An unexpected start leads to a peaceful hike along Colorado’s Granite Ridge Trail, where rugged beauty, forest serenity, and mountain vistas define a perfect outdoor escape.
Join a captivating journey through Saguaro National Park, uncovering the fascinating world of saguaro cacti, mining history, and unexpected desert discoveries! Plus a presidio!
Hiking in Chiricahua National Monument prompts reflection on life’s influences. Consider who and what shapes your life, and make conscious choices about your path and your life.
Step into the rugged history of Apache Pass, where water was more precious than gold, and Fort Bowie once stood proud as both a refuge and a battleground.
Ready to confront uncomfortable truths about history and morality? Are we repeating past mistakes? It's time to reflect and decide which side of history we want to stand on.
Join me on an unforgettable hike through Echo Canyon in Chiricahua National Monument, where nature's stunning rock formations tell silent stories of resilience and beauty.
Hiking in Cochise Stronghold, I found pictographs, sparking thoughts on human creativity and change. Sitting in the shade of some huge boulders, I ask, "What are you creating?"
Explore Cochise Stronghold’s history and stunning landscapes in Southeast Arizona, discover hidden pictographs, and discover if a for-sale historic mercantile is for you!
Exploring Coronado National Forest, hiking sky islands, visiting military museums, and savoring local flavors in Bisbee. An adventure worth every step!
Explore historic Patagonia and Sonoita, AZ ranches, the scenic beauty of Coronado National Forest, and an unexpected challenge from a dirt road on my Ultimate American Quest.
In this mini-adventure, I explore Tumacacori National Historic Park, savor delicious Mexican food, and chat about a change to my website and a clarified focus for my adventure.
Rolling back into a forest with larger trees was emotionally soothing and allowed me to check off National Treasure #48 on my quest list, with #49 and an interesting museum close by.
While this wasn't exactly my original plan, returning to one of my favorite places in the Arizona desert provided me with the isolation I needed to work on a major website project.
Oregon Pipe Cactus National Monument was more beautiful than I ever expected, and I had two perfectly wonderful hikes: one to a mine and mine store ruins and one to a double arch.
After spending time in the Sonoran Desert National Monument, working on trailer projects and walking in the desert, I explored the mysteries of the Casa Grande National Monument.
On an evening, where I was not expecting the sky to produce much of a sunset I was treated to quite a surprise while I was FaceTime with my oldest son in the evening.
