Well.. this place sucks. I'm just kidding.  It's not one of our most famous, most visited, most loved national parks for no reason. I hadn't been planning to do anything really special for our visit.  Usually, we just show up,...

I turned to Evie {seriously}, "If those monkeys get in here, you are going to throw your ice cream and run like hell.  Got it?"  Evie, with large eyes {equally seriously}, "Yes mommy.  Got it.  If those monkeys come in...

We're heading into friendly territory - at least I hope it's friendly and not $$$$$$ territory.  We're taking the Chief to it's mothership to get tune up.  On our way north, we need to make a few overnight stops so we...