Bluff, Utah is an unassuming, sparsely populated little town in the southeastern corner of Utah. Although seemingly in the middle of nowhere, it’s surrounded by opportunities for adventure. Along with John and Pam, and… Continue reading
We’d heard about Betatakin Ruins, an ancient ancestral Puebloan settlement, from Eric and Laurel who had hiked it a couple of years ago. Reading her post about the guided hike piqued our interest… Continue reading
We first saw the incredible formations in Monument Valley during our drive through the area on highway 163 a couple of years ago. At that time I was reminded of the amazing scenery… Continue reading
A place we missed exploring during our last visit to Page, Arizona was “Nonnezoshe”, meaning “rainbow turned to stone.” We were lucky to get a boat tour reservation in late March during this… Continue reading
When we first camped in Page, Arizona in Spring 2016, we had a great time and vowed to return. That visit was filled with outdoor activities, but several hidden wonderlands remained unexplored in… Continue reading
In addition to airplanes and cars, Steve also loves trains and riding on them. And I have no complaints about them either! During one of our travel planning sessions he noticed that our… Continue reading
With the Sonoran Desert in our rearview mirror, we settled in for a week in the Verde Valley at Cottonwood, midway between the cold high country and the desert floor of Arizona. Several… Continue reading
Our winter stay in the Sonoran Desert this year began in January and seemed to just fly by. After my birding excursions at Patagonia, we returned to Tucson recently to wrap up a… Continue reading
My interest in birds started in January 2013, when we first camped at Patagonia Lake State Park. During that visit, I joined a guided bird walk and soon became a bird enthusiast. Now… Continue reading
Tucson, AZ has become our unofficial annual wintering ground. Having unexpectedly spent six months here last year taught us a lot about the city, and we confirmed it’s not a place we want… Continue reading
