Walking Amongst the Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon

Our visit to southern Utah in late October/early November meant that weather was a bit of a factor in planning … Continue reading Walking Amongst the Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon

Zion in Autumn: Hiking the Narrows

From the start of our trip five months prior, the Narrows were on our radar. Not sure if we’d ultimately … Continue reading Zion in Autumn: Hiking the Narrows

Zion National Park is best known for two hikes: The Narrows and Angel’s Landing. The Narrows was one of the … Continue reading Observation Point: The Best Hike in Zion You May Not Have Heard Of

Any respectable cross country trip of the United States typically includes a stop at the Grand Canyon – okay, if … Continue reading Some Grandfatherly Bonding Time at the Grand Canyon South Rim

Okay, maybe I’m being a little bit dramatic with this title, but this hike was much harder than I was … Continue reading How Mosaic Canyon Was Almost the Death of Me in Death Valley

No trip to Death Valley National Park would be complete without visiting its claim to fame – Badwater Basin – … Continue reading The Salt Flats of Badwater Basin, Death Valley National Park

On our full day at Joshua Tree National Park, we did the Boy Scout Trail, but made a quick stop … Continue reading Cholla Cactus Garden: Joshua Tree National Park

Having become familiar with the concept of a joshua tree from the namesake album by the band, U2, I’d always … Continue reading Joshua Tree National Park

Since selling the house and leaving on our extended honeymoon, we have traveled for over six months full-time in our … Continue reading John and Katie’s RV Honeymoon: A recap of the first six months on the road