Advertisements Over twenty plus years have I driven past the exit sign for Crown King without giving it much thought, as there is nothing in the surrounding area but a vast desert with mountains in the distance. Recently I learned that there actually is an unincorporated community that lives in the mountains, if one isContinue reading “Crown King”
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Chiricahua National Monument
Advertisements 2010 was the last time I was in Chiricahua, and it wasn’t pleasant. I had major health issues, and I ran into my first snake on the trail, which only added to my anxiety and stress. I knew that my return this time around would be more meaningful, carefree and adventurous. At least IContinue reading “Chiricahua National Monument”
Mount Graham
Advertisements The Labor Day long weekend is here, which finally gives me some time to explore a place that I’ve wanted to see for over twenty years now…..Mount Graham. High above the community of Safford, Arizona, this lone mountain is the perfect place to explore while escaping our brutal summer valley heat. The single roadContinue reading “Mount Graham”
Finding myself in Sun Valley Idaho
Advertisements Fifty plus years out here in The West, most of those spent in Northern Utah, yet it took me until 2024 to finally make it up to the Sun Valley area and the Sawtooth mountains. Yet I found that some things are worth the wait. I stayed in a little condo in the SunContinue reading “Finding myself in Sun Valley Idaho”
Big Water
Advertisements I head back outside on a Arizona winter morning for another hike to stretch my legs. Back to the area just past Lost Dutchman where I can access the trail for free. This time I’ll venture off the First Water trail and go East on Big Water. I’m become more adventurous this time around,Continue reading “Big Water”
Finding Sycamore Falls in the snow
Advertisements I think this was my fourth attempt to try and find Sycamore Falls. Deep into the depths of Winter up in Northern Arizona, I slowly bounce along muddy roads as dark clouds swirl above me. It’s about two minutes from starting to snow again. I decide to hike from a new location, and soonContinue reading “Finding Sycamore Falls in the snow”
First Water
Advertisements My first hike of 2024 finds myself in the Sonoran desert just outside of Lost Dutchman State Park. I’ve found a way to access the trailhead for free. I hope to have less than ten years until I retire, and so any way I can save money these days…. Hiking is pretty much myContinue reading “First Water”
Willow Hole, Ryan Ranch, and more for Joshua Tree 2023
Advertisements It’s time for a good cry in my special spot in this world, Joshua Tree. The high clouds slowly wisp along the sky as I explore Ryan ranch on my first day back out here. The last weekend of October it is, and I let the tears flow down my cheeks as I hike,Continue reading “Willow Hole, Ryan Ranch, and more for Joshua Tree 2023”
Attack of the Common Swift
Advertisements I’m ready for my final hike in the Faroe Islands. The land is covered in a cloudy fog, with occasional light rain sprinkling. I get going, with no one else around me. I take in the landscape, this place that I have fallen deeply in love with, with each slow step along the trail.Continue reading “Attack of the Common Swift”
Large as God
Advertisements It is my final full day here in the Faroes Island. I pick a random hike, wake up a little earlier than usual, and drive out of the capital and start heading up, up, up…. No one else is here at the trailhead. I feel as large as God, taking in the stunning landscapeContinue reading “Large as God”