End of the Road (Trip) – Some Thoughts
The road trip portion of my sabbatical has come to an end. Here are some random thoughts about being on the road since late November 2017. Read More …
Tag: southern tier road trip
Beyond the 100th Meridian
Heading back to the American West across the High Plains of Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico. Read More …
New Mexico: Pueblos, Badlands, and Volcanoes
Further exploration of some areas both new to me and some old favorites. Read More …
Still in the Desert – Moab and Bears Ears
Some hiking and backpacking in the Moab area. My friend Joan will soon be leaving the Moab area, so one last trip (for now!) had to be done. Read More …
Bears Ears: The Relaxing Way
Just a few days of enjoying basecamp in Bears Ears. I hiked, I read, I scrambled up the cliffs and just took in the views for hours at a time. Why? Because I can. 🙂 Read More …
Savoring an old favorite
Almost a week spent camping, hiking, exploring, and enjoying both the well-known and the obscure in Hovenweep and Canyons of The Ancients National Momuments. Read More …
Ambling in Arizona for Spring Break
Part Three of the Spring Break spent with the extended Boulder clan. Read More …
Spring Break: Utah Style
Three days in The Valley of The Gods. An ideal location for exploring the area. Read More …
The Pueblo Path
Some exploring of the ancient places as I make my way to meet up with friends for their children’s Spring Break. Read More …
Canadian River Canyon Camping
Some hiking and camping at a previously obscure High Plains canyon that is a little more on the radar. Read More …
High Plains Enchantment – Sabinoso Wilderness
Some hiking and camping in the newly accessible (only since Nov 2017) Sabinoso Wilderness that is about 50 miles from Las Vegas, NM. Read More …
Last Push: AZ and NM to Colorado
A lot of driving since J-Tree as I made my way back to Colorado for some presentations coming up. Read More …
Joshua Tree National Park
Some hiking and camping in Joshua Tree National Park. Read More …
GGG X – Henry Coe State Park
Four days of backpacking and two days of camping at a hiker gathering. Great to meet people in person I’ve known online for years. Read More …
Redwoods and Ocean
Some time spent along the California coast exploring the ocean and the redwoods. Read More …
Bay Area Exploring
Some time spent in the Bay Area. San Francisco is the perfect city for simply meandering and seeing what nooks and crannies await! Read More …
Viva Las Vegas Red Rocks
Some dispersed camping the night before and then a half day spent at Red Rocks Canyon just outside of Las Vegas. Read More …
Into The Valley of Death
Some time spent in Death Valley National Park. I’ve been to the desert before…but Death Valley is unlike anything I’ve seen. Read More …
Into The Valley of Fire
Some time spent at The Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada not far from Vegas. Red rocks, bighorns, and desert landscapes abounded! Read More …
Random observations from the road
Some musings, ideas, and mildly useful tips from two months of traveling Read More …
Zion Wanderings
A visit to Zion National Park on my way to points west. Conveniently, I have friends associated with the park! Read More …
Arches Ambling and Beyond
I visited a friend in Moab, saw some unique pictographs, enjoyed Arches National Park in the off-season, and wondered how the government shutdown would affect my trip. Read More …