Ruly Holiday Road Trip: Day Eleven, Moab to Mancos

Ruly Holiday Road Trip: Day Eleven, Moab to Mancos

Day eleven on the road and we began the morning on a gorgeous drive headed toward southern Utah. This was some of the most beautiful country during our entire trip. All you had to do was look out the window in any direction and you 

Ruly Holiday Road Trip: Days Six through 10, Salt Lake City, Utah

Ruly Holiday Road Trip: Days Six through 10, Salt Lake City, Utah

On day six of our road trip, we arrived at our primary destination, Salt Lake City, Utah, where our schedule of driving and touring was replaced with visits, dinners, lunches and general family bonding time. Respecting the privacy of all involved, you will just have 

Ruly Holiday Road Trip: Day Five, Nebraska and Wyoming

Ruly Holiday Road Trip: Day Five, Nebraska and Wyoming

We awoke day five of our road trip in Sidney, Nebraska, close to the Wyoming border. The weather was cold and clear and we were looking forward to a warm shower to help get us moving. Unfortunately, the shower was quite anemic in its spray 

Ruly Holiday Road Trip: Day Four, Omaha

Ruly Holiday Road Trip: Day Four, Omaha

When we were brainstorming the plan for our epic road trip, we asked our children if there was anything they wanted to see. My 5-year-old chimed in immediately. โ€œWe should see a zoo and a circus!โ€ We knew the circus request was going to be 

Ruly Holiday Road Trip: Day Three, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska

Ruly Holiday Road Trip: Day Three, Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska

We awoke on day three of our journey in our Chicago to 13 degree weather with lots of wind. It would end up being the coldest morning of our entire trip. While normally we aim for Hampton Inns, Chicago was particularly crowded this time of