traveling, tramping, talking, and taking every chance I get
When I go on road trips I start off beaming with excitement for all the things I've planned to do. All those big plans will come, but there's a lot of open road between here and there. The excitement can quickly fade if you're not keeping your mind occupied while you're on a long stretch... Continue Reading →
While watching a movie tonight I heard a quote that caught my attention. That led me to another quote. Both are attributed to, but most certainly not actually said by, Winston Churchill. Regardless of who said them, the words hold meaning: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that... Continue Reading →
When the alarm went off at 4:45am I was somewhere between excited and dreading our rim to river to rim hike of the Grand Canyon. Before I had a chance to think twice about it I got myself out of bed and put on my hiking clothes for the day. Making sure everything was ready... Continue Reading →
When you wake up in a warm, comfortable bed knowing that you're leaving on a long road trip where you'll be sleeping in a tent most of the time it's pretty hard to get up. To that point, we took our time starting the morning. Eventually we got going and packed up the remainder of... Continue Reading →
The day before a road trip is always the day I pack, never sooner. It's part procrastination and part knowing that what I'm packing is what I use daily. Even though I pack at the last minute, I'm constantly making a list leading up to a trip. You never know when something will remind you... Continue Reading →
When you talk about biking in Utah, most people assume you're talking about mountain biking. Utah has some of the best mountain biking in the world, but that's not what I'm talking about. I have yet to brave the single track downhills and smooth red rock drops that Utah is famous for in the world... Continue Reading →
It's hard to believe it's been a whole year since I did this interview! It's one of my favorite that I've done, and it's a perfect way to sort of re-launch my ambition for this project. I've been living in Salt Lake City since April, and it finally feels like home. That's one of the... Continue Reading →
Delicious and beautiful, the War Cry by Barbarian Beer might not be the first thing you think of when you hear Idaho, but Boise has a vibrant beer community and some offerings that would make the mouth of any cicerone start to water. I'm going to highlight a few of my favorite places from my... Continue Reading →
Our National Monuments are under attack by a reckless regime in the United States government that sees no value beyond the bottom line. There is still time to make your voices heard. Visit this website before July 9, 2017 to leave a comment letting the government know that these designations are important for us and future... Continue Reading →
Hiking The Subway in Zion National Park has been something I've wanted to do ever since I saw the photos on my first visit. It always seemed impossible to plan with my spontaneous visits to the park. My previous attempts at getting a permit the day I visited had been unsuccessful, but this time Becca... Continue Reading →
don't worry, i'm finite. 