When we left Zion National Park, we were headed for the bright lights of Vegas. We expected the scenic landscape of southern Utah and desert in Nevada, but we did not realize we’d be driving through the tiny town of Virgin, Utah. I used to live in Utah and had never heard of this place […]
North America
Montage Monday: Meeting Truckers on the Road
Every photo conjures up a memory. I really loved taking sunset photos as we drove behind this truck through New Mexico, but of course I can’t look at this photo without thinking about Stella’s and my encounters with truckers on our road trip. Though I have traveled by myself quite a bit, I have to […]
Hiking with Chains at Angel’s Landing
I love hiking and climbing things. I love the thrill of adrenaline pumping activities. (And I should mention that I appreciate the shock value of sending Google images to my parents about what I’ve been up to… just to keep them on their toes.)
Evening Entertainment at Bryce Canyon
After a beautiful day of hiking and admiring the amazing landscapes found in Bryce Canyon, Stella treated us to a little evening entertainment: a modern-day hoedown of sorts. If you’re staying at the Best Western, you pay full price to go to Ebenezer’s Barn and Grill. But if you camp, they give you discount coupons. […]
Below Freezing in Bryce Canyon
When we arrived in Bryce Canyon, we noticed a few things. 1.) It was about a million degrees colder than Moab. 2.) Everything said “Ruby’s” on it. The whole town is basically owned by one person. 3.) Camping at Ruby’s means you get access to the amenities at neighboring Ruby’s Best Western. Score! That means […]
Montage Monday: Bryce Canyon Panorama (Utah)
The landscape in Utah is varied to say the least! The National Parks website describes Bryce Canyon.. “What is Bryce Canyon? Attempts at description lead to paradoxes. Cave without a ceiling? Forest of stone? Even canyon is misleading since Bryce is carved by freeze-thaw cycles, not a river. Yet, “world’s largest pothole” is neither adequate nor […]