"Let us go on and take the adventures that shall fall to us." ~C.S. Lewis
On my way back up to Denver I decided to make a quick stop at the Garden of the Gods. This marvel of a park is just outside Colorado Springs and offered a glorious walk through the stunning red rock formations. Garden of the Gods From the visitor center you follow a paved path down [...]
I love when one plan turns into a series of plans full of places to see. My job was taking me to Denver for a conference but I decided to come a few days early so I could go and visit some family who live in Colorado. I arrived at the Denver airport, got in [...]
It was a perfect day to hike around Zion National Park with my friends Emily and Candice. We had spent the night before in St. George and got up early so we could be some of the firsts at the park. Because we only had the one day at the park we were determined to [...]
Here we are at the beginning of 2022! We made it back from our trip to Utah and now we're all trying to gear up for the new week and the new year ahead. I feel like our visit to Utah just went by so fast. We spent our days enjoying being with family, eating [...]
There is something really special about the end of a year and the letting go of one year and looking forward to the next. I love these days after Christmas and before the end of the year comes. For me it is such a reflective and tender time when I look back and marvel at [...]
Happy December Everyone! Roll out the holly- the holiday season is in full swing now with the delights and wonders that only this time of year can bring. Bring on the carols, the baked goods, the greeting cards, and the festivities. In a few weeks we will be heading home to Utah for Christmas and [...]
I set out alone for a hike down into the hoodoos of Bryce Canyon. I started at the top of what is called 'Wall Street' where a series of switchbacks take you down into the belly of the formations. Looking up at the towering rock while walking back and forth started to make me a [...]
One of Utah's lesser known parks is Capitol Reef National Park. This park boasts of all the beautiful red rock of the southern part of the state but without the crowds of visitors that you often find at the other national parks. We spent the weekend at the park, hiking the different trails among the [...]
Arguably the most popular thing to do in Vegas is to watch the incredible water show in front of the Bellagio Hotel. This attraction is one that everyone who comes to Vegas makes sure to see no matter what brought them to Sin City. Beginning first thing in the morning, shows run every half hour. [...]
Now don't let the name of this state park deter you from visiting. This state park is full of geological wonder that will make the discomfort at the name be well worth enduring. This park offers some incredible views of the Colorado River snaking its way through the thousands of layers of rock with distant [...]