Bought a van and built a home

October 27th, 2016

Writing from the Paria Outpost

Mood: A bit anxious due to mechanical issues.

Thinking about: Having 4-wheel drive has completely changed my perception of travel. First of all, it’s fun, counter-intuitive, challenging, and engaging. It teaches…

Evolution Valley Butterfly Loop— Kings Canyon NP — August 2020

White Pocket

When you first arrive at White Pocket, you may be a little disappointed. It’s one of the more difficult drives in the region with many, many opportunities to get stuck. Deep sand and hills lend to the name this part of the Vermillion Cliffs/Paria Plateau: The Sand Hills. We’re talking beach sand six…

The Brewer Loop — Kings Canyon NP — July 2020

In March of 2020 I began reading “Up and Down California”, which is William…

December 15th, 2016: Oh Joshua Tree…

Writing from: A Starbucks in Joshua Tree. Not very interesting, but nice to have an internet day as I’m feeling a bit under the weather.

Mood: Feeling great. Last night was spent up in the mountains above Rim Rock at this hippie enclave…

November 11th, 2016: Now there are two people in the van.

See the corresponding Photography post for more details on the actual hikes we did.

Writing from: Escalante, Utah. Specifically: Circle D Eatery while we crush their Wi-Fi

Zion and Bryce Canyon National Park

So, I’m an idiot and hiked Angels Landing without the memory card in my camera, so the few pictures I have from this world-class hike are from my iPhone. We then did The Narrows, but due to it being a slot canyon with water up to your knees, it’s dangerous to take a…

Base Camp Butterly Loop: Shot by Michael Faso on Film (Kings Canyon NP)

November 1st and 2nd, 2016: A post about people.

Written from: A Walmart parking lot, and the Xetava Café in beautiful Kayenta, Utah (Kayenta is a STUNNING small retirement community outside of St. George). Here for the scenery.