It’s been a busy week in the world of travel and internet musings, how could you possibly follow it all? That’s where we come in. We, meaning the too attractive for radio people at UpTake, collect the links and pitches that fill up our respective inboxes and then we share them with you, the reader. It’s like a service. You’re welcome.

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And now, for your perusing pleasure, here are some of the headlines and stories from the past week in travel. Enjoy.

What’s happening at the Jackson Hole Mountain Resort? (Jackson Hole)

National Geographic waxes fondly about NASA and the shuttle program. (NatGeo)

Like a good garage sale? How about one that is 50 miles long? The Finger Lakes region of New York state has what you need. (Cayuga County)

The Ritz-Carlton in Marana, AZ (where my dad is mayor!) lets you pick your own juice right off the tree. True story. (Ritz-Carlton)

British Airways has a great sale going on — it ends at midnight tomorrow! (BA.com)

It’s not too early to start thinking about Colorado’s fall foliage, and Box Canyon Lodge has some discounts. (Box Canyon Lodge)

Cave of the Mounds just outside of Madison, WI has some great family fun on the horizon! (Cave of the Mounds)

HotelBPM will soon be putting a spin on New York boutique hotels. (HotelBPM)

Going to Chicago? Feeling presidential? The Fairmont knows how to help. (Chicago Fairmont)

Tour the Disney Wonder cruise ship. (510 Families)

What to do on a family vacation to Copenhagen. (RookieMoms)

And there you have it. Travel well, friends.

Well, we’re back. Ten days, 3026 miles, and 912 pictures later. I’d like to summarize my trip with some favorite pictures from each day and each stop along our route. Rest assured, you will all be regaled with details over the coming weeks!

7/30: A long-haul drive – Phoenix, AZ to Salt Lake City, UT. The picture is of the Painted Desert in northern Arizona, taken from the truck as we drove along.

7/31: Another long-haul drive – Salt Lake City, UT to Teton Village, WY; exploring Jackson Hole, WY. The first picture is of downtown Jackson Hole with a view of the Jackson Hole ski area. The second picture is of downtown Jackson Hole, by the entrance to the Town Square (one of the famous Elk Antler Arches can be seen to the left).

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Hello, all! I’m writing this during our Epic Road Trip, from my hotel room in Teton Village, near Jackson, WY. We’re right on the doorstep of the Grand Teton National Park. My husband and I just returned from journeying the length of the park, so before I crash for a well-deserved nap, I thought I would share a few of the scenes from today’s adventures.

Bridge across Cottonwood Creek, with Tetons in the background. Pic taken at the Jenny Lake Visitor's Center in Grand Teton National Park.

Cottonwood creek, with the Tetons in the background, shot from the Jenny Lake Visitor Center in Grand Teton National Park.

A moose, pic shot from a road bridge using the zoom lens. Moose Junction turn-off, Grand Teton National Park.

I’ll continue to post as I get the chance, and share this wonderful experience with you all. It’s truly a stunning setting, and we’re having the time of our lives.

Road Trip - photo by wili_hybrid

(Continued from Part One, Part Two, and Part Three.)

Back when my husband was about ten years old, his family took a road trip from Arizona to Wyoming to visit some family. Picture, if you will, the family packed in the old woody station wagon – Mom, Dad, my husband, and his two younger sisters. Picture, if you will, all of the luggage and gear that said family would require, also packed into the aforementioned station wagon. And, picture (again, if you will) two 150+ pound German Shepherds gleefully sprawled among the children in the back seat, tongues lolling, drool a-spraying. All crammed into this one station wagon. For fifteen hours straight (his dad didn’t believe in pit stops), and nearly a thousand miles. One way.

It’s a wonder my husband didn’t need therapy for this childhood experience. But, not only did he come out the other side of it (basically) normal, he’s willing to repeat the experience. Sans the station wagon. And the other family members. And the dogs.

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