Tourists…they come in all shapes, sizes and abilities. Some lug around huge packs, hiking poles and Camelbak bladders, others walk up to an overlook, take a picture and leave and still others haul kayaks around on their heads to put in at rivers. Wherever they are, we try not to be. Sometimes it can’t be avoided.
Mines And Ghost Towns
THE WONDERS OF BIG BEND RANCH STATE PARK TEXAS
There is some debate among park aficionados as to which is the most beautiful, Big Bend National Park or Big Bend Ranch State Park.
Today is the day we put the debate to rest.
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK TEXAS: LAND OF SOLITUDE
Sometimes, in life, it’s good to take some time to think about your priorities.
Really focus on what’s important.
One of the best times for soul searching, is while driving down a lonely desert road. Continue reading
THE TOWNS THAT TIME FORGOT: GLEESON, COURTLAND, PEARCE, ARIZONA
Ghosts are everywhere if you know where to look. Continue reading
DIGGING DEEP IN BISBEE, ARIZONA
Bisbee Arizona is a quirky little mining town, turned artists’ enclave. Full of eccentric people and history around every corner.
Today we’re in search of whatever surprises it holds. Continue reading
GUNSLINGERS AND ROSES: TOMBSTONE ARIZONA
When planning where to spend St Patricks Day, the Wild West town of Tombstone Arizona is probably not at the top of the list… but maybe it should be. Continue reading
BORDER WALL? WHAT BORDER WALL? ORGAN PIPES ARIZONA
Sometimes, a drive forty miles out of the way is not only necessary but worth it!
Especially if there’s an abandoned old bridge at the end of it. Continue reading
AROUND THE WORLD IN 280 DAYS STARTING IN YUMA ARIZONA
Simplicity, Peace, Tranquility.
All attributes of our ideal life.
Achieving it was our goal before we left home for our longest trip ever, a trip around the edge of the US. Continue reading
THE CASE OF THE MISSING TRAIN TRESTLE: GOAT CANYON CALIFORNIA
Don’t you hate it when you know that something awesome exists, because you’ve seen pictures but you don’t know exactly where it is?
In the end you just have to make an educated guess and go looking…
NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S PUMPKIN PATCH: OCOTILLO WELLS CALIFORNIA
What’s big, round and hard as stone but has a teeny tiny surprise in the center?
Concretions!