Jefferson Lake is a pretty popular fishing lake near where we were camped. We took a picnic and walked around the lake to a suitable swimming spot for Fletcher. He spent his time as usual, splashing around like godzilla,...
Gunnison, Colorado
Hartman Rocks Last time we were in Gunnison was 2002 when we passed through on our way to Brianhead, Utah for a 100 mile race. At the time, we spent a couple days riding in Crested Butte, but never...
Live it up
Mule Canyon Hike We hiked Mule Canyon the other day. I think it was around 6 miles. A lot of our time was spent up on the cliff sides picking our way along the slickrock and looking for ruins....
Valley of the Gods
Quiet. We’re camping in the Valley of the Gods and it is quiet. I love it. Coffee in the morning is amazing. Me, Derek, Fletcher, and the gods. Cool monolithic sandstone formations dot the valley floor all around us....
Falls and Slots
Lower Calf Creek Falls Over the last four months we have hiked to a lot of waterfalls. Tucson had some of my favorites! Lower Calf Creek Waterfall was the easiest to get to. The drive along Highway 12 to...
Escalante, Utah Hikes
With the threat of rain in the forecast, we decided to do a few short hikes so we could dash back to the truck if needed. All the hikes were off Hole in the Rock Road. Hole-in-the-Rock came about...
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument
We said goodbye to our friends in Virgin and hit the road. I like moving day. I like seeing the countryside, passing through towns, wondering why people are where they are and what life is like for them. We...
Weird Rocks
We did a couple shorter hikes on one of the hotter days. Toadstool Hoodoos was maybe 2 miles by the time we walked all around exploring. A hoodoo is a tall pillar of eroded sandstone topped with a harder...
Goodbye Grand Canyon Hello Lake Powell
After spending a week in the Grand Canyon, we pulled in the awning and slide out, folded up the outdoor mat and chairs and off we went to our next adventure. We drove through Grand Canyon National Park one...
Skeleton Point and Grandview Hikes
We found an outstanding free camping spot outside the South entrance of the Grand Canyon for our next home. It looks EXACTLY like the forest around Bend! We can wake up and enjoy morning coffee among the trees. Skeleton...