Mar 13, 2021 | Hiking in Utah, Travel Utah
Tall ethereal spires topped with distinctive brown caps and eerie white sandstone mounds – all this and more greets the hiker who adventures along the Wahweap Hoodoos Trail near Big Water, Utah. Less of a trail and more of a ramble, the trek follows along a...
Mar 10, 2021 | Hiking in Joshua Tree
Barker Dam Nature Trail is an easy interpretive loop that leads to a lovely hidden pool in Joshua Tree National Park. This small lake attracts an array of animal life in an arid high-desert environment where water is exceedingly scarce. Barker Dam (also called Big...
Mar 7, 2021 | Hiking in Joshua Tree, Hiking Tips, Travel California
Campgrounds full at Joshua Tree National Park? No problem! It’s still possible to sleep under the stars at one of America’s most iconic National Parks … for free! The answer, my friend, is wilderness camping. Backpacking in Joshua Tree is a great way...
Mar 4, 2021 | Hiking in Joshua Tree
Joshua Tree’s stunning rock-strewn landscape and distinctive high desert ecosystem should be on everyone’s bucket list. There are so many amazing things to see in Joshua Tree National Park, however, that it can be hard to know where to begin. If you are...
Feb 28, 2021 | Hiking in Joshua Tree
Located in California’s high desert, Joshua Tree National Park presents visitors with a close look at two fascinating ecosystems: the Mojave and Colorado Deserts. Miles of arid land are dotted with Joshua Trees and loose boulders in one part of the park and are...
Feb 24, 2021 | Hiking in Joshua Tree
West Side Loop Trail Joshua Tree is a delightful moderate-length hike through dense groves of Joshua trees and pinyon pines in Joshua Tree National Park. Tucked away in the park’s remote northwest corner, this 4.9-mile trail is often overlooked – yet it...
Feb 22, 2021 | Hiking in Joshua Tree
Breathtaking views, unique geological formations and a picturesque desert landscape – all these and more await the adventurer who hikes the Black Rock Canyon to Panorama Loop Trail in Joshua Tree National Park. Tucked away in the park’s remote northwest...
Feb 20, 2021 | Hiking in Joshua Tree, Travel California
Escape the crowds in busy Joshua Tree National Park with these two easy yet rewarding trails. Tucked away in the park’s remote northwest corner, the South Park Peak and High View Nature Trails are great family-friendly hikes offering inspiring views. During my...
Feb 18, 2021 | Road Trip, Travel California, Vagabonding
Static crackled and popped on the radio as we drove down the Interstate. Daniel adjusted the tuner but we couldn’t make out any sounds except for the occasional country song. The date was January 6, 2021 and we were driving across a remote section of country on...
Feb 16, 2021 | Hiking in Arizona, Travel Arizona
Sabino Canyon Recreation Area is an amazing place to get acquainted with desert life. From soaring mountains and deep canyons to unique plants and animals found only in the Sonoran Desert, the canyon is a truly special place. Miles of Sabino Canyon trails provide...
