Englestead Canyon, Orderville, Utah
“Events do not cause emotions. Beliefs interact with events to cause emotions.” -JM Unconditional Positive Regard I told you a lot about my last trip to southern Utah with Waypoint Vets here. If you did not read it, you should. Their, or rather our, mission is incredibly important. We aim to keep veterans alive. We […]
Ladder Slot Canyon, near Kanab, Utah
A slot canyon is a narrow channel carved through sandstone by water over millions of years. What makes a canyon a slot canyon is that it is much deeper than it is wide. That’s what she said? Nah, maybe that was a miss. I have been having a lot of adventures in southern Utah. Utah […]
Edmaiers Secret, Paria Canyon-Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness, Page, Arizona
EDMAIER’S SECRET IS A NATURAL sandstone formation located in northern Arizona, specifically within the Paria Canyon-Vermilion Cliffs Wilderness Area near Page, Arizona. It is a hidden gem in the remote wilderness and is named after German landscape photographer Bernhard Edmaier, who first identified the formations from the air. Edmaier’s Secret is characterized by its intricate and vibrant sandstone […]
Coyote Buttes South, Paria Canyon-Vermillion Cliffs Wilderness, near Kanab, Utah and Page, Arizona
Coyote Buttes South was made for experiencing nature in its most pristine form. As compared to the North Coyote Buttes, home of the world-famous Wave, the South has much fewer hikers seeking a permit. Yet the land in the South, with its rock piles (also known as teepees), arches, and fins, is visually stunning and completely […]
Zion National Park, Springdale, Utah
Four days by myself. I have said very few words. Glorious. During the first three days, I hiked over 24 miles with 5,446′ elevation gained. Glorious. I have driven I have no idea how many miles on beautiful desert roads. Glorious. I have forgotten to eat and hydrate. Less glorious. And I have forgotten to […]
Valley of Fire State Park, Moapa Valley, Nevada
You may have heard of The Wave, in the Coyote Buttes North region in the southwest, on the Utah/Arizona border. It is not a hiking trail, but it is a huge rock formation in the shape of – you guessed it – waves. It is beautiful shades of reds and corals with strands of white […]
Red Rocks Canyon National Conservation Area, Las Vegas, Nevada
Solo travel is essential. For me. If it is not essential for you…I probably cannot trust you. International Women’s Day is coming up, which means it is time to revisit Kanab, Utah with Dreamland Safari Tours. Each year they award a few women the Women’s Adventure Award – I was fortunate to win it the […]
Brush Canyon Trail and Mount Bell Loop, Griffith Park, Los Angeles, California
The boys and I have been to nearly every state in the continental United States, with the exception of the entire southwest. Go figure Barbarian Scientist is from southern Cali! As I have said before, when I went to Las Vegas, I run Spartan Races. So, when we had the opportunity for me to participate […]
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho-Morrison, Colorado Roadtrip
I’m restless. Things are calling me away. My hair is being pulled by the stars again. Anais Nin This is a story about friendship and love. Before Covid-19 rocked the world, Barbarian Scientist bought me two tickets to see The Revivalists at the Red Rock Amphitheater. There was no real plan on how I would […]
Las Vegas Springs Preserve Loop, Las Vegas, Nevada
Vegas, Baby! My solo trip from Coeur d’Alene to Kanab was well planned and executed, but I knew that even if the best-laid plan went smoothly, and it did, I would be pretty tired after six days of adventures and well over 1,000 miles of driving. Barbarian Scientist and I have a date competition, which […]