Gwilda,

It does sound as if we are planning similar trips! We first thought to fly out and rent an RV to make this trip, but as we've never rented one, figured we'd better do it a little closer to home first! (we're in VA) We are tent campers, but don't have enough time to make this trip with the tent.

I think Mesa Verde will be awesome. I know my daughter will enjoy learning more about the Pueblo and Anasazi, and the area around there just sounds beautiful. My husband will NOT get on a horse (!), so I am hoping that my daughter and I will be able to take a half-day trip at some point.

Like you, it's been a dream of mine to visit Yellowstone. (and what a wonderful treat to have your grandmother's journal!) I am starting to wonder, though, if we should save it for another trip - and combine Glacier NP with it.

Are you have as much difficulty as I am trying to decide among all the great places to see????

Marie