Thomas Cracolici
Jonah He
An epic cross country journey beginning in Boston, MA and ending in Denver, CO
Road Trip May 7th - June 20th 2017
A photographic catalog of significant moments and memories from our road trip. Featuring photo’s from the following National Parks: Badlands National Park Yellowstone National Park Glacier National Park Olympic National Park Redwoods National Park Yosemite National Park Sequoia National Park Death Valley National Park Zion National Park Grand Canyon National Park Bryce National Park Capitol Reef National Park Arches National Park Kings Canyon National Park Rocky Mountain National Park
[The Beginning] How the trip materialized
At the start of the final semester of graduate school (Master’s Degree in Architecture) at Wentworth Institute of Technology, we quickly realized how important it would be for us to distance ourselves from architecture upon graduation. With years of pent up stress and countless hours of hard work, we decided that a cross country road trip would be the perfect remedy for our overworked and overtired minds. We began formulating plans as early as January of 2017, steadily becoming more convinced about the feasibility of the trip. Throughout the spring semester, we used the road trip as motivation to push through strenuous obstacles that always seemed to arise. After both receiving design excellence awards and graduating with distinguishment, we felt overwhelmingly gratified and validated in making our plans to travel for six weeks. The following images will illuminate some of the amazing experiences we had while on our trip.
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The Beginning | 0.1 Contents | 0.2 Boston | 1.1
Ontario | 2.0
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Illinois | 3.0
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Minnesota | 4.0
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Chicago | 3.1
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Wyoming | 6.0
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Montana | 7.0
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Washington | 8.0
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Oregon | 9.0
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California | 10.0
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Arizona | 11.0
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Yellowstone National Park | 6.1 Pray | 7.1
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Seattle | 8.1
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Pacific Coast | 9.1
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San Francisco | 10.1 Yosemite | 10.2 Sonoma Valley | 10.3 Sequoia | 10.4 Death Valley | 10.5
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Grand Canyon | 11.1 Page | 11.2
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Utah | 12.0
Zion | 12.1 Bryce | 12.2
Food Collage | 13.0 Expenses | 14.0
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[Contents]
Fig_A (Cover Page). Upper Antelope Canyon, Page, AZ (2017) Fig_B (The Beginning Background Image). Upper Antelope Canyon, Page, AZ (2017) Fig_C (left). Bryce Canyon National Park, Bryce Canyon, UT (2017)
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1.0 Massachusetts [Boston] We were fortunate enough to call Boston a home for over 5 years over the course of our undergraduate and graduate terms. It is in Boston where we initiated our journey, and where we have made countless memories.
Fig_01 (left). Charles River Esplanade, Boston, MA (2017)
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Fig_02 (previous page). Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA (2017) Fig_03 (above). Charles River Esplanade, Boston, MA (2017)
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Fig_04 (above) Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA (2017)
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Pictures underneath the arch in a small park in front of Kingston, Ontario’s City Hall to kick off the photographic collection of the trip.
Fig_05-06 (above) Kingston City Hall, Kingston, ON (2017)
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2.0 Ontario [Kingston] A 5 hour drive northwest from Boston landed us in Kingston, Ontario for the first night away from home. After checking into Confederation Place Hotel along the Confederation Basin Marina, we took a walk to the local City Hall followed by dinner at “The Works� (burger joint) and a boat ride to Wolfe Island.
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Fig_07 (above, top) Wolfe Island Ferry Boat, Kingston, ON (2017) Fig_08 (above, below) “The Works” Son of a Beech Burger, Kingston, ON (2017)
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Wolfe Island Ferry Boat ride: an interesting combination of bright yellow metal walls, large onboard transport vehicles, energetic waterbugs, and two weary travelers.
“Son of a Beech” burger with vegetarian toppings: Avocado, Beechhouse sauce, sundried tomato & feta cheese from “The Works”
Travelling can be exceptionally tiring, especially after lugging 60-pound dufflebags up several floors to the hotel room.
Fig_09 (above) Exhausted Jonah at Confederation Place Hotel, Kingston, ON (2017)
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The highly reflective facade of the Royal Bank Plaza buildings was incredibly captivating because of its crystal clear display of the adjacent buildings and cloud-laced sky.
The junction point between two different segments of the Royal Bank; transforming from a light and airy glass highrise to a darker, heavier, and more grounded lowrise building.
An intriguing pilsner brewery in a historic brick railway roundhouse caught our eye as we passed by the CN Tower, the Air Canada Centre, The Rogers Center, Union Station, and Ripley’s Aquarium.
Fig_10 (above, top) Royal Bank Plaza, Toronto, ON (2017) Fig_11 (above, middle) Royal Bank Plaza, Toronto, ON (2017) Fig_12 (above, bottom) Steam Whistle Brewery, Toronto, ON (2017)
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[Toronto] After one night of relaxing in Kingston we continued to drive southwest on route 401 along Lake Ontario and into Toronto where we met up with Jonah’s aunt, uncle and cousin. We spent the afternoon within the inner city, primarily in the Old Toronto District near the St. Lawrence Market. Following the sightseeing in the area, we proceeded to drive northwest to spend the night with Jonah’s cousin Tim and wife Vivian along the outskirts of the city.
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3.0 Illinois [Chicago] The following day we left early and continued southwest on 401 through the border passed Detroit and into Chicago. In the city, we were able to see notable landmarks such as the DuSable Bridge, the Tribune Tower, the WIllis Tower, Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio and the Chicago River Channel. We enjoyed delicious specialty pressed Cuban sandwiches (guava-q pork sandwich with mandarin orange) and the best pizza either of us had ever had in our entire life at Pequod’s Deepdish Pizza. On our second night, there was a deluge of rain, forcing us indoors for a hilarious improv comedy show in Lakeview until late in the evening.
Fig_13 (previous page) St. James Cathedral, Toronto, ON (2017) Fig_14 (left) Wrigley Building, Chicago, IL (2017)
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4.0 Minnesota [Minneapolis] After a brief stop in Madison, Wisconsin to shop at famed cheese shop Fromagination and a Russian dumpling shop (Paul’s Pelmini’s) for lunch we hightiailed it to Minneapolis to stay a couple nights with Jonah’s sister Fiona, husband John, and adorable shiba inu puppy Archer. In the city, we were able to visit Jonah’s co-op firm office (CTA Architects) where we visited for a while to see the mural that she had designed and painted a summer earlier. Food wise, we ate incredible meals at Burch Steakhouse; escargot, wild mushrooms, sorrel butter and domestic wagyu bavette steak, World Street Kitchen; MFC Biscuit sandwich with caramelized brussel sprouts cooked in a thai fish sauce dressing, red onions, toasted rice powder and aromatic herbs, and in Fiona’s kitchen; mushroom swiss burger’s with salad. The great company had us feeling energized and excited for the next leg of our journey with Fiona through the Badlands, Yellowstone and into Bozeman Montana.
Fig_15 (previous pages*25-26) Chicago River Channel at Wrigley Building, Chicago, IL (2017) Fig_16 (previous page) Chicago River Channel DuSable Bridge, Chicago, IL (2017) Fig_17 (left) Jonah’s Mural at CTA Architects, Minneapolis, MN (2017)
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Fig_18 (above, top) Archer at Stone Arch Bridge Riverwalk, Minneapolis, MN (2017) Fig_19 (above, bottom) Archer at Gold Metal Park Riverwalk, Minneapolis, MN (2017)
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Fig_20 (above, top) Archer at Gold Metal Park Riverwalk, Minneapolis, MN (2017) Fig_21 (above, bottom) Archer at Gold Metal Park Riverwalk, Minneapolis, MN (2017)
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Fig_22 (above, top) MFC Biscuit Sandwich from World Street Kitchen, Minneapolis, MN (2017) Fig_23 (above, bottom) With Archer at Gold Metal Park Riverwalk, Minneapolis, MN (2017)
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Fig_24 (above, top) Guthrie Center, Minneapolis, MN (2017) Fig_25 (above, bottom) Guthrie Center, Minneapolis, MN (2017)
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Fig_26 (above, top) Panorama Point, Wall, SD (2017) Fig_27 (above, bottom) Sage Creek Road Sunset, Wall, SD (2017)
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5.0 South Dakota [Wall] After an early departure from John and Fiona’s apartment, we made our way southwest to Wall, SD into Badlands National Park. Upon entering the park, we proceeded to open the sunroof and stick our heads out as we twisted through the rock formations on either side of the road while listening to the Borderlands soundtrack. Later in the evening as the sun was setting, we were awestruck by the amazing assortment of wildlife we were able to see in the span of an hour. There was a once in a lifetime experience as we were driving on the dirt road enroute to Sage Creek Campground when we were approaching the crest of a meadow. We saw the expansive field of tall grass filled with a herd of grazing bison, with a dramatic sunset in the background. The clouds were arranged in such a way that a beam of light punctured down to the ground on the left side of the sky and on the right was a fascinating combination of soft purples, reds, oranges, and yellows. All of this combined together made for an unforgettable vista that will stick with us for the rest of our lives.
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Fig_28-30 (previous pages*37-42) Sage Creek Road Sunset Bison, Wall, SD (2017) Fig_31 (above, top) Sage Creek Road Sunset White-Tailed Deer, Wall, SD (2017) Fig_32 (above, bottom) National Park Route 240 Mountain Goat, Wall, SD (2017)
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Fig_33 (above, top) National Park Route 240 Mountain Goat, Wall, SD (2017) Fig_34 (above, bottom) National Park Route 240 Mountain Goat, Wall, SD (2017)
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Fig_35 (previous page) Sage Creek Road Sunset Bison, Wall, SD (2017) Fig_36 (above, top) Sage Creek Campground, Wall, SD (2017) Fig_37 (above, bottom) Sage Creek Campground, Wall, SD (2017)
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Jonah next to the collapsed tent after a grueling night battling the torrential downpour and strong winds.
Enjoying smoked gouda with crackers, fruit and orange juice for breakfast at Sage Creek.
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[Keystone] At the conclusion of our night in the Badlands we continued driving towards Rapid City and into Keystone, SD where the famous Mount Rushmore is located. Our stop to see Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln was brief, but very impressive.
Fig_38 (above) Mount Rushmore, Keystone, SD (2017)
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6.0 Wyoming [Yellowstone National Park] With swelling anticipation after our stop at Mount Rushmore, we made our way to Yellowstone to see the dramatic canyons, alpine rivers, lush forests, hot springs, and gushing geysers.
Fig_39 (previous page) Mount Rushmore, Keystone, SD (2017) Fig_40 (left) Yellowstone Acidic Pool, Yellowstone, WY (2017)
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Fig_41 (previous pages *55-56) Yellowstone Acidic Pool, Yellowstone, WY (2017) Fig_42 (previous page) Yellowstone U.S. State Route 20, Yellowstone, WY (2017) Fig_43 (above) Yellowstone Elk on U.S. State Route 20, Yellowstone, WY (2017)
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Fig_44 (previous page) Yellowstone Campground Dinner: Bison Steaks, Yellowstone, WY (2017) Fig_45 (above) Madison Junction Campground, Yellowstone, WY (2017)
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Fig_46 (previous pages *65-66) Jonah; Acidic Pool, Yellowstone, WY (2017) Fig_47 (previous page) Grand Geyser Explosion, Yellowstone, WY (2017) Fig_48 (above) Acidic Pool: Rock Face, Yellowstone, WY (2017)
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Fig_49 (previous pages *71-72) Madison Junction Campground, Yellowstone, WY (2017) Fig_50 (previous page) Madison Junction Campground Snow Fiasco, Yellowstone, WY (2017) Fig_51 (top left) Mammoth Springs, Yellowstone, WY (2017)
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Fig_52 (bottom left) Canyon Junction, Yellowstone, WY (2017) Fig_53 (top right) U.S. State Route 191, Yellowstone, WY (2017) Fig_54 (bottom right) U.S. State Route 191, Yellowstone, WY (2017)
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7.0 Montana [Pray] Following an incredible stay at Yellowstone, and after saying goodbye to Fiona in Bozeman, we made our way northwest to Glacier National Park through the National Bison Range.
Fig_55 (left) Elk at the National Bison Range, Charlo, MT (2017)
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Fig_56 (above) Elk at the National Bison Range, Charlo, MT (2017)
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Fig_57 (above, top) Riverside Campground Carne Asada/Roasted Zucchini, Charlo, MT (2017) Fig_58 (above, below) Riverside Campground, Charlo, MT (2017)
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Jonah looking out onto Bowman Lake, a breathtaking spectacle tucked way up north within the park and nearly in Canada. It took an hour and a half on a winding dirt road through West Glacier and through the quaint town of Polebridge.
Fig_59 (previous page) Glacier National Park, Pray, MT (2017) Fig_60 (left) Bowman Lake, Pray, MT (2017)
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Enroute to Bowman Lake, we stopped at Polebridge Mercantile for a handmade smoked pepperjack cheese with crackers and fruit snack.
Fig_61 (previous page) Polebridge Mercantile Viewpoint, Pray, MT (2017) Fig_62 (left) Polebridge Mercantile, Pray, MT (2017)
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Being in Glacier was unlike anything either of us had experienced. We were both astonished at how the light hit the elements of the landscape at different times of the day, this picture captures the mystical aura that the entire park seemed to be eminating the entire time we were there.
Fig_63 (previous pages *89-90) Lake McDonald, Pray, MT (2017) Fig_64 (previous page) Apgar Campground: Chicken Cacciatore, Pray, MT (2017) Fig_65 (left) Apgar Campground Walk at Dusk, Pray, MT (2017)
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Going to the Sun Road was easily the most impressive road I had ever personally driven on; engaging with every sense at the same time was absolutely amazing.
Fig_66 (previous pages *95-96) West Glacier Route 2, Pray, MT (2017) Fig_67 (previous page) West Glacier Route 2, Pray, MT (2017) Fig_68 (left) Going to the Sun Road at Dusk, Pray, MT (2017)
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8.0 Washington [Seattle] After an extremely memorable few days in Glacier, we moved quickly over to the west coast through Coeur d’Alene, Idaho and into Seattle. Hungry for some good seafood, we didn’t waste any time in getting happy-hour oysters at Olives and Anchoives.
Fig_69 (previous pages *101-102) West Glacier Route 2, Pray, MT (2017) Fig_70 (previous page) Glacier National Park, Pray, MT (2017) Fig_71 (left) Oyster’s from Olives and Anchoives, Seattle, WA (2017)
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The belly of the library was lined with a red plastic veneer surface; fun to take pictures in!
Fig_72 (previous pages *107-108) Seattle Public Library, Seattle, WA (2017) Fig_73 (previous page) Seattle Public Library, Seattle, WA (2017) Fig_74 (left) Seattle Public Library, Seattle, WA (2017)
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Fig_75 (previous pages *113-114) Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle, WA (2017) Fig_76 (previous page *115-116) Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle, WA (2017) Fig_77 (previous page) Seattle Public Library, Seattle, WA (2017)
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Fig_78 (above) Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle, WA (2017)
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9.0 Oregon [Pacific Coast] Upon leaving Seattle, we continued southbound toward San Fransisco along Route 101 following the coast line of the Pacific Ocean. We made several stops including Rockaway and Cannon Beach, as well as the Redwood National Forest throughout the course of Memorial Day Weekend.
Fig_79 (left) Sunset Jonah, Pacific Coast, OR (2017)
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Fig_80 (above) Pacific Coast, OR (2017)
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Fig_81 (previous pages *125-126) Pacific Coast, Pacific Coast, OR (2017) Fig_82 (previous page) Pacific Coast, Pacific Coast, OR (2017) Fig_83 (labove) Cannon Beach, Cannon Beach, OR (2017)
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10.0 California [San Francisco] Our arrival in San Francisco marked the halfway point of our trip, three weeks. By the end of our stay in San Francisco we would have experienced 4,000 miles, three false starts and one attempt to break into the car, an 18 mile backcountry kayaking adevnture, several national parks, a night with snow fall in the tent in Yellowstone, torrential rain storms in the Badlands, and mental and physical exhaustion. Nonetheless, neither of us regret a thing!
Fig_84 (previous pages *131-132) Sunset Jonah, Pacific Coast, OR (2017) Fig_85 (previous page) Building Mural, Portland, OR (2017) Fig_86 (left) Lombard Street, San Francisco, CA (2017)
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Fig_87 (above) Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, CA (2017)
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Fig_88 (above) Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco, CA (2017)
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[Yosemite] In leaving San Francisco and after visiting a string of cities along the coast, we were ready to re-immerse ourselves in nature. For the first time in weeks, we started to drive back east towards Yosemite National Park, where we were fortunate enough to find camping openings within the park’s main attraction; Yosemite Valley.
Fig_89 (left) Lower Pines Campground, Yosemite National Park, CA (2017)
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Fig_90 (previous pages *143-144) Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, CA (2017) Fig_91 (previous page) Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, CA (2017) Fig_92 (above) Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park, CA (2017)
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[Sonoma Valley] Our trips through California presented us with the need to attempt to visit either Napa or Sonoma Valley for the renowned regional wine. We enjoyed a brief tasting at Virginia Dare Winery built up onto a dramatic hillside surrounded by vines of lush grapes.
Fig_93 (previous pages *149-150) Lower Yosemite Falls, Yosemite, CA (2017) Fig_94 (previous page) Yosemite Valley, Yosemite, CA (2017) Fig_95 (left) Sonoma Valley Vineyard, Sonoma, CA (2017)
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[Sequoia] After Yosemite, we began to reach new temperature highs as we approached the desert climate of the southwestern states. At the base of Sequoia National Park, the temperature climbed to nearly 100 degrees. However, by the time we had scaled the park road to the top of Sequoia, it was below 70 degrees. Once there, we enjoyed a spectacular few days dispersed camping in Sequoia National Forest between two large trees on the side of a mountain on top of a rocky cliff.
Fig_96 (previous pages *155-156) Sonoma Valley, Sonoma, CA (2017) Fig_97 (previous page) Sonoma Valley, Sonoma, CA (2017) Fig_98 (left) Trail of the Giants, Sequoia, CA (2017)
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Fig_99 (previous pages *161-162) Sequoia National Forest Campsite, Sequoia, CA (2017) Fig_100 (previous page) Trail of the Giants, Sequoia, CA (2017) Fig_101 (above) Trail of the Giants, Sequoia, CA (2017)
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Fig_102 (above top) Sequoia National Park Alta Trail, Sequoia, CA (2017) Fig_103 (above bottom) Sequoia National Park Alta Trail, Sequoia, CA (2017)
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Fig_104 (above top) Sequoia National Park Alta Trail, Sequoia, CA (2017) Fig_105 (above bottom) Sequoia National Park Wuksachi Lodge, Sequoia, CA (2017)
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[Death Valley] After a rejuvenating stay in Sequoia, we continued onward towards Las Vegas with a quick stop in Death Valley National Park to catch the sunset at Zabriskie Point. Even at 9pm, the temperature was just short of 110 degrees, making us quickly realize that camping in the desert would not be possible. In attempt to escape the heat, we continued driving that night to Vegas where we stayed at Alexis Park Hotel for two nights to celebrate Jonah’s birthday.
Fig_106 (left) Zabriskie Point, Death Valley National Park, CA (2017)
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11.0 Arizona [Grand Canyon] After freshening up in Vegas for a couple days, we went back out into the wilderness for a couple of nights camping in the North Rim of the Grand Canyon. It was 50 degrees cooler at night than what we had been accustomed to in the previous week.
Fig_107 (previous pages *171-172) Zabriskie Point, Death Valley National Park, CA (2017) Fig_108 (previous page) Zabriskie Point, Death Valley National Park, CA (2017) Fig_109 (left) Grand Canyon Lookout, North Rim, AZ (2017)
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Fig_110 (previous pages *177-178) Grand Canyon Lookout, North Rim, AZ (2017) Fig_111 (previous page) Grand Canyon Lookout, North Rim, AZ (2017) Fig_112 (above) Grand Canyon Lookout, North Rim, AZ (2017)
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[Page] Following our time spent in the Grand Canyon, we proceeded northeast to Page where we were extremely lucky to visit both Lake Powell and the highly acclaimed Antelope Canyon.
Fig_113 (previous page) Grand Canyon Lookout, North Rim, AZ (2017) Fig_114 (left) Upper Antelope Canyony, Page, AZ (2017)
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Fig_115 (previous pages *187-188) Upper Antelope Canyon, Page, AZ (2017) Fig_116 (previous page) Upper Antelope Canyon, Page, AZ (2017) Fig_117 (above top) Upper Antelope Canyon, Page, AZ (2017)
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Fig_118 (left below) Upper Antelope Canyon, Page, AZ (2017) Fig_119 (above) Upper Antelope Canyon, Page, AZ (2017)
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Fig_120 (previous pages *193-194) Upper Antelope Canyon, Page, AZ (2017) Fig_121 (previous page) Upper Antelope Canyon, Page, AZ (2017) Fig_122 (above) Upper Antelope Canyon, Page, AZ (2017)
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Fig_123 (above top) Upper Antelope Canyon, Page, AZ (2017) Fig_124 (above below) Upper Antelope Canyon, Page, AZ (2017)
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12.0 Utah [Zion] A change in our itinerary brought us to Zion National Park for a couple nights, featuring backcountry camping in the Narrows and a flat tire on a dirt road inside the park. Fortunately, we were able to have the car serviced quickly without losing any time. We spent a night in Pink Corrall Sand Dunes State Park on a Saturday night and had the car repaired early Sunday morning the next day.
Fig_125 (left) Campsite, Virgin, UT (2017)
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[Bryce] As we made our way into the last week of the trip we arrived in Bryce Canyon to see the unique hoodoo-scattered landscape. While in Bryce, we were fortunate enough to take a full day horse ride through the red rock on the Thunder Mountain trail with a spirited and enlightening host named Mike. Bryce left us amazed and eager to see more of Utah’s bizarre landscapes.
Fig_126 (previous pages *187-188) Campsite, Virgin, UT (2017) Fig_127 (previous page) Campsite, Virgin, UT (2017) Fig_128 (left) Bryce Canyon Lookout, Bryce Canyon, UT (2017)
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Fig_129 (previous pages *193-194) Bryce Hoodoos, Bryce Canyon, UT (2017) Fig_130 (previous page) Thunder Mountain Horseback Riding, Bryce Canyon, UT (2017) Fig_131 (above) Bryce Hoodoos, Bryce Canyon, UT (2017)
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Fig_132 (above) Bryce Vegetation, Bryce Canyon, UT (2017)
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Food Collage
[Food Collage] As two self proclaimed foodies, we made it a point to eat as much delicious food as possible while on the road trip. Shown are some stylized photo’s of meals we either cooked or bought at different locations throughout the country.
Fig_133 (left top) Stuffed with Dungeness Crab, Wild Mexican Pacific Prawns, Havarti, Parmesan and Asiago cheeses, homemade pretty pesto accent from Duke’s Seafood in Seattle, WA Fig_134 (left middle left) 3lb hand boiled Dungeness Crab at campsite (Redwood National Forest) Fig_135 (left middle right) Happy hour oysters frrom Anchoives and Olives in Seattle, WA Fig_136 (left bottom) Lemon infused chicken legs & brussel sprouts (Pacific Ocean cliff campsite) Fig_137 (above) Fresh chilled Dungeness Crab from the NW Coast with fresh avocado, tomato and Jarlsberg grilled on Essential Baking Co. rosemary bread from Duke’s Seafood in Seattle, WA
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Fig_138 (previous page 215) Spicy ramen with lime, hard boiled eggs, cilantro and chicken legs in Yosemite Valley Lower Pines Campground Fig_139 (previous page 216) Marinated steak and kale on the grill in the North Rim of the Grand Canyon Fig_140 (left) “Spring Cliff� salad invention (cucumber, radish, apple, cilantro and almond with apple cider vinegar and olive oil) in Sequoia National Park Fig_141 (above) Maple walnut infused pork chop with carmelized apples in Sequoia National Park
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Fig_142 (above) Crawfish boil from Hot N Juicy in Las Vegas Fig_143 (next page) Barbeque chicken sandwich with grilled peppers and onion at Grand Canyon
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Tom Jonah Jonah Tom Tom Jonah Jonah Jonah Jonah Jonah Tom Tom Tom Jonah Tom Tom Jonah Jonah Tom Tom Jonah Tom Tom Jonah Jonah Tom Jonah Tom Jonah Tom Jonah Jonah Tom Tom Tom Jonah Tom Tom Tom Jonah Jonah Jonah Jonah Jonah Tom Tom Jonah Tom Jonah Tom Jonah Tom
$80 Kingston Hotel $50 Groceries $20 Gas $20 Gas $110 Chicago Hotel $30 Gas $30 Gas $20 Detroit Lunch $20 Gas $50 Lunch $20 Dinner $10 Breakfast $35 Lunch $30 Gas $50 Gas $30 Campground $70 Walmart $60 Yellowstone Campground $50 Gas and lunch $45 Gas $50 Grocery and Campground $35 Grocery and gas $115 Rentals and camping $60 Gas and lunch $70 Hotel $45 Dinner $30 Gas and lunch $30 Gas $110 Dinner and coffee $65 Lunch $40 Dinner and campground $10 Breakfast $45 Donuts and gas $20 Lunch $30 Groceries $35 Seafood $35 Campground $40 Gas $130 Hotel and parking $30 Gas $45 Dinner $20 Lunch $50 Groceries $50 Campground $40 Lunch $15 Lunch $30 Gas $55 Dinner $35 Lunch $60 Gas $30 Dinner $200 Hotel
Jonah Tom Tom Jonah Jonah Jonah Tom Tom Jonah Tom Jonah Tom Jonah Jonah Tom Tom Jonah Tom Tom Tom Tom Jonah Jonah Jonah Jonah Jonah Tom Tom Jonah Jonah Jonah Tom
$45 Breakfast $90 Jonah’s Birthday Lunch!!!! $40 Dinner $115 Lunch and gas $60 Groceries $220 Flat Tire $35 Breakfast $15 Gas $90 Dinner $165 Lodging $55 Dinner $60 Groceries $65 Antelope Canyon $35 Lunch $35 Gas $80 Cookies and groceries $205 Horseback Riding $50 Legendary Pie $25 Gas $50 Lunch $130 Hotel $35 Gas $15 Lunch $35 Groceries $20 Gas $25 Lunch $35 Dinner $20 Gas $10 Georgetown Market $25 Yellowbelly Chicken $20 Ice cream and beer $45 Dinner
Totals: Overall: Tom: Jonah:
$4455 $2235 $2220 $53/day each
Car: Lodging: Food: Misc.:
$1025 (23.0%) $1155 (25.9%) $1950 (43.8%) $325 (7.3%)
[Expenses] With limited money to spend in the wake of grad school, it was important to conserve money when possible, but also treat ourselves when possible. Here is a running tally of each purchase we each made in chronological order.