Happy July 4 in Park City, Utah

Celebrations for the 4th of July here in Park City are abundant--always a matter of choosing which activities to join in--there are so many!!July 3 we chose to hit Willow Creek Park to watch the fireworks at Canyons Mountain Resort. We had a big group with lots of toddlers--I love to see them watch the fireworks!! My aunt, Andy Zildjian drove in from Scottsdale by way of Durango and Moab to celebrate with us. Sammy flew up from Phoenix late this evening, and so did Krista Tye--my dear friend who is the cheif operations and buyer for all retail at Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas! Krista's friend, Elizabeth also flew in that night--both girls were in desperate need of a mountain, nature, and cool air fix--to de-stress!

July 4 we hit Park Ave in Park City to see the parade--we saw the tail end as we were too busy talking and relaxing to head off our mountain in time! I rode my FATBOY into town and as you can see--people love to photograph that bike! My buddy on the bike is Mr. Cooper--age 3 who already knows how to turn on the ignition and honk the horn--I will be taking him for a ride as soon as his parents will let him! The other photo is with Cooper and "Motorcycle Sam. "We finished off the day with a party at our place--ribs , local corn, more tasty dishes,and lots of great friends. The grand finale-- Tracy's homemade peach and apple pies.
July 5, Krista and I actually worked sitting up on our deck with our inspiring view and came up with some great things for me to create for the main store at Hard Rock. I have been selling cowboy hats to her at that store since they opened years ago. A fun and new category will be the Do Rags embellished with Swarovski crystals--they will be in the main store as well as Pink Taco! Ride ON!!!!!We finished this day off with a sunset boat cruise at Deer Creek Reservoir, south of Heber City with a view of Mt. Timpenegos--Sammy and Tracy braved the water to wake board!
July 6 we shopped town and hit the Park City Silly Market. This is a fun event with vendors set up on lower Main in Park City. Vendors are selling everything from giant adult teeter totters to lobster rolls from Maine!! Music everywhere, tasting goodies, and lots of clever items to buy for home and apparel. It is every Sunday till Oct. from 10am to 4pm. We also visited my friend, Karen Terzian's gallery. Krista and I couldn't resist new necklaces made by a new designer--L. Jonas---we liked a lot of her pieces--but the ones we bought---she had tied turquoise nuggets to create the "chain" --I bought a hammered PEACE symbol pendant and Krista bought a gorgeous sterling cross. This designer uses her vast collection of items from all over the world to create fabulous necklaces and bracelets--the gallery is on upper Main on the right side heading uphill. I rode the big bike in and parked on the corner from Mary Janes-- had lots of fun talking to the people who couldn't pass by the bike without comments and pictures!!!
We are just catching up from all the festivities and look forward to our next travels. This Thursday,we are heading to Aspen on the bikes by way of Steamboat Springs, Colorado for my daughter, Adrienne's #23 b-day July 12. Make sure to tune in next week for more adventures!!
Diva Tip: Everyone who knows me--knows I am a confirmed tequila drinker--but I have found a new drink I love this summer!!!Finlandia Grapefruit Fusion mixed with pink lemonade!!! Yummy!!


Diva Links:
http://parksillysundaymarket.com
http://terziangalleries.com


Ride Safe and Viva la Diva!

More Grand Juction trip photos

I wanted to share a few more photos from this trip!!

Motorcycle trip to Grand Junction

Last Thursday, Tim and I took off for Grand Junction with the mission of checking out Country Jam, a possible TEAM DIVA venue. We left Park City through Francis on Hwy 32--- nice and cool over Wolf Creek Pass, Hwy 35 to Duchesne, Hwy 40 to hot (and I don't mean spicy!) Vernal!!We turned south at Dinosaur onto Hwy 64, then through Rangely on Hwy 134 to the mighty I70 into Grand Junction.

Next morning we experienced the Colorado National Monument trail--approx. 23 miles of the most breath taking "Rim Rock Drive." Sheer walled canyons and towering red sandstone spires made it hard to keep an eye on the road--all my years of travelling through Grand Junction--NEVER took the time to see this area--it is a MUST!! It is a National monument--must pay a fee to enter--entrances are south of I70 and west of Grand Junction or south of I70 and near town of Fruita. We exited near Fruita--then rode west on the intersate to the MACK exit for Country Jam. There is nothing at this exit except the big pasture where the Jam is set up. There were lots of food vendors and vendors selling things from personal misters to beer koozies shaped like barbells!!! I can tell you this--it had to be at least 110 degrees and there were hardly any trees to provide any shade!! I think the Diva would melt to death out there--so I am glad I checked it out before signing up!!

Back on I70 and off at Hwy 128 as we had decided to stay that night near MOAB. I found a wonderful resort/ranch called the Red Cliffs Lodge. It was hotter than a motha riding into the lodge--but the scenery took the edge off--plus we were along the Colorado River. This lodge is located on mile 14, 16 mi. from Moab, and has it all--tons of activities, pool, jacuzzi, restaurants, and even Castle Creek Winery!. We tasted all the wines, bought a bottle--bought sack lunch and collapsed in our air conditioned fabulous room! For us--- a nap, a dip in the refreshing pool, then off to dinner. We dined outside on the long deck with the red cliffs and Colorado River for a view--sun was setting and the red cliffs turned about 20 different shades of reds, oranges, and finally purples before dark. The staff there was awesome--loved our waitress, and ate like little piggies--all accompanied by great local wines!! Great fun checking out the Cowboy Museum downstairs in the main lodge--everything from the local history of the family who owns the ranch, to all the movies--tons of them from John Wayne, Thelma and Louise, and even Austin Powers--filmed there in the valley. Check out my web site for more of the photos--www.teamdiva.com.


We hit the road to MOAB the next morning, the ride in was again full of great scenes of shear rock along the Colorado River--the smell of bacon in the air with all the campers cooking breakfast.I could also smell the river water mixed with the cotton woods!. Met some gas pals --a gang riding from Ohio--on their baggers--were on their way to Las Vegas---mucho caliente for them!!! Breakfast for us was at the Jailhouse Cafe---an historical landmark for the food as well as the building.Ready for the ride home, we hit Hwy. 191 north past Arches National Park--(decided to do this one next trip!)-- travelled on I70 to Green River--turned off on 191, through the Ashley Nation Forest.It was a great road with hardly any traffic and my favorite--- wide open and curvy highway--to Duchesne--and back to Park City the same way we came. We had a nice stop at the top of Wolf Creek Pass--elevation over 9000 ft--so nice and cool--still some snow up there! Back to Park City--washed the trail dust and bugs off the bikes...ready for the next adventure!!

Diva Riding tips in the heat: a) best protection for lips--tinted SPF #8, by ALBA Botanica--I wear "BLAZE" shade--70% organic--available at Whole Foods b)saturate your bandanna with cold water to keep your head cool c) wear lightweight, light colored long sleeved t-shirts--(no sunburned arms!!)I use the covered hair ties at my wrist to keep my sleeves from blowing up my arm!

Diva's Food Tips: Red Cliff Lodge ---everything was fabulous--from the homemade raspberry vinaigrette, yeast rolls, lamb chops, and veggie pasta--don't forget the sour apple bread pudding!! Jailhouse Cafe --Eggs Benny, and Ginger spice pancakes with homemade apple butter--lots of cinnamon!!

Diva's links:

http://www.nps.gov/colm  Colorado Monument
http://www.countryjam.com Country Jam info
http://www.RedCliffsLodge.com Red Cliffs Lodge
http://www.moabhappenings.com/ article on Jailhouse Cafe
http://www.albabotanica.com Diva's favorite tinted lip protection, "Terra Tints"

Happy July 4, until next week
Ride Safe and Viva la Diva