I can’t think of anything better than hitting the open road. Packing up the car with camping gear, a map and leaving the daily life behind for a while is one of my favorite things to do. The freedom of driving, seeing the landscape change, taking in all the colors, views and … [Read more...]
A hike to Sunset Peak, Utah
Four days after skiing at Brighton after the big June 18th snowstorm I returned to Brighton to go for a hike to Sunset Peak, which at 10,648 ft is a beautiful peak and easy to hike to. I expected to trek through more snow but to my huge surprise the trails were for the most part … [Read more...]
Skiing in Utah on June 18, 2014
Living in the mountains I’m used to weather changing at a moments notice and getting snow in June isn't that unusual but June 18th will forever be a day to remember. The day before it was raining all day and later turning to snow. The snow levels started at 11,000 ft and … [Read more...]
Moab in the rain…
After a great day at Canyonlands National Park watching the thunderstorms roll in I woke up in the middle of the night to hail and rain. With rain still falling in the morning I set out to see the desert landscape and look for waterfalls and other things you only get to see on a … [Read more...]
Photos – Canyonlands National Park, Utah
A few weeks ago I went on a weekend trip to Moab, Utah to enjoy some red rock, hike and take photos. First day I went to Canyonlands National Park and it looked like this...enjoy! As always, time spent in this area of … [Read more...]
Antelope Island State Park, Utah
An hour drive from Salt Lake City, Utah you can enjoy a day of island living. But not the kind of island living you may think of. Antelope Island is home to buffalo's (American Plain Bison), antelopes, coyotes, bobcats, bighorn sheep, mule deer, birds and a variety of … [Read more...]
Road trip to Fruita, CO and Goblin Valley, UT.
After falling asleep under a star studded sky I didn't expect to wake up to snow falling but I did. I decided to drive into Moab and treat myself to a latte. It was another cold night. I’m so glad to have my Sierra Designs sleeping bag when I go camp in the winter. It keeps me … [Read more...]
Arches National Park & Dead Horse Point State Park, Utah – in the snow…
After a great time at the Canyonlands and Needles Overlook I did a quick side trip to the La Sal mountains. They entice me. When you see them in the distance they literally glow and they remind me about some mountain peaks in Europe. It was a cold and snowy day so most of the … [Read more...]
Road trip to Canyonlands National Park, Utah (southern part)
On the road again...one of my favorite things to say. I had a few days to play so I decided to go check out Moab in the snow. First I visited the southern part of the Canyonlands National Park outside Moab, Utah. Canyonlands National Park is one out of 5 National … [Read more...]
Road trip to Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah
After my stop at Death Valley National Park & Valley of Fire State Park my road trip continued to Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah. Bryce Canyon is about 4 hours southeast of Salt Lake City or if you are visiting Las Vegas, NV about 4 hours northeast of there. I … [Read more...]