If you are looking for a way to explore your state, State Parks are a great place to start. They often preserve historically significant sites. They offer a way to see your state and learn it’s history! In Arizona, there are currently 31 state parks spread throughout. But when did Read more
I’ve decided to start sharing the books I read each month with my thoughts on each book. Every year I try to read at least 52 books (one per week), so I can share at least four every month. I’m trying to do a mix of kindle, paperback, fiction, and Read more
You want to start hiking. You see all those photos on Instagram and want to go to those amazing places. But to get there, you have to hike. And sometimes you need to hike far. Or scramble over rocks. You aren’t feeling confident in your skills. You haven’t hiked in Read more
Marble Canyon near Page, Arizona, is home to the Colorado River. We walked to the Navajo Bridge from our hotel and took a few photos, including this one. I love how dark the water is and the reflection of the canyon walls. I think it contrasts nicely with the bright Read more
We’ve made it to another year and another decade. I’ve been trying to train for and run a marathon for the past five years — half a decade. And guess what? I’m throwing in the towel. At least for now. A few weeks back, I went out for my 16-mile Read more
National Parks are an excellent destination for everyone. They offer a wide variety of fun for all ages and skill levels. But how did they come about? Yellowstone was the very first National Park in the world, created in 1872. But before that, President Lincoln created the Yosemite Grant Act Read more
Sometimes your dreams and goals change. There can be many reasons for it, and it can take time to see and accept it. I’ve been chasing a marathon for several years and was pushing to get to the line in January. This weekend I realized the marathon is no longer Read more
Trying to pick a favorite image from a place is hard. If it’s made it to my website it means I love it. The process to narrow down images is hard, especially when I can see all the little differences in each photo. Others may think they are very similar Read more
We love to get in our truck and head out to the open road. Whether it’s a day trip or a week-long, road trips can be tons of fun but also are ripe for arguments and disaster. How can you best prepare for a road trip? Make a list. Or Read more
Everyone loves to travel, but what do you take with you? I swear the hardest thing about traveling is the packing. My biggest fear is forgetting something. I know it’s not rational because most items can easily be replaced while traveling. I’ve forgotten nail clippers in the past and had Read more