Trip is now finalized.  We will take 3 driving days to reach Lander, Wyoming from central Ohio via Interstate 80. Along the way we will again revisit and seek new sites to explore on the Oregon Trail as time permits.  Once in Lander we will enjoy the crisp early morning air with coffee and  breakfast while taking in the beautiful distant view of the snow capped Tetons.

We will then drive some two plus hours to Jackson Hole check in the our hotel in town and then head out to the Jenny Lake Trail near the Tetons then back to town.  There we will explore the town, sit for awhile in the town square and dine.

The next morning we will head to Yellowstone and visit sites along the way to our 3 day stay at one of the Old Faithful Lodge Cabins.  Time allowing we will begin exploring the many geysers from just as many vantage points.  The next two days will include further exploration of Yellowstone via different routes taking our time to "take in" the total experience.  This will include day 2 visit to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone and the wonderful waterfalls in the area. Day 3 will include routes to the far north where we hope to spot much of the wildlife of the area.

On day 8 we will head back to Jackson Hole and further explore the Tetons, Snake River and town.

On the morning of day 9 we will head south into Utah on our way to Bryce Canyon stopping first at Park City, Utah.  Our goal throughout the trip is to slow down and take in all the sites along the way.

Day 10 begins our two days of exploring Bryce Canyon-We will stay at Bryce Canyon Lodge.   We will hike  the Sunrise and Sunset trail and view the various vistas of the canyon.

On day 12 we will head out to start our two day exploration of Zion Canyon.  We will stay at Springdale, Utah and use the transportation they provide to the various views and trails

On day 14 we will head out to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon where we will stay at the Canyon Lodge  Cabins for two days

On day 16 we head back up through Bryce toward Torrey, Utah taking in various sites and vistas along scenic byway 12.

On day 17 we head to Moab, Utah for two days and explore Canyonlands and Arches National Parks.

On day 19 we head back home which will take us three days making the total trip 21 days and approximately 5200 miles

Returned to Valley Forge to visit several areas missed on our previous visit.  The visitor center was helpful to understanding the entire camp experience.  With wall displayed visuals and text various aspects of the camp are explained.  From planning and building the camp defenses, camp food preparation, soldier entertainment, camp diversity to weapons all are neatly displayed.  Many authentic artifacts from the site are on display as well.

I have also added several pictures not included in the first set