And I don't mean people. We had phenomenal luck, helped by the fact that we were on the road early and spent a long day (12 hours) in the mountains. The first thing we saw were Big Horn Sheep, right by the road. I was on the wrong side of the car, but still got... Continue Reading →
Found Art: Double Heart of Rock
To kick off my latest series of travel posts: a double heart I found in the mountains. (OK, I confess. It was in the parking lot.)
Utah 2008: Goblin Valley
Day 3 of our Utah trip was spent exploring Goblin Valley. Best known as the alien planet in Galaxy Quest, Goblin Valley is full of unusual looking hoodoos. As we walked through the place, it was easy to imagine we were on another planet. I could also see in the shapes around me 1) why... Continue Reading →
Utah 2008: Slot Canyons
Our week-long trip to Utah was eventful and fun-filled. I should say awe-filled; we saw so many wonderful and beautiful things. I feel like there aren't any adjectives that can adequately describe it, so I'll let some pictures do the work. Our first full day in Utah, we took a day hike through Little Wild... Continue Reading →
The Trip to Emmaline Lake – Overview
We're just back from a two-night backpacking trip in the Rockies. It was my first official backpacking trip ever and I came home loaded with good memories, lots of photos, and dreams of trips to come. I'll be posting stories and pictures over the next several days. The Cast of Characters: Kurt and I went... Continue Reading →
