Did I mention how happy I was to have had ear plugs and an eye mask on this trip? There were cars pulling in at all hours, most of them using the bathroom at least once (especially one with the squeaky door) with no concern for anyone who might be trying to get a few hours…
Category: Hikes and Stories
Salmon Mushroom Polenta and Go Outdoors Camping Cookbook 2017
It’s hard to believe that it has been a year since I shared some recipes in the Go Outdoors Camping Cookbook but I guess it’s true because this year I am sharing a few more in their second edition! About the time we were at Lake Sylvia State Park, I was deciding on which…
See You On The Trail
As I sit down tonight to get tomorrow’s Friday Faves and blog newsletter together and start writing on Day 4 of my Spring Break Road Trip, I came to the realization that “hiking season” is here. I know what you are thinking, isn’t it always hiking season with me? True, it is. But this is the time…
Spring Break Road Trip Day 3: Lyin’ Down At Horseshoe, Tiger Beetles, and Bear Right At Wild Cows, Oh My!
Editor Note: If you thought Day 2 was a long day, get ready for Day 3. If you have only been following along to get to our visit to Supai and Havasupai Falls, today is when that adventure itself begins with camping at the trailhead. But there was a whole day of fun before we…
Spring Break Road Trip Day 2, Part 2: Queen of Bryce, Hoodoo Groot, and A Tarp
When I left you in Spring Break Road Trip Day 2,Part 1: Angel of Zion and More Weeping, we were leaving Zion National Park an driving towards Bryce National Park. We drove out of Las Vegas about 24 hours ago and our goal is to hit as many fun things as we can before our…
Spring Break Road Trip Day 2, Part 1: The Angel of Zion and More Weeping
As you can imagine, I was up bright and early today. Nothing over my head to block the brightening of the sky and sheer anticipation (dread?) of what the rest of my trip will bring. Do these things come in threes? I had told Denise the night before that I wanted to get up as early…






