Palm Springs lives up to the hype. As an east coast person, I had only really learned about the famous Palm Springs through TV and movies. Glamorous, wealthy, fabulous. Perfect weather. Perfect tans. Perfect teeth. Everywhere perfect. That can’t be real. Surely. Nope. It’s real. Palm Springs is all that. Sure, it has some flaws… Read More Twelve days in a desert paradise
It was a hard choice, but we opted to leave our Palm Springs lodging to take a weekend in Joshua Tree National Park. This park was absolutely worth the trip over. There was so much to see and so many great hikes through two distinct deserts, the Colorado Desert and the Mojave Desert. We saw… Read More Side quest to Joshua Tree
We continued our march across the country and chose to stay a week in Tuscon, Arizona, in a rental home that abuts the Saguaro National Park. In fact, to get to the home we needed to drive through a winding portion of the park itself before getting onto a rutted dirt road for the last… Read More A week in Tucson and a night in Yuma
This past weekend’s travels and explorations practically defy description. I’ve been mulling it over, trying to figure out how best to convey what I experienced. I’m certain neither word nor image will do it justice. But as I am committed to try and capture our wanderings and ponderings here, I’ll give it a go. Part… Read More A dichotomy of nature
No one accidentally ends up at Big Bend, despite it being so large it sounds impossible to miss. At over 800,000 acres (1200 square miles) on the Texas/Mexico Border, you would think it would be readily accessible from all directions, but the vastness of our country is shockingly apparent when you realize how long and… Read More A weekend in Big Bend National Park
We made it safely to South Dakota, a new state for both of us. And while this is our first time here, we both sincerely hope it will not be our last. We are briefly staying in Rapid, City, and today we got to explore the charming old-styled downtown. It was quintessential Americana: Flags waving,… Read More Our South Dakota interlude
It’s hard to believe that we are nearing the end of our stay here. The past week (or so) was mostly quiet, with normal day-to-day living. We did get to catch the band, Jamestown Revival, one night and we did go out for dinner at a downtown restaurant. But other than that, we really just… Read More Our final stretch in Bozeman
From Friday afternoon to Sunday evening, we were surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty, geological wonders, and more wildlife than I’ve ever seen. I’m completely blown away by what Yellowstone offers its visitors. Sure, it’s a dangerous place. “Low-key terrifying,” to quote one friend. And my mom has been sure to keep me apprised of all… Read More A Weekend in Yellowstone
Sometimes there are no words and the pictures are not enough. But they are all I have, so I’ll offer them here for our weekend at Glacier National Park where we hiked 9 miles on Saturday and 11 miles on Sunday. Over the weekend we saw glaciers, Iceberg Lake, moose, deer, hares, gophers, bison, and… Read More Sometimes there are no words
Empty Nest Wanderings 