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Post by bomberhojoe on May 9, 2024 18:55:56 GMT -5
Another real good show on Netflix is "Longmire". It's about a sheriff in Wyoming. The shots of Wyoming are great too. Don't know if the show included some shots from Wyoming for effect, but most of "Longmire" was filmed in New Mexico. Well wherever the shots are from, they are beautiful. |
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Post by azbob643 on May 9, 2024 19:33:37 GMT -5
Don't know if the show included some shots from Wyoming for effect, but most of "Longmire" was filmed in New Mexico. Well wherever the shots are from, they are beautiful. They are beautiful. I think many have a misconception of New Mexico...a very diverse state geographically. I've stayed in Newcastle, Wyoming which is on the western edge of Black Hills National Forest when visiting Devils Tower NM...a very pretty area. But much (most?) of Wyoming is barren, wind-swept plains...not unlike eastern Colorado & Montana. |
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Post by inger on May 9, 2024 22:24:42 GMT -5
Well wherever the shots are from, they are beautiful. They are beautiful. I think many have a misconception of New Mexico...a very diverse state geographically. I've stayed in Newcastle, Wyoming which is on the western edge of Black Hills National Forest when visiting Devils Tower NM...a very pretty area. But much (most?) of Wyoming is barren, wind-swept plains...not unlike eastern Colorado & Montana. I-25 and a great portion of I-80 are certainly windswept plains. Again like Colorado, once you hit the mountains it’s gorgeous… and in the winter the jet stream loves to visit those plains. Blizzards, freezing winds… |
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Post by bomberhojoe on May 10, 2024 7:55:59 GMT -5
Well wherever the shots are from, they are beautiful. They are beautiful. I think many have a misconception of New Mexico...a very diverse state geographically. I've stayed in Newcastle, Wyoming which is on the western edge of Black Hills National Forest when visiting Devils Tower NM...a very pretty area. But much (most?) of Wyoming is barren, wind-swept plains...not unlike eastern Colorado & Montana. I'm not much of a traveler, but I have been to Arizona, Nevada and Colorado. Granted I did not see a lot of these states, but what I saw was very nice. I would like to visit Jackson Hole one day. I've heard it is spectacular, especially at night. |
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Post by azbob643 on May 10, 2024 9:19:24 GMT -5
They are beautiful. I think many have a misconception of New Mexico...a very diverse state geographically. I've stayed in Newcastle, Wyoming which is on the western edge of Black Hills National Forest when visiting Devils Tower NM...a very pretty area. But much (most?) of Wyoming is barren, wind-swept plains...not unlike eastern Colorado & Montana. I'm not much of a traveler, but I have been to Arizona, Nevada and Colorado. Granted I did not see a lot of these states, but what I saw was very nice. I would like to visit Jackson Hole one day. I've heard it is spectacular, especially at night. The Rocky Mountain/Southwestern states are very diverse geographically for obvious reasons. Eastern Montana looks like much of North Dakota, while the northwestern part of the state is absolutely beautiful, as is the Jackson Hole, Wyoming area. While most of Nevada is dry desert, the scenery of Lake Tahoe, Nevada is spectacular. Eastern Colorado doesn’t look much different than Kansas/Nebraska. The Rockies, of course, are beautiful, and the far western part of the state has more in common with Eastern Utah. Many people think of Arizona as nothing but desert (which btw, has its own beauty), but the state also has heavily forested mountainous areas…much like Colorado. Denver is known as “The Mile High City”, but Flagstaff is at a much higher elevation…7000’, as is Santa Fe, New Mexico, where much of “Longmire” was filmed. Every area of this country has negatives and positives. In fact, it’s tough to beat The Northeast/New England…in the summer and fall. |
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Post by pippsheadache on May 10, 2024 10:09:14 GMT -5
I'm not much of a traveler, but I have been to Arizona, Nevada and Colorado. Granted I did not see a lot of these states, but what I saw was very nice. I would like to visit Jackson Hole one day. I've heard it is spectacular, especially at night. The Rocky Mountain/Southwestern states are very diverse geographically for obvious reasons. Eastern Montana looks like much of North Dakota, while the northwestern part of the state is absolutely beautiful, as is the Jackson Hole, Wyoming area. While most of Nevada is dry desert, the scenery of Lake Tahoe, Nevada is spectacular. Eastern Colorado doesn’t look much different than Kansas/Nebraska. The Rockies, of course, are beautiful, and the far western part of the state has more in common with Eastern Utah. Many people think of Arizona as nothing but desert (which btw, has its own beauty), but the state also has heavily forested mountainous areas…much like Colorado. Denver is known as “The Mile High City”, but Flagstaff is at a much higher elevation…7000’, as is Santa Fe, New Mexico, where much of “Longmire” was filmed. Every area of this country has negatives and positives. In fact, it’s tough to beat The Northeast/New England…in the summer and fall. Concur on all of the above. My absolute favorite is Yellowstone National Park, largely because it is so enormous and diversified, but there is no wrong answer in there. Another vote here for Jackson Hole and the Grand Tetons -- breathtaking -- and Rocky Mountain National Park is spectacular as well. Arizona is on my short list of favorite states for sure. If it weren't for family we'd be looking at something around Sedona -- I know it's touristy, but so is Santa Fe and we loved living there. Obviously the Grand Canyon is a world class site, but boy do I love the Saguaro parks. My wife and I have been all over the globe, but we always say that the first time we ever visited the Rocky Mountain West made as big of an impression as anything we have ever seen. We always love getting back, but that first encounter was just a glorious experience. Oh yeah, the Canadian Rockies are their own special category. What a world. |
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Post by azbob643 on May 10, 2024 10:41:22 GMT -5
The Rocky Mountain/Southwestern states are very diverse geographically for obvious reasons. Eastern Montana looks like much of North Dakota, while the northwestern part of the state is absolutely beautiful, as is the Jackson Hole, Wyoming area. While most of Nevada is dry desert, the scenery of Lake Tahoe, Nevada is spectacular. Eastern Colorado doesn’t look much different than Kansas/Nebraska. The Rockies, of course, are beautiful, and the far western part of the state has more in common with Eastern Utah. Many people think of Arizona as nothing but desert (which btw, has its own beauty), but the state also has heavily forested mountainous areas…much like Colorado. Denver is known as “The Mile High City”, but Flagstaff is at a much higher elevation…7000’, as is Santa Fe, New Mexico, where much of “Longmire” was filmed. Every area of this country has negatives and positives. In fact, it’s tough to beat The Northeast/New England…in the summer and fall. Concur on all of the above. My absolute favorite is Yellowstone National Park, largely because it is so enormous and diversified, but there is no wrong answer in there. Another vote here for Jackson Hole and the Grand Tetons -- breathtaking -- and Rocky Mountain National Park is spectacular as well. Arizona is on my short list of favorite states for sure. If it weren't for family we'd be looking at something around Sedona -- I know it's touristy, but so is Santa Fe and we loved living there. Obviously the Grand Canyon is a world class site, but boy do I love the Saguaro parks. My wife and I have been all over the globe, but we always say that the first time we ever visited the Rocky Mountain West made as big of an impression as anything we have ever seen. We always love getting back, but that first encounter was just a glorious experience. Oh yeah, the Canadian Rockies are their own special category. What a world. Actually, Yellowstone NP is one I’ve avoided due to reports of constantly large crowds. Not sure if there’s an off-season there…I should look into it and catch Grand Teton at the same time. Zion NP has become another dealing with huge crowds. My wife and I were very fortunate several years ago to visit at the beginning of the off-season, purely by luck. We stayed just outside the park in the town of Springdale at a nice place at about 1/3 the rate of peak season. Most of the restaurants, etc. were still open, minus the crowds. The last time we were there, taking visiting relatives, we were required to park well outside the entrance to the park (we were lucky to find a spot) and take a shuttle into the park which was, of course, jammed. Eventually my brother-in-law and I took the shuttle back into town, settled into a nice little sports bar to watch the Yanks-Indians playoff game while the ladies saw what they could of the park. Sedona is, of course, beautiful, but way out of my league financially as far as real estate. We will however be staying there for a few nights this summer on our way back from Colorado and for a short road trip we have planned for later in the year. |
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Post by 1955nyyfan on May 10, 2024 11:00:12 GMT -5
Concur on all of the above. My absolute favorite is Yellowstone National Park, largely because it is so enormous and diversified, but there is no wrong answer in there. Another vote here for Jackson Hole and the Grand Tetons -- breathtaking -- and Rocky Mountain National Park is spectacular as well. Arizona is on my short list of favorite states for sure. If it weren't for family we'd be looking at something around Sedona -- I know it's touristy, but so is Santa Fe and we loved living there. Obviously the Grand Canyon is a world class site, but boy do I love the Saguaro parks. My wife and I have been all over the globe, but we always say that the first time we ever visited the Rocky Mountain West made as big of an impression as anything we have ever seen. We always love getting back, but that first encounter was just a glorious experience. Oh yeah, the Canadian Rockies are their own special category. What a world. Actually, Yellowstone NP is one I’ve avoided due to reports of constantly large crowds. Not sure if there’s an off-season there…I should look into it and catch Grand Teton at the same time. Zion NP has become another dealing with huge crowds. My wife and I were very fortunate several years ago to visit at the beginning of the off-season, purely by luck. We stayed just outside the park in the town of Springdale at a nice place at about 1/3 the rate of peak season. Most of the restaurants, etc. were still open, minus the crowds. The last time we were there, taking visiting relatives, we were required to park well outside the entrance to the park (we were lucky to find a spot) and take a shuttle into the park which was, of course, jammed. Eventually my brother-in-law and I took the shuttle back into town, settled into a nice little sports bar to watch the Yanks-Indians playoff game while the ladies saw what they could of the park. Sedona is, of course, beautiful, but way out of my league financially as far as real estate. We will however be staying there for a few nights this summer on our way back from Colorado and for a short road trip we have planned for later in the year. I've heard that no one goes to Yellowstone anymore because it's too crowded. |
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Post by themartian on May 10, 2024 11:00:13 GMT -5
I almost passed it over entirely because it has an odd name, but started to watch "Baby Reindeer" and got hooked. Ended up watching it all within a few days this week.
Amazingly good show, so many unexpected layers of weirdness/unexpected twists going on. It's also as funny of a show as I have seen in a long time, but also has its serious moments. Definitely, 100%, not a show for kids though.
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Post by azbob643 on May 10, 2024 11:24:50 GMT -5
I've heard that no one goes to Yellowstone anymore because it's too crowded. Either that or when they came to a fork in the road they took it the wrong way and ended up in Idaho. |
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Post by bomberhojoe on May 10, 2024 11:44:57 GMT -5
I'm not much of a traveler, but I have been to Arizona, Nevada and Colorado. Granted I did not see a lot of these states, but what I saw was very nice. I would like to visit Jackson Hole one day. I've heard it is spectacular, especially at night. The Rocky Mountain/Southwestern states are very diverse geographically for obvious reasons. Eastern Montana looks like much of North Dakota, while the northwestern part of the state is absolutely beautiful, as is the Jackson Hole, Wyoming area. While most of Nevada is dry desert, the scenery of Lake Tahoe, Nevada is spectacular. Eastern Colorado doesn’t look much different than Kansas/Nebraska. The Rockies, of course, are beautiful, and the far western part of the state has more in common with Eastern Utah. Many people think of Arizona as nothing but desert (which btw, has its own beauty), but the state also has heavily forested mountainous areas…much like Colorado. Denver is known as “The Mile High City”, but Flagstaff is at a much higher elevation…7000’, as is Santa Fe, New Mexico, where much of “Longmire” was filmed. Every area of this country has negatives and positives. In fact, it’s tough to beat The Northeast/New England…in the summer and fall. Well after that very detailed perspective on the western part of the country, I feel like I have been there. No need for me to leave the NJ shore now!! Thanks Bob! |
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Post by bomberhojoe on May 10, 2024 11:50:25 GMT -5
I've heard that no one goes to Yellowstone anymore because it's too crowded. Either that or when they came to a fork in the road they took it the wrong way and ended up in Idaho. |
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Post by azbob643 on May 10, 2024 11:56:37 GMT -5
Either that or when they came to a fork in the road they took it the wrong way and ended up in Idaho. If you haven't already, check out the "It Ain't Over" documentary. I don't think a more genuine human being than Yogi can be found... |
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Post by pippsheadache on May 10, 2024 12:06:18 GMT -5
Concur on all of the above. My absolute favorite is Yellowstone National Park, largely because it is so enormous and diversified, but there is no wrong answer in there. Another vote here for Jackson Hole and the Grand Tetons -- breathtaking -- and Rocky Mountain National Park is spectacular as well. Arizona is on my short list of favorite states for sure. If it weren't for family we'd be looking at something around Sedona -- I know it's touristy, but so is Santa Fe and we loved living there. Obviously the Grand Canyon is a world class site, but boy do I love the Saguaro parks. My wife and I have been all over the globe, but we always say that the first time we ever visited the Rocky Mountain West made as big of an impression as anything we have ever seen. We always love getting back, but that first encounter was just a glorious experience. Oh yeah, the Canadian Rockies are their own special category. What a world. Actually, Yellowstone NP is one I’ve avoided due to reports of constantly large crowds. Not sure if there’s an off-season there…I should look into it and catch Grand Teton at the same time. Zion NP has become another dealing with huge crowds. My wife and I were very fortunate several years ago to visit at the beginning of the off-season, purely by luck. We stayed just outside the park in the town of Springdale at a nice place at about 1/3 the rate of peak season. Most of the restaurants, etc. were still open, minus the crowds. The last time we were there, taking visiting relatives, we were required to park well outside the entrance to the park (we were lucky to find a spot) and take a shuttle into the park which was, of course, jammed. Eventually my brother-in-law and I took the shuttle back into town, settled into a nice little sports bar to watch the Yanks-Indians playoff game while the ladies saw what they could of the park. Sedona is, of course, beautiful, but way out of my league financially as far as real estate. We will however be staying there for a few nights this summer on our way back from Colorado and for a short road trip we have planned for later in the year. I sure wouldn't go to Yellowstone in July or August -- although I have in the past and had pretty good luck, mainly because we would start our day around 4 AM. We usually stay in West Yellowstone, but we've also stayed in Mammoth Hot Springs. But in any of those parks, one thing I have found is that if you get off on a hiking trail you quickly lose the crowds. Some place like Old Faithful or the boiling mud pots trail you have to be there at the break of day to enjoy, but really not many people venture very far away from the main sites. And of course by going in shoulder season like May or October, it really isn't bad. Two years ago we went to Grand Canyon NP in January -- you obviously have to pick your day at that time of year, we were staying in Sedona and when the weather was clear, we went. Always ready to run at a moment's notice, of course. It was beautiful. Hardly anyone was there, even at the typically crowded overlooks. A lot of the information spots were closed, but it was definitely worth the tradeoff. You would love Yellowstone. I hope you work it in sometime. It's truly spectacular. We'll be putting my advice to the acid test in about a week. We're headed to Great Smoky Mountains National Park -- by far the most visited of all national parks, more than the next three combined. We're hoping that by going before Memorial Day and our usual early starts, we'll be able to enjoy ourselves. GSMNP is actually free to enter, but the catch is you have to pay to park at the trailheads. We are pretty avid hikers, so we are reasonably good at winnowing out the crowds. We're getting off-season rates at a cabin just outside the park. I'll issue an after-action report to see if my smarty-pants recommendations pay off. |
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Post by rizzuto on May 10, 2024 12:11:31 GMT -5
Actually, Yellowstone NP is one I’ve avoided due to reports of constantly large crowds. Not sure if there’s an off-season there…I should look into it and catch Grand Teton at the same time. Zion NP has become another dealing with huge crowds. My wife and I were very fortunate several years ago to visit at the beginning of the off-season, purely by luck. We stayed just outside the park in the town of Springdale at a nice place at about 1/3 the rate of peak season. Most of the restaurants, etc. were still open, minus the crowds. The last time we were there, taking visiting relatives, we were required to park well outside the entrance to the park (we were lucky to find a spot) and take a shuttle into the park which was, of course, jammed. Eventually my brother-in-law and I took the shuttle back into town, settled into a nice little sports bar to watch the Yanks-Indians playoff game while the ladies saw what they could of the park. Sedona is, of course, beautiful, but way out of my league financially as far as real estate. We will however be staying there for a few nights this summer on our way back from Colorado and for a short road trip we have planned for later in the year. I sure wouldn't go to Yellowstone in July or August -- although I have in the past and had pretty good luck, mainly because we would start our day around 4 AM. We usually stay in West Yellowstone, but we've also stayed in Mammoth Hot Springs. But in any of those parks, one thing I have found is that if you get off on a hiking trail you quickly lose the crowds. Some place like Old Faithful or the boiling mud pots trail you have to be there at the break of day to enjoy, but really not many people venture very far away from the main sites. And of course by going in shoulder season like May or October, it really isn't bad. Two years ago we went to Grand Canyon NP in January -- you obviously have to pick your day at that time of year, we were staying in Sedona and when the weather was clear, we went. Always ready to run at a moment's notice, of course. It was beautiful. Hardly anyone was there, even at the typically crowded overlooks. A lot of the information spots were closed, but it was definitely worth the tradeoff. You would love Yellowstone. I hope you work it in sometime. It's truly spectacular. We'll be putting my advice to the acid test in about a week. We're headed to Great Smoky Mountains National Park -- by far the most visited of all national parks, more than the next three combined. We're hoping that by going before Memorial Day and our usual early starts, we'll be able to enjoy ourselves. GSMNP is actually free to enter, but the catch is you have to pay to park at the trailheads. We are pretty avid hikers, so we are reasonably good at winnowing out the crowds. We're getting off-season rates at a cabin just outside the park. I'll issue an after-action report to see if my smarty-pants recommendations pay off. Here's hoping you don't get caught in the "Smokey Mountain Rain." |
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