Our 2024 was one for the books. It was our first full year taking time off work, and we made the best of it by traveling in the U.S. and abroad, spending time with friends and family, crossing bucket list experiences off our list, and focusing on our health. This year's travels took us across …
After a full day at Petrified Forest National Park, we planned to conclude our time in northeast Arizona by visiting two well-known sites in the Navajo Nation - Canyon de Chelly and Monument Valley - before heading on to eastern Utah. Although this remained our plan, we added in a last-minute stop along the way …
We recently spent a day exploring Petrified Forest National Park, which was the final national park in Arizona left on our list. We drove from Albuquerque, New Mexico, into northeast Arizona, following our GPS instructions to the park entrance. Pro tip: there is both a north and south entrance to this park with a single …
When I reflect on 2023, one of the words that comes to mind is 'new.' This year was full of tackling first-time experiences, making the most of opportunities that came our way, and learning more about ourselves. Some of our new experiences included: Traveling to a new continent: South America Visiting new countries: Monaco, Wales, …
We had many firsts during our Labor Day motorcycle trip, not the least of which was my first time visiting New Mexico! It was a brief but memorable visit, and I'm already planning another road trip to Albuquerque and Santa Fe in the new year now that we're within driving distance. The morning of our …
Our 2022 was another eventful year. I loved taking a moment to reflect on our travels over the last 12 months and the people we were able to connect with along the way. The biggest adventure this year was moving from Washington to Wyoming. We loved our seven years in Washington and could definitely see …
While the main purpose of our time in Tucson was exploring Saguaro National Park, I had a number of other itinerary ideas if the weather didn't cooperate or we found ourselves with extra time on our hands, from driving the Mount Lemmon scenic byway to exploring the different districts in downtown Tucson. As it turned …
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
Finding direction and purpose on the road, in the outdoors, and on the page
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