head out into the Four Corners region of the United States. There's plenty to see and do under cooler temperatures.

The Four Corners is the subject of a travel article originating from New Zealand and is posted at The Press. 

It begins with:

Four Corners, United States, is an area that has always fascinated me during my career in conservation. Here on the border of Utah, Nevada, Colorado and Arizona are the most remarkable set of national parks, state parks and Navajo tribal reserves set aside specifically for their geological, cultural and biodiversity values.

My first trip here was backpacking through the US in 1983, then showing my parents these incredible parks in 1992, and occasional weekend visits when I was collaborating with the US Antarctic Program and Colorado State University in Denver for Antarctica New Zealand. So many good memories of snowcapped mountains, blue skies and bright yellow cottonwoods in the autumn come flooding back.

To read the full article, go here. 

The Advantage of RVs

Above, The Beast at Lake Havasu's Crazy Horse Campgrounds. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

More and more people today are jumping into the "RV lifestyle" and seeing it as a safer way to travel during the pandemic.

There are many advantages to RV travel versus cruises and flying and The Press has an article listing them.

They begin with:

Individuals who are approaching retirement or those who already have said goodbye to the working world may find they are ready to make some life changes. Travel is something many older adults enjoy when they have much more free time to see the sights.

Recreational vehicles are great ways for people to get out and about. An RV is more than just a way to get around; for many people it becomes a lifestyle. According to the RV Industry Association, about 10 million American households own RVs.

There have been more RVs on the road in recent years, and there are now more facilities to accommodate them. RVIA says there are now roughly 18,000 campgrounds around the country, and certain facilities are pushing to improve and upgrade campgrounds in national parks and on federal lands.

Individuals considering if the RV lifestyle is for them can refer to this list of RVing benefits.

To read more, go here.