Page Arizona does not rank as a cultural destination. This small town on the northern edge of Arizona was established in 1957 to support the construction of the nearby Glen Canyon Dam. Page’s history is (more…)
April 25, 2012
April 16, 2012
Sedona in the Snow
Unexpected heavy snow in the middle of March altered our Sedona plans. Thoughts of exploring the parched red rock landscape beneath deep blue skies ended. Instead we hunkered inside the aluminum (more…)
June 29, 2011
Southwest: Las Vegas in the Infrared
The last stop on our 7,664 mile Southwestern road trip was at the Circus Circus KOA in Las Vegas. It was an eventful stop as Becky’s Stumpjumper (more…)
National Parks: Bryce Canyon
It’s all about the badlands. In iconic Bryce Canyon National Park the multihued eroded landscape is the singular attraction. Forests of sandstone hoodoos draw visitors. Sometimes it’s good to be badland.
June 26, 2011
National Monuments: Grand Staircase-Escalante and Utah SR-12
Utah State Route 12 links Capitol Reef National Park to Bryce Canyon. In between the two parks is Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. (more…)
National Parks: Capitol Reef
In the middle of the Southwest’s Grand Circle, Capitol Reef is a forgotten National Park. Visitors travel great distances specifically to reach the Grand Canyon, Bryce, Arches, or Zion. (more…)
June 11, 2011
The Southwest: Cortez to Capitol Reef
Many of the iconic landscapes of America’s National Parks lie within the Southwest’s Grand Circle. Is there a region in the States with a greater (more…)
June 3, 2011
National Monuments: Natural Bridges
The Southwest’s Grand Circle is chock full of magazine cover worthy sights. The most iconic of these lay within the boundaries of the regions National (more…)
May 31, 2011
National Parks: Mesa Verde
Mesa Verde is a different type of National Park. Most of United States’ National Parks feature pristine slices of the natural world; Mesa Verde (more…)
May 10, 2011
Fruita: Kessel Run in the Infrared
Gigi needs to run. Being cooped up in the truck and trailer is as trying for a young pooch as it is for humans. We’d like to take Gigi out on the trail (more…)









