Cheers from the bar with a cold draft in hand.Read & comment →The rig settled in for a quiet night under the stars at camp.Our youngest playing with toys at the campsite while the day winds down.Our rig parked among the red rock cliffs at the Moab-area campground.A bright moon rising over the desert at our Utah camp.Our little guy throwing his arms up with joy as we settle into the campsite.Cruising the highway as the red rock canyons of Utah rise up alongside us.Rolling down the open desert highway, mesas and big sky framed through the windshield.The whole family squeezed in for a selfie at a Utah desert overlook on the drive home.The kids crowded together at the counter, all smiles before heading back out on the road.The wild KISS-themed car at the rock memorabilia spot.Rows of music memorabilia packed into the glass display cases at the Hard Rock.A studded KISS stage costume and platform boots on display at the Hard Rock.The KISS Demon figure stands guard with his bass amid a wall of gold records.The whole family posing together outside under the neon glow on the Strip.Relaxing aboard a classic sailboat out on the bay.Dolphins surfacing alongside the boat out on the water.The iconic LEGOLAND California entrance sign greets us at the gate.A towering LEGO kangaroo sculpture along the LEGOLAND walkways.A gleaming red Ferrari on display in the park's car exhibit.Miniland's LEGO Golden Gate Bridge arches in bright red over the water.A sprawling LEGO-brick city skyline rises in Miniland's detailed downtown.Exploring the incredibly detailed cityscapes of Legoland's Miniland.Strolling past the splashing elephant fountain at the Legoland entrance.Snorkel masks on and grinning ear to ear in the Legoland water play area.A lone giraffe poses on a rock mound out on the Safari Park's open savanna.A massive California condor perched along the canyon trail, wings tucked.The whole crew lined up on a shady Safari Park path mid-adventure.Posing for a photo beside the towering elephant statue at the Safari Park.Peering into the glowing blue tank of an aquarium kelp exhibit.The kids strike a pose in front of the giant flowering dinosaur topiaries in the garden.Golden evening light over San Diego Bay with the Coronado Bridge stretching across the water.A long, sweet hug on the beach under a wide cloudy sky.Walking the palm-lined waterfront path along Mission Bay with the pier in the distance.The family pauses along the bayfront walkway with the Coronado Bridge sweeping across the water behind them.A lush tropical waterfall tumbling through the zoo's canyon gardens.An elephant ambling across its habitat at the San Diego Zoo.A pair of lions lounging together behind the enclosure fence at the San Diego Zoo.The kids climb the famous bronze lion sculptures at the San Diego Zoo entrance plaza.Afternoon swim at the campground pool surrounded by palm trees.The whole crew gathered together for a group photo on our Vegas night out.Sweeping nighttime view over the glittering Las Vegas Strip from up high.The neon sprawl of the Las Vegas Strip after dark.The Las Vegas Sphere glowing over the Strip at night.The glowing Las Vegas Sphere lit up bright orange — a wild roadside spectacle on the drive west.The Hard Rock's classic neon on the Strip.Kicking back in the camp chair amid the tall grass at the site, with the truck parked just behind.All smiles in a life vest during the boat ride on Boyd Lake.Taking the helm for a ride out on the lake.Wading out into Boyd Lake as a boat cruises past in the distance.Two muddy adventurers grinning after a romp in the lake muck.The boys catching their breath on the beach with the lake stretching out behind them.Two of the kids share a paddleboard out on the calm water of Boyd Lake.First paddleboard lesson on the sand before heading out onto Boyd Lake.Dad kicks back lakeside with a cold 805 in hand.Toes-up by the fire ring, soaking in the view across the grassy campground at Boyd Lake.Striking a triumphant dance pose atop a chunk of petrified wood at a roadside rest stop.A massive black steam locomotive sitting on the rails beneath the timber trestle at the depot.The big black steam locomotive rests beneath the timber trestle as the crowd gathers at the depot.A bright red Black Hills Central display engine parked beside the depot's railcars.Endless rolling green prairie and rounded hills sliding past the train window.The steam locomotive curving away ahead, white plume rising against a big blue Dakota sky.Settling into the open-sided coach as the vintage train rolls out through the pines.The whole family lined up alongside the gleaming maroon coaches before climbing aboard the 1880 Train in the Black Hills.The family poses in front of the vintage maroon passenger cars of the Black Hills steam train.The kids gather alongside the maroon coaches of the 1880 Train before we climb aboard.A lone figure descends a narrow lit cave corridor far underground.The tour group threads single-file through a warmly lit cave passage.Big grins underground deep inside the boxwork-lined cave passages.The kids strike a pose at the rugged stone entrance before heading down into the cave.Cooling off in the resort pool after a hot day in the Hills.Cooling off in the resort pool on a hot Black Hills afternoon.Family laughs through the funhouse sumo-wrestling photo op.A big giant tortoise lumbers across the lawn while a crowd of kids gathers around to meet it.The kids line up at the railing to watch a row of alligators basking in the sun.An alligator suns itself on the green at the reptile park.The kids pop up inside the prairie-dog viewing dome right in the middle of the colony.A pair of prairie dogs lounge in the sun at the roadside animal park.The whole family together on the Grand View Terrace below the monument.Walking the pine-shaded boardwalk of the Presidential Trail beneath the carving.The four presidents of Mount Rushmore framed by the rocky overlook.A crisp telephoto look at the carved faces against a deep blue sky.The Crazy Horse Memorial rises out of the hills in the distance.The kids pose with the giant black bear statue at Bear Country USA.A wild animal wanders down to the water's edge during our drive through Bear Country USA.Cooling off in the campground pool after a long travel day in the Black Hills.Mom takes the wheel for the long drive into the Black Hills of South Dakota.Riding the alpine slide down the hillside with Steamboat town stretching out below.The three kids pose at the Howelsen Hill overlook with the whole Steamboat valley behind them.Dad flashes a grin for a solo selfie beneath the red patio umbrella by the pool.Dad and the redhead lean in close for a sunny poolside selfie under bright blue skies.Cooling off with a swim in the campground pool on a bluebird Steamboat day.Sunny afternoon at the campsite with the RV park spread out behind.A single log burns bright in the fire ring under a deep dusk sky at the RV site.Blue-hour over the campground firepit as the kids circle a roaring evening fire.Family gathered around the table for a relaxed lunch out in town.Larger-than-life Transformers robot statues stand guard along a sunny downtown Steamboat sidewalk.Cozy by the campfire after a long day of climbing and exploring.Looking straight down into the dramatic depths of the Royal Gorge canyon.The scooter parked on a planked overlook deck above the gorge.A toothy dinosaur statue keeping watch over the adventure park.Dangling mid-element high above the course with clouds all around.Reaching for the next handhold way up on the ropes course.Climbing high on the aerial ropes course against a big Colorado sky.A full dinosaur skeleton on display inside the exhibit hall.Kids grinning from behind the wheel of the vintage car exhibit.Our littlest checking out the dino-dig fossils laid out on the table.The whole crew piled together on a bench in the sunshine at the dinosaur park.The kids gathered together for a sweet group photo at the park.Mom and the whole crew squeezed in for a happy family photo at the park.The red hammock strung up and waiting between the fence rails at our shady spot.The American flag snapping in the wind high above the Royal Gorge.Standing beneath the Point Alta Vista banner at the canyon overlook.A sweeping view down the rugged Royal Gorge from the rim trail.Steep green-and-granite walls plunging into the Arkansas River far below.The curving wooden boardwalk winding through red rock formations on the canyon rim.Taking a breather at the shaded Point Alta Vista overlook with the gorge dropping away below.Kids piled together on the orange porch swing for a sunny family moment.The bright vintage train and engine display near the play area.Racing down the spiral tube slide at the playground above the gorge.The little yellow train winding through the park's play area.All aboard the cheerful yellow mini-train at the park's kids' play area.The weathered ROYAL GORGE BRIDGE EST. plank marking our crossing.Walking the famous wooden-plank deck of the Royal Gorge Bridge, the highest suspension bridge in the country.First look at the Royal Gorge Bridge stretching across the dramatic granite canyon.Hauling the kids in the wagon down the dusty path with the gorge bridge waiting up ahead.The whole family lined up behind the stocks photo prop for a classic Royal Gorge group shot.The little ones piled into the red wagon as we got rolling near the campers.Dad cools his feet in the pool while a little one plays in the inner tube.The kids splashing and floating in the Amarillo KOA pool on a warm afternoon.A vivid purple-and-rose sunset crowns the mountains above our desert boondock.Soft pastel clouds settle over the sage flats as evening cools the desert.Layered pink and gold storm clouds glow over the distant mountains from camp.Soft evening light over the sage flats as a distant shower drifts across the mountains beyond camp.A wall of monsoon rain sweeps across the high desert in golden light, with our little camper dwarfed beneath the storm.Our rig settled in under the awning at the desert dispersed camp outside Taos.Brave hands hold a desert tarantula that wandered through the boondock site near Taos.The cheerful 'Howdy Welcome to Amarillo KOA' sign greeting us at the gate.A dramatic storm cell building dark and green over the highway.Passing the stone Abilene welcome sign on the way west.Evening light over a glassy lake framed by overhanging trees.A serene stretch of the River Walk canal slipping under an old stone bridge.Terraced stone walls and lush plantings climbing the River Walk gardens.Dad striking a pose by the railing above the leafy River Walk.A tiered waterfall feature spilling into the River Walk canal.Lunch on the River Walk patio with the water just steps away.A young heron standing watch in the grass at the green river's edge.Posing in front of San Antonio's iconic giant butterfly mural.Admiring the sweeping blue butterfly mural tucked against the old stone wall.One of the kids dwarfed by San Antonio's giant blue butterfly mural.The classic City of San Antonio welcome sign along the River Walk.A graceful stone arch bridge crossing the River Walk channel.A dazzling close-up of bluebonnet-blue mosaic tiles along the River Walk.Glassy green water mirroring the reeds along the peaceful park lagoon.The quiet paved drive winding through our tree-lined RV park.Ducks lounging on the grassy bank of a calm green park pond.A vibrant mural tower and a lone palm catching the light along the roadside.The grand palm-lined resort towering against the moody Gulf-coast clouds.A wide stretch of Gulf-coast beach with cars and beachgoers under a big blue sky.Our golf cart and rig parked up at the beachside RV park, ready to explore.Soft dusk colors spreading across the wide sky over the coastal flats.Calm tide rolling in along the empty Gulf-coast shoreline.A lone figure out on the wide flat sand under a soft cloudy beach sky.The full moon glowing over the rows of RVs and palms at blue hour.A golden full moon rising beside a palm tree over the RV park at dusk.The orange moon rising over the RVs, framed by the tall marsh grass at the edge of the park.Our fifth-wheel set up at the RV park in Galveston, home base for the stay.Wide bay view from atop the causeway bridge on the drive into Galveston.The neon-lit crowds pack Bourbon Street after dark.Antique apothecary jars line the shelves inside the Pharmacy Museum.The wrought-iron sign of the New Orleans Historic Pharmacy Museum.Dazzling feathered showgirl costumes on display at a Mardi Gras exhibit.All smiles over drinks at a cozy French Quarter bar.An ice-cold golden beer catches the afternoon sun.Red-and-purple lights wash the narrow alley leading into The Dungeon.Soaking up the moody red-and-purple glow inside a French Quarter haunt.The historic Calle Real plaque marking the old Spanish name of the street.A grand French Quarter corner building glows golden under a full moon.A French Quarter balcony strung with vivid Mardi Gras lights and beads.St. Louis Cathedral's white spires rise over Jackson Square.A grinning skeleton pedals a bright blue bicycle in a wonderfully weird French Quarter display.The Caesars Superdome looms above the rows of cemetery tombs.Neon and signs blaze over the French Quarter's nightlife strip.The wonderfully creepy sign for Bloody Mary's Haunted Museum and ghost tours.Bloody Mary's Haunted Museum lit up electric blue after dark.A massive sprawling live oak shades the green lawn at City Park.Lush dark greenery crowds the path on a warm New Orleans night.Morning light pours through a stone bridge arch over a still bayou channel.Palms and trees catch a glint of light against the deep blue of a New Orleans evening.A cross-topped marble tomb catches the last light against a clear evening sky.Above-ground tombs glow at dusk in one of New Orleans' famous cities of the dead.A weeping angel statue silhouetted against a sunburst sky atop a tomb.A tall monument column rises above a sea of crosses and tombs in the old cemetery.A grand arched mausoleum wall stretches across the cemetery under a moody sky.A long shadowed alley of marble tombs receding into the distance.Sun flares through the trees behind a towering tomb at the historic cemetery.Rows of weathered tombs glow under a soft pastel cemetery sunset.Pink and orange sunset blazing over the old cemetery wall and treeline.The sun drops fiery red behind the cemetery wall in an unforgettable New Orleans dusk.The Charity Hospital Cemetery marker telling the story of this historic burial ground.The spiraling black granite walls of the Hurricane Katrina Memorial, names etched in remembrance.The 'Dead of Night' graveyard and ghost tour sign that lured us in.A happy grin over cocktails at the Hard Rock Cafe.The glowing Hard Rock Cafe sign marking our New Orleans stop.Wrought-iron galleries dripping with greenery on a French Quarter corner building.A voodoo shop window crammed with skulls, masks, and curios in the heart of the Quarter.A classic French Quarter facade with its pale shutters and arched windows, exactly the New Orleans look you picture.Wandering the colorful wrought-iron balconies of the New Orleans French Quarter.Camp lit up blue at dusk on the edge of New Orleans.Heading on toward the "Welcome to Louisiana" sign as the trip rolls west.The Hard Rock Hotel sign gleaming in gold against a rich purple backdrop.The enormous red guitar sculpture marking the entrance to Hard Rock Casino Biloxi.The iconic Hard Rock Cafe logo sign at the Biloxi resort.The Hard Rock's signature wall of backlit framed memorabilia and instruments.The moody blue glow of the resort's sweeping interior hallway after dark.A KISS display figure striking a pose with a sleek blue guitar in the Hard Rock memorabilia collection.The original KISS "Love Gun" album artwork and costumes in the memorabilia case.A wall of signed KISS gold records on display inside the Hard Rock.The towering Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Biloxi, our destination for the night.The Mississippi welcome sign marks our arrival on the Gulf Coast leg of the trip.Officially in Alabama at last, marked by the green 'Alabama State Line' sign along the highway.A cozy pergola fire-pit lounge with chairs overlooking the water at the RV park.A curious squirrel poses atop a fence post at the campground.Our fifth-wheel and truck settled into the shady RV site for the Savannah stay.The Bonaventure Cemetery entrance sign welcomes visitors under the oaks.A graceful standing angel monument weathered by time among the headstones.A quiet lane arched over with live oaks and dripping Spanish moss, the signature Bonaventure scene.A simple grassy family plot rests in the dappled shade of Bonaventure's old oaks.A tidy white-bordered plot dotted with crosses sits beneath a slender palm at Bonaventure.Scattered headstones rest under the sprawling moss-draped oaks deep in Bonaventure's grounds.A robed memorial statue stands guard among the palms and live oaks of Bonaventure.The famous seated maiden statue at Bonaventure Cemetery, framed by old oaks and weathered stone.A cluster of crosses and grave markers gathers beneath the live oaks at Bonaventure.A seated robed figure crowns a weathered family monument at Bonaventure Cemetery.A quiet family plot edged in low stone curbing rests among the headstones and oaks of Bonaventure.A grand stone tomb stands behind its wrought-iron fence beneath the cemetery oaks at Bonaventure.A classic stone mausoleum framed by oaks at Bonaventure Cemetery.The Talmadge Memorial Bridge soaring overhead from the water.A quiet morning view out the window from inside our rig before heading into the city.An old fashioned on the rail with the river rolling by.Moss-draped oaks arch over a field of weathered headstones at Laurel Grove.The wrought-iron gate marking the entrance to historic Laurel Grove Cemetery.A still Georgia pond at our overnight stop near Richmond Hill.A grand Southern mansion with its sweeping staircase glowing at night.Glowing live oaks draped in Spanish moss along a Savannah street at night.Spanish moss framing the glowing Forsyth Park fountain.A happy couple's selfie out exploring the Savannah squares at night.A peaceful moment resting on a bench under the lamplit Savannah square.Forsyth Park's grand fountain lit up against the evening sky.The iconic Forsyth Park fountain illuminated after dark.A towering monument set against the deep blue dusk in a Savannah square.The soaring twin spires of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, one of Savannah's signature landmarks.Pausing to read the story behind a bronze statue tucked along a Savannah street.The rig parked among the pines at our wooded Charleston-area campground.Quiet evening light over the Charleston harbor and bridge.The historic Unitarian Church standing floodlit in the night.The lush lantern-lit path winding through the Unitarian Church graveyard.Light streaming through palms and headstones in the atmospheric old graveyard.Twin steeples rising above the live oaks in the lamplit churchyard.Ornate French Quarter-style facades glowing along the evening street.Charleston's colorful historic storefronts lit up against the night sky.A handsome old brick building catching the streetlight on an evening stroll through Charleston.Cheers from the bar — toasting the start of the Charleston leg.Tucked into a wooded site outside Charleston for the night.The rig glowing under the pines at dusk after a long day of exploring.Read & comment →Lunch at Duffy's, a bright and colorful beach-town diner.Big blue sky over the breaking waves and the Myrtle Beach skyline.Toes in the surf along the quiet morning sand at Myrtle Beach.The wide sweep of Myrtle Beach with the SkyWheel arcing over the shoreline.A sand-sculpted castle marking the Myrtle Beach boardwalk.Posing with the playful sea-creature bench on the Myrtle Beach boardwalk.Golden hour on the boardwalk with the SkyWheel and harbor behind us.The tall observation tower glowing over the pier as the boardwalk lights come up at sunset.The upside-down WonderWorks building at Broadway at the Beach.The giant red Fender guitar standing tall outside the Hard Rock.Wall-to-wall music memorabilia inside the Hard Rock Cafe in Myrtle Beach.The Charlotte skyline rising above the trees on our way to the coast.A quick stop in Charlotte to admire the bronze sculptures downtown.The campground pool was a welcome cool-down after sandy beach days.A tidy little campground bathhouse, framed by flower planters and tall pines at the Myrtle Beach KOA.Our rig parked in a wide open grassy field, bathed in bright morning light.A hearty burger and a cold beer at a downtown Greenville grill.A tall blue heron sculpture standing amid the flowering gardens.A burst of purple and white blooms along the riverside walk.A riverside look at downtown Greenville's brick mills and footbridges along the Reedy.Marveling at a playful 3D sidewalk chalk squirrel along a downtown Greenville walking path.Posing with the playful 3D chalk-art chipmunks on the sidewalk.Dad out on the green steel truss footbridge over the river.A flat road bridge spanning the river above the rocky weir.The river tumbling over wide rocky falls in the heart of the park.The Reedy River tumbling over its rocky falls in the heart of Greenville's Falls Park.Pausing at a railed overlook to take in the cascading Reedy River at Falls Park in downtown Greenville.Our rig tucked into its site for the stay.The Hard Rock Cafe entrance with its iconic guitar out front.A framed Motley Crue gold record on display at the Hard Rock.A glowing purple-lit memorabilia display inside the Hard Rock Cafe.A gleaming vintage motorcycle on display among the Hard Rock memorabilia.A grand water fountain shooting plumes into the air on a gray afternoon.A frosty glass of dark stout poured at the bar.Mom striking a fun pose beneath the Timberwood Grill sign.Looking up into the soaring Hall of Fame rotunda with its starburst ceiling.A bold 'I Believe in Nashville' display at the museum.The Keith Whitley tribute panel inside the Country Music Hall of Fame.A classic motorcycle on display inside the Country Music Hall of Fame.The colorful storefronts of Broadway seen by day.Old fashioneds at the bar inside Skull's Rainbow Room.A perfectly poured old fashioned waiting on the bar at Skull's Rainbow Room.Bottles lined up behind the bar during an evening out downtown.The grand columns of the Tennessee State Capitol glowing against the night sky.Flags fly at the Capitol grounds as dusk settles over downtown.The Tennessee State Capitol lit up against a deep blue evening sky.A fiery sunset glowing behind the Nashville skyline.A happy couple selfie out enjoying the Nashville nightlife.The Hard Rock Cafe Nashville right on Broadway.A bird's-eye view down on the busy streets and rooftops of downtown Nashville.The neon and crowds of Lower Broadway, Nashville's famous honky-tonk strip.A quick stop at the Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum sign on the drive into Tennessee.An Arkansas overnight in the trees, just across the river from Memphis.Working remotely from a camp chair with the laptop balanced and coffee close at hand.A glowing fairy-tale carriage all lit up against the Beale Street night.Beale Street roars with motorcycles and crowds on a bustling bike night.Posing with one of Beale Street's giant painted guitar sculptures.Purple stage lights wash over one of Beale Street's legendary live-music clubs.The neon glow of Beale Street comes alive under a moody Memphis sky.A classic look down historic Beale Street with its blues clubs and bright signs.Striking a pose outside the Hard Rock Cafe on our Memphis walk downtown.Sweeping view down the curving rooftop deck of the Pyramid.A sweeping view of the Mississippi River, the highway interchange and Memphis sprawling out below the Pyramid's lookout.Looking up the orange-lit observation elevator shaft that climbs to the top of the Pyramid.Inside the Pyramid, the soaring atrium is packed with boats, cypress trees and that wild indoor swamp.A vintage aircraft hangs overhead inside the Bass Pro Pyramid, part of its over-the-top indoor decor.Settled into a shady wooded site with a fire ring and Adirondack chairs waiting.A grassy Kansas overnight on the long haul east.A roaring campfire to close out the evening.Peering straight down through the bridge to the Arkansas River far below.Walking the wooden plank deck of the Royal Gorge Bridge.The Royal Gorge Bridge stretching across the canyon, towers reaching skyward.Riding the bright red aerial gondola high over the gorge.All buckled in and grinning aboard the red gondola car for the ride over the gorge.A festive 'Gorge' cocktail to kick off the day at the park's restaurant.Firing up the flat-top griddle for a camp cookout at our site.Our pup peering out the rig window, keeping watch over camp near Royal Gorge.Our travel buddy strikes a pose on the couch during a rest stop.Pulling the fifth wheel down a tree-lined campground lane under a deep blue sky.A quick overnight at a Colorado Springs–area RV park.The stately historic warden's house at the prison museum grounds.The entrance sign for the Colorado Territorial Prison Museum and Park gift shop.An old engraved memorial tablet on display at the Museum of Colorado Prisons.A vintage 'Big House, U.S.A.' prison-movie poster on display in the museum.Entering the Museum of Colorado Prisons in old cell-block doorways.The two of us grinning in the open-air car with sheer canyon walls soaring behind us.The train tracks following the Arkansas River deep through the gorge canyon.A cheerful little vase of yellow blooms brightening our table as the canyon slid by.Toasting and smiling at our table aboard the dinner train.Inside the elegant white-linen dining car of the scenic train.A happy couple's photo on the platform before boarding the train.Fellow passengers relaxing at the depot tables under moody Colorado skies before the trip.The gleaming orange-and-silver Royal Gorge Route train waiting at the platform.Looking straight down into the Royal Gorge with the river winding far below.The colorful carousel horses spinning at the Royal Gorge Bridge & Park.The full sweep of the Royal Gorge Bridge stretched across the dramatic chasm.The bridge's steel cables and tower arm stretching up into the open blue sky.The whole family squeezing in for a sunny selfie out on the Royal Gorge Bridge.The rugged granite cliffs of the Royal Gorge towering up from the canyon floor.Wide-open Colorado vista of layered foothills from the campground.Our truck parked at the dusty campground lot with the foothills rising behind it.Looking out over the calm lake from the wooden dock at our Saratoga-area camp.Big Wyoming sky and puffy clouds over the lake near Saratoga, taken from the grassy shoreline.Coffee and a lap dog to start the morning at camp.Wide-open meadow and timber at our Wyoming lake camp.Home base all set up under the pines near Saratoga, with the canopy, camp chairs, and picnic table ready to go.The Crazy Horse Memorial face takes shape on the mountainside.Bare rock rises into a clear blue sky above the pines near Crazy Horse.Mount Rushmore glows during the evening lighting ceremony.Mount Rushmore peeks through the haze on a soft, misty Black Hills afternoon.The classic first look at Mount Rushmore from the Avenue of Flags.A bear wanders right behind us, caught live on the truck's rear-camera screen at the wildlife park.A friendly critter poses out in the grass, framed by the truck window on our drive.A little critter scurries across the bark-chip floor of its enclosure at Reptile Gardens.A coiled python shows off its patterned scales in the reptile house.A toothy alligator surfaces right up against the glass at Reptile Gardens.Our trailer parked right alongside the little blue house on the Wyoming prairie.Big Wyoming views from the cabin deck.Krisstine and a friend soaking up the Laramie sunshine.The cabin on the bluff outside Laramie, the high plains rolling out below.A quiet morning cairn mirrored in glassy Carter Lake.Still water and a perfect reflection on a calm Carter Lake evening.The Apex settled in at our Carter Lake site under big Colorado sky.The pups holding down the campsite.