Viewing the start of Gladiator Fire from Sunset rest area
With our team split one of us is taking a short jaunt to the Sunset rest area to find caches and unexpectedly be witnesses to the start of the major Gladiator fire near Crown King
Kongresshalle a relic from the past
Nuremberg was known as the City of Nazi Party rallies and there are a few well known buildings remaining from that era
Impressive Imperial Castle in Nuremburg
During the stay in Nuremberg the Imperial Castle is a must see due to its historical importance and great views
Fürth, the birthplace of our friend
We visit Fürth with the best guide possible a person born and raised here
Exploring Nuremberg for two days
Nuremberg is where our friend was raised and we visit it for two days exploring the many interesting and historical sites
Starting the trip with the Bavaria Filmcity/Filmstadt
The first morning in Germany is spent exploring the large Bavaria Filmstadt studios and walking through movie sets that we recognize at least partially
Climbing on Bill Williams using Bixler Saddle Trail
Today we explore the Bill Williams area climbing on the Bixler Saddle Trail and encountering turkeys and elks while enjoying great views
A long but beautiful hike to Ballantine Cabin
Today we hike the Ballantine Trail about halfway to Ballantine Cabin passing by The Boulders and enjoying great views and the flowering desert
A weekend exploration of the beautiful Page area
We spend a great weekend in the area around Page exploring beautiful landscapes, wading through rivers and hiking to toadstools and other otherworldly rock formations
The beautiful Toadstools Hoodoo Trail
We end the day with a beautiful hike to the Toadstools that we have seen from above the day prior