Kendra Lowry

I dream of more than one park. My perfect dream vacation includes the The Mighty Five in Utah including The Grand Canyon. The only thing to make it more perfect would be to raft through the Grand Canyon for a capstone. I have only been to two of these parks, and it was many years ago. Both were impressive enough that they are etched in my memory over 30 years later. Part of my dream is to experience these amazing places with my husband who has never experienced any of these extraordinary parks.

My favorite adventure was a fishing trip to Canada with my dad and sister when I was a teen. My dad flew us to the location (no roads in summer), rented a boat from an Indian named Fred, and went across a large lake with waves too large for a fishing boat. It was remote, primitive, challenging, and the most rewarding experience. We saw awesome beauty, caught incredibly large fish, and grew closer with the challenges that trip presented (such as hypothermia, a broken shear pin, and wet gear).

I would make my dream vacation come true! My husband and I would hike our way through the national parks, taking in kayaking and white water rafting along the way, of course. This dream vacation has been elusive due to logistics and finances. The use of an RV and 10k would turn this long-time dream into a reality.