Trips

We are contemplating some upcoming trips, including some camping in the near future and a Turner-clan get-together in the long-term. But first, I mentioned to Dad last week that we were considering making it to the Evans family reunion in a few weeks, but on further review, we won't be able to do it. It turns out that, eager to encourage my students to attend class right before the 4th of July, I made some assignments that make it impossible for me to skip town early for that weekend. I believe they call that poetic justice.

So instead we are planning a camping trip for the near future, and pictures and accounts will follow. If anyone nearby wants to join us on a camping trip sometime this summer, let us know.

But the most exciting idea--one that has been percolating for some time--was mentioned in my Fathers Day phone call to Dad. We talked about another trip akin to the 2005 Yellowstone trip, and I proposed doing something like that over Christmas, perhaps to the Grand Canyon or Mexico. I think other warm-weather locations would also be fun. So, my question is, what interest is there among the children of Roy & LeAnn in something like that this December? And, if the interest is as high as I hope, where should we go?

My preference would be to reserve a large cabin where we could all stay in separate rooms and then frolic in an outdoor wonderland. Zion, Arches, Grand Canyon all come to mind. Here is one possible destination near the Grand Canyon (there's also a photo album here). And here's a place near Zion (this cabin looks big enough for us all, even thought it says it sleeps up to 13; there's a big lodge that sleeps up to 20 as well).But your research assistance and input is requested.