In 2006, I decided to go on a road trip to southwestern Colorado to explore some of the wonders of the region including, in addition to many other places, Mesa Verde National Park and Aztec Ruins National Monument. This trip … Continued
On the way back through Albuquerque, I pulled off the interstate to take a walk around the LDS temple in the northeast corner of the city. If you’ve followed my adventures, you know that wherever I go I try to … Continued
Taos, NM One thing the Chinese pride themselves on is how long their culture has been around. It has been continuous in some fashion for thousands of years. Although there are remnants of ancient civilizations in the U.S. you would … Continued
I enjoy visiting natural history museums. They make me get excited like a little boy. It’s probably because of the dinosaurs. Who doesn’t like dinosaurs? I recently made a visit to the Arizona Museum of Natural History in Mesa, AZ, and I’m … Continued
Going to a Butterfly Wonderland sounds amazing, like a dream, but for me it fell a bit flat. Perhaps that’s my problem. I am an optimist who dreams big. When someone says it is a rain forest experience, I expect a jungle … Continued
Santa Clara, Mountain Meadows and Pine Valley Southern Utah is rich with history. On my recent trip to St. George I experienced the emotions that accompany visits to a few historic sites in the area. I say that because each … Continued
I’ve been to Zion National Park a handful of times and have always been in awe of the spectacular scenery. I’ve hiked many of the trails in the main canyon including the Emerald Pools Trails three times and the magnificent, … Continued
I wrote the following review of the Scottsdale Food Truck Caravan for work. Food Truck Caravan by Kevin – Gallery Marketing and Logistics Delicious food and local music on a pleasant Saturday night is what I found at the Food Truck Caravan … Continued
My next stop was at Lee’s Ferry. Go back less than 100 years and there was no bridge or road across the Colorado River or its deep canyons for hundreds of miles meaning that Arizona and Utah were practically cut-off from … Continued
On my drive back from Utah, I decided to stop at two locations important to the Honeymoon Trail (read more about that here or here) and now part of the rich history of the American west. Pipe Spring National Monument Pipe … Continued