Deserts and National Parks: California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico
UT-Return to Moab’s Canyons
Oh Utah! A few weeks ago we revisited Moab as part of a 3 week road trip – why not detour to Moab? Our previous visit (2019) left 2 little hikes on my “Next Time” list that needed to be checked off. So worth it!
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CA-Death Valley
Death Valley – hottest of the hot and lowest of the lows. If you’ve been there, you know. If not….go!…
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UT-Towering Zion
Zion is totally unique – diversity in all direction. Hike, climb, sit and wonder.
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UT-Bryce Canyon – WOW!
Evident from the first glance why this park is almost every newcomer’s favorite. Otherwordly.
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UT-Goblins, Capitol Reef
Quirky – Goblin Valley State ; Challenging – Capitol Reef; Scenic Byway – Burr Road – (THE WINNER!)
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UT-Monument Valley, Canyonlands, Arches
Through Monument Valley and then north to Arches and Canyonlands. The phrase “Now I’ve seen it all”, does not apply.
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USA – Hawaii, Florida
Colorado: Hike Maroon Bells, Canyons
“Getting to know a place on foot connects me” – F. Mayes and we were happy to do just that in Colorado: Hiking in two canyon national monuments and a Colorado icon.
Colorado Aspens: Road Trip
A September Road Trip in Colorado: We’ve waited decades to see the aspens turn color. Through the years, many Colorado trips – but never in autumn. Like driving into a calendar.
Blue Hawai’i
Aloha means “joyful sharing of life energy.” Hawaiian words and phrases are woven into everyday life in the islands, so … Continue reading Blue Hawai’i
Florida Magic!
It all began with the phrase “no more snow”. Opening a map we pointed midway down the Florida Atlantic coast … Continue reading Florida Magic!
NV-Valley of FIRE!
A Surprise: In the Mojave Desert, an hour east of Las Vegas, is a small state park – Valley of … Continue reading NV-Valley of FIRE!
AZ-The Ancients, Native Americans
Throughout the southwest, ancient people left their mark but mysteriously abandoned their villages between 750 and 1350 AD/Current Year (CE). … Continue reading AZ-The Ancients, Native Americans
On The Road-Marlene & Steve 