New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Colorado make up the Four Corners, the only spot in the country where four states meet.
Travelers can explore the history of the American Frontier and see breathtaking landscapes and sites like at the Monument Valley.
Gabriel Homes Resident Seeks Sites at the American Frontier!
Dave, a resident at Gabriel Homes, vacationed in three of the Four Corner states to see his brother Michael and his mom Barb for his birthday. The brothers spent several days at Michael’s home in New Mexico, but plans quickly went off the rails. Dust storms and heavy winds closed the city’s nearest highway, I-10.
“We had to stay inside because of the storms, so Michael and I celebrated my birthday a day early,” Dave said, smiling. “Michael got me my favorite cake, German chocolate. I quickly ate my two slices!”
When the storms cleared on Dave’s birthday, the brothers made up for lost time.
Dave and Michael went on a six-hour road trip to Surprise, AZ. In Arizona, Dave’s childhood baseball team, the Kansas City Royals, played the Seattle Mariners during spring training at Surprise Stadium. The Royals won 9-6 in part thanks to two-run and three-run home runs hit by centerfielder Joey Wiemer and designated hitter M.J. Melendez, respectively.
“Dave and I had a blast together despite the dust storms,” Michael said. “Our trip brought us back to rides we took as kids. Dad loved loading us into the car and driving us to no place in particular. In this case, seeing our childhood team made the trip special for us.”
Since he was conveniently in Arizona, Dave flew from Phoenix to Utah to see his mom, Barb.
They spent most of their time together at home, so Dave helped replace home decorations and meal prep. Barb says cooking is one of Dave’s favorite things to do around home.
“We had cold weather with rain and snow here. When the weather was nicer, Dave and I went to Antelope Island in Great Salt Lake. The island has a big herd of bison, but we could only get a photo with the bison statue.”
Fortunately, there was no shortage of indoor activities until the weather cleared.
The two went to a dinner theater, where actors did a spoof on Star Wars. Dave finished his adventures at a museum attached to the restaurant on the history of Salt Lake’s pioneer past. There, he took photos with a stagecoach and a “Wanted” sign.
