The impetus for this trip was my Dad's 5th/50th wedding anniversary (inside joke). We decided to drive from California to Detroit and visit national parks along the way, particularly Zion, Bryce, Isle Royale, and Yellowstone.

Highlights -

Angel's Landing hike in Zion

Canoeing/backpacking on Isle Royale, and a great moose encounter

My first Yellowstone trip. with backpacking, and a great beaver sighting