No grand tour of America’s wild places would be complete without at least a night in Las Vegas. Having been to Vegas multiple times in my younger years, I had fond memories of fascinating light shows, futuristic arcade games, cruising … Read More

After a quiet night of writing and photo processing in the Kaibab National Forest, I returned to the South Rim for another expedition into the inner reaches of the Grand Canyon. Today, I would descend from the South Kaibab trailhead … Read More

Whether or not it registered with me, I had been anticipating this day for a long time. Today, I would reach the Grand Canyon. Easily one of the most identifiable and impressive features on the continent, it is a linchpin … Read More

As I headed north out of Tucson, Sam had never sounded better. The not-so-subtle whomping in the tire was gone. With the exhaust leak fixed, the engine purred like a kitten. Even as I chugged along at highway speeds, the … Read More

I rolled into California in early February, expecting to spend four to six weeks traversing this massive state. After well over three thousand miles, I was finally leaving. From north to south, the state is roughly eight hundred miles long. … Read More

After another quiet night out on the desert flats beyond of the village of Joshua Tree, I headed into Joshua Tree Coffee Company to try their signature nitro cold brew. Normally, I keep it simple with a medium or dark … Read More

Our time in Manzanar marked one of my last days with my mom. After spending the day wandering Los Angeles with her, I dropped her off at the airport for her flight home. Even though we didn’t get to visit … Read More

After three full days of exploring, I figure that my mom and I had only put a dent in the list of potential adventures that make Death Valley so spectacular. I’ll just have to add it to my list of … Read More

With our time in Death Valley drawing to a close, my mom and I prepared for one last adventure in the park. Deterred by the ranger’s warnings of snow and ice on the upper reaches Telescope Mountain, we decided not … Read More

Having spent the previous day exploring the southern reaches of Death Valley, we decided to head north for our second day in the park. Running north to south, Death Valley is about one hundred miles long. That means that there … Read More

Since we arrived late at night, both my mom and I had absolutely no idea what we would wake up to in the morning. The night before, we had visited multiple campgrounds hoping to find a secluded spot off the … Read More

Those of you who have been tracking my adventures from the beginning will remember that my mom joined me for a week of hiking, boating, and a ton of driving throughout Maine and Nova Scotia. Ever since then, we have … Read More