Author Archives: Q-tips
GRAND CANYON 10/1/2014
GRAND CANYON National PARK – Sooth Rim – The Q’s have been to the North Rim and this trip it was good to go South. GRAND CANYON BUS SERVICE – Excellent and easy to use, ride and it is FREE! … Continue reading
SANTA FE NEW MEXICO 9/2014
SANTA FE NEW MEXICO – A must see and do for all creative artists types.COURTYARD MARRIOTT 3347 Crillos Rd., (505) 473-2800 – HOTEL SHUTTLE-Yes, it did work.Makes several stops around town – you can call them and they will let … Continue reading
YELLOWSTONE NATL. PARK WY – 10/5/2014
YELLOWSTONE NATL PARK – WY Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is a national treasure. Located primarily in Wyoming, the park also extends into Montana and Idaho. Yellowstone has active geothermal features with geysers and boiling mud pots throughout the … Continue reading
JACKSON WY 10/ 6 /2014
JACKSON WY – ELK COUNTRY INN townsquareinns.com/elk-country Nice place, clean, great front desk service, offer bottled water, cookies at night, and fresh fruit and coffee and water at front office. Hot tub – too busy to go in the hot … Continue reading
Nightcrawler 11/1/2014
NIGHTCRAWLER is a pulse-pounding thriller set in the nocturnal underbelly of contemporary Los Angeles. Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Lou Bloom, a driven young man desperate for work who discovers the high-speed world of L.A. crime journalism. Finding a group of … Continue reading
Pisgah National Forest, NC 10/2014
PISGAH NATIONAL FOREST NC Pisgah National Forest The Pisgah National Forest is a land of mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls, and heavily forested slopes. Comprised of over 500,000 acres, the Pisgah is primarily a hardwood forest with whitewater rivers, waterfalls and … Continue reading
THE PHOENIX – Brevard, NC 10/2014
THE PHOENIX REST. – 14 S Gaston St., Brevard, NC 28712, (828) 877-3232 thephoenixbrevard.com We were told before 5 o clock they only serve Bar Food. No problem, since it was 4:55 we will order a drink and by the … Continue reading
HIGH ALTITUDE SICKNESS (Mountain Sickness)
NATIONAL PARKS TOUR A NOTE OF CAUTION: HIGH ALTITUDE SICKNESS IS REAL: Be sure you stay hydrated and be extra cautious should you have medical issues. Altitude sickness (mountain sickness) is an illness that ranges from a mild headache and … Continue reading
DUGAN PUB – Brevard NC – 10/2014
DUGAN’S PUB – French Broad Pl., Brevard, NC 28712, (828) 862-6527, duganspub.com Q-Tips say: It is what it is called, a Pub. Ok food, service and specializes in beer. So don’t go to Dugan’s and order a “drink” other than … Continue reading
FALLS LANDNG Rest. – Brevard NC 10/2014
FALL LANDING REST.23 E Main St., Brevard, NC 28712, (828) 884-2835, http://www.thefallslanding.com/gallery/ Q-Tips Say: Yes, go and enjoy. Our appetizer was “Steamed Clams” – they were delicious. Mr. Q had Trout, and Mrs. Q had Fried Shrimp. Both Entrees were … Continue reading