The Grand Canyon is without a doubt one of the most awe inspiring places on the face of this earth. As some of you may recall from an earlier post, I got skunked on seeing the canyon from both the … Continue reading
Grand Canyon National Park
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Joshua Tree and Lake Havasu
I had mixed feelings when I pulled out of Lake Jennings Campground last month. I’d been camped there for more than two months (short of my side trips to Anza Borrego and Carlsbad) and the place had really grown on … Continue reading
California Coast, Lake Jennings and the Seahawks’ gift to Dad
After four days of tent camping in Anza Borrego Desert while celebrating New Years with friends, I headed for the refreshing coast of California. Carlsbad to be exact. South Carlsbad State Beach to be even more exact. I camped here … Continue reading
With Winter Approaching (and Elissa too!)…
Crunch time… between hikes! Time to get caught up on my blogging. At this very moment I am camped in Grand Canyon National Park which, interestingly, is where I left off on the last tale of my adventure… on my … Continue reading
Before the Journey
After a major snafu that came about after a recent WordPress (blog site) update I’m even more behind on my blogging than normal. I’m grateful that I’ve been sitting still in the San Diego area for awhile. Sitting still means … Continue reading
Experiencing “The Wave”
At last writing I left you all wondering if I ever got my coveted permit to hike “The Wave”. Sorry to leave you on the edge of your seats longer than I had planned. After several days of “off-grid” tent … Continue reading
Coyote Buttes, Coral Pink Sand Dunes and Dinosaur Tracks!
After my amazing, wonder-filled visits to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks it was time to move on to yet another place that had long been on my “bucket list”. I read about “The Wave” (part of Coyote Buttes North … Continue reading
The Magic of Bryce Canyon
Once again I’m astonished at the length of time it has taken me to get to a post. I can blame my ongoing struggle with inconsistent (and often nonexistent) internet connection for most of the delay, but I also enjoyed … Continue reading
Be Still My Heart… Love Zion! (part 2)
While visiting with the park ranger (mentioned in the last post) who was so helpful with her trail suggestions, I asked her if any would be preferable… photographically speaking… early or late in the day. Thankfully she had some knowledge … Continue reading
Be Still My Heart… Love Zion! (part 1)
Zion National Park is a place I have anticipated seeing for a very long time. I was actually heading there in the early spring of 2012 when I had my first (and thankfully minor) breakdown in The Beast. That happened … Continue reading