Onto a real Jurassic Park where Stegosaurus, Allosaurus and Diplodocus once roamed – Dinosaur National Monument – where you can view over 1,500 bony dinosaur remains from the the late Jurassic period.

The Green River snakes through the monument forced through tight channels with towering cliffs, culminating in the Split Mountain Canyon.

Can you spot La Señorita?

A quiet river-side campground offered a starting point for a 20-mile bike ride through the monument and a lovely morning hike.

I love my National Parks Senior Pass, which you can purchase at age 62. It’s a life-long pass that allows free entrance to any National Park or Monument. Plus, campground fees are 50% for pass holders – which amounts to $10/night at most National Monuments and less in National Forests. Cost-effective recreation and entertainment in some of my favorite areas in the U.S.

Tonight I am in need of a shower. No shower in most of these campgrounds, so it is dip in the Green River, which I veto as it is running fast, high and is dang cold. My fall back is my handy little shower on the back of La Senorita. It gets the job done. Now for a glass of chilled sauvignon blanc…

La buena vida…