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![]() Our return to Switzerland was approaching quickly and good weather was predicted for one more week. One day in October we decided to check out a few places we have not been to before. The next day we were on our way. Crossing the Rockies dotted with Falls colors of every shade was no challenge on this fine day. Winter Park and Steamboat Springs ski areas passed below, recalling to mind earlier trips we had made over the years. |
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![]() ![]() At the far northwestern end we found our first stop, the lonely airfield of Dutch John at an altitude of over 6'000'. It must have seen busier days, judging from the outlines of three runways. Only one is in use today, but can serve many different aircraft as it is over 7'000'. Everything was locked up tight, so we watered the dry fields and were on our way. |
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Though the terrain is barren, it is a worthwhile stop. The airport of Wendover has a very interesting history. It was used as a training ground at the time of WW II for the development of the atomic bomb and more recently for the filming of "Independence Day." We took our pictures and then took advantage of the low weekday hotel prices at one of the nearby casinos in Nevada. The Rainbow Casino has newly renovated rooms which are warm, inviting and large. After our two steak dinners for $14.00, we opened one our free rolls of nickels. With the second pull we cashed in. Breakfast would be on the house! |
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![]() With no delay and fresh fuel in the tanks, we were off to our next destination of Marble Canyon in Arizona. Along our route, we flew southeast of Bryce Canyon with its shining bright colors and unique formations. Only a few years ago we had walked in the Canyon and were taken with its incredible beauty. We might add that on that trip we landed at Bryce Canyon airport which has a most wonderful FBO. The approach and departure were also super. |
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Soon the orange sun set and the full white moon rose over the cliffs of Marble Canyon, giving relief to the sun scorched land. The moonlight walk down the runway was a refreshing change to the sizzling temperatures of the day. An hour later after taking countless breathtaking pictures, we called it a day and soon were in dreamland. |
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Visit our other Trips |
Santa Fe | Boulder - Santa Fe - Boulder (roundtrip 600nm = 1120 km) |
Aspen | Daytrip to Aspen ( roundtrip 200nm = 360 km) |
Westcoast Loop: part 1 | Boulder - Prescott - Palm Springs - San Diego - Napa (1130nm = 2100 km) |
Westcoast Loop: part 2 | Napa - Portland - Kalispell - Billings - Boulder ( 1580nm = 2930 km total 2710nm = 5030 km) |
Pittsburgh | Boulder - San Joseph - Indianapolis - Pittsburgh - Des Moines - Boulder ( 2360nm = 4370 km) |
Cleveland | Boulder - Salina - St. Louis - Cleveland - Cincinnati - Kansas City - Boulder ( 2410nm = 4467 km) |
Four State Swing: part 1 | Boulder - Dutch John - Wendover - Ely - Marble Canyon |
Four State Swing: part 2 | Marble Canyon - Montrose - Boulder |
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