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Continue reading →: How to Plan for a Camping Trip
With our mother/daughter trip already a month in arrears, Ashton and I still haven’t stopped talking about our exciting adventure. Looking back, I wonder what made this trip such a fun adventure and total success. No doubt, I attribute it to good planning and organization which ultimately lead to a…
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Continue reading →: When Cold water is Hot
Living a minimalist mobile lifestyle can be enlightening, fun, and rewarding but it can also present challenges. Last summer, Al and I meandered around Idaho, Wyoming, and Colorado and although we had a fantastic time, the transient way of life can be stressful at times. Wanting to keep our schedule…
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Continue reading →: Pain at the Grand Canyon
It was approaching seven in the morning and the tops of the canyon walls in Zion National Park were starting to light up with sunshine. The winds were gusting causing the tent walls to whip about. The camp stove was sitting on the picnic table, and after several unsuccessful tries…
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Continue reading →: What goes Up, Must go Down
The view was mesmerizing and stunning. We knew it would be beautiful, yet we were still awed, not only with the landscape but with ourselves. It took us nearly four hours of grueling uphill climbing to get to Observation Point in Zion National Park. The high fives and exuberance were short-lived…
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Continue reading →: An Epic Hike in Zion
It was six o’clock in the morning on May 19th, 2017. As I laid cocooned in my sleeping bag, I listened to the sounds on the other side of the nylon tent walls. I noticed it was getting light outside and the sun would be rising soon. Although with the…
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Continue reading →: A Popular Trail in Zion
When Ashton and I chose Zion National Park as the destination for our road trip, I had only two requests … stop at the Zion Lodge and hike the trail that was accessed across from the lodge. Other than that, I left it all up to my daughter. Sure, I’d offer…
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Continue reading →: Stunning Beauty at Zion National Park
Although the sun hadn’t risen yet, it was no longer pitch dark in the tent. As I breathed in the crisp cold air, I was reminded of the inclement weather the day before. With each exhale, I could see my breath. Yeah, it was cold. I glanced over to my…
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Continue reading →: First stop – Coral Pink Sand Dunes
I love road trips with my daughter. We always manage to find plenty of adventure, and trust me, this recent road trip was filled with lots of laughs, challenges, and new experiences for the both of us. The last time Ashton and I took a road trip she was still…
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Continue reading →: Homesteading and becoming a Reptile
The more time I spend in Arizona, the more I like it. It’s a fascinating state offering diversity and extremes. The landscape ranges from stunning red rock country to unique hills filled with cactus to dense forests of tall pine trees. In the morning, I can enjoy a cup of…
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Continue reading →: Danger in the Desert
With the temperatures rising and starting to surpass 100 degrees, it was time for us to raise the jacks and get the wheels rolling in a northerly direction. Our two month stay in Phoenix, Arizona, was filled with lots of socializing, some home maintenance projects, and plenty of hiking surrounded by…
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