Saturday, June 25, 2016 (Day 31) A couple of days ago on a hike with my kiddo, I was playing around with my new camera—a real camera!—and lined up this great shot of a beautiful purple bloom. It was sharp and crisp, the sun shone down upon it like a giant spotlight, and my camera … Read More →
I think the key is this: use the same strategy as you would when traveling anywhere else. You know the drill…try to maintain regular bed/nap/food times. Balance educational activities or outings that are only interesting to adults with play and other age-appropriate activities geared toward children. Pack some familiar toys or comfort items, some fun … Read More →
WEEK 3 This week was a bit of a transition week. After deciding to head north in an effort to beat the heat, we drove from southern Utah to southern Montana and didn’t stay at any one place for more than two nights. We left Zion and spent the weekend at the Great Salt Lake … Read More →
I’ve been wondering about this lately. After my third week on the road I thought that maybe my enthusiasm would have waned a bit, that the proverbial “reality” would have set in. I expected this even though I tried to prepare myself for the “realties” of long-term RVing, to protect myself from creating an expectation … Read More →
Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Blackfoot Reservoir Campground in Soda Springs, Idaho I found myself alone this evening, briefly, enjoying a beautiful view of the reservoir and surrounding hills from our campsite. It was calm, peaceful, tranquil. James and Wesley were playing in the kiddie sandbox down the road, safe and happy, and I reveled in … Read More →
WEEK 2 James took Wesley to camp with him at Lake Mead Thursday and Friday, while I enjoyed the heck out of some “me” time at The Palazzo (and won my second jackpot, pictured here). Other than that, I had a great time at the spa and also lounging around my hotel suite in a … Read More →
It is said to be one of Zion’s most precious gifts—etching its way through rock, carving out canyons. Here, it is the most powerful influencer of physical shape and life. It oozes from porous sandstone and cuts through the park in the form of the Virgin River. It gives birth to lush respites in an … Read More →
Wednesday, June 8, 2016 Yesterday evening I hiked the Watchman Trail alone. It was stunning and felt really nice to experience it solo – there was a kind of meditative effect that progressed with each quiet, repetitive step. The path was mostly sandy and rocky and held the footprints of those who came before me. … Read More →
WEEK 1 Let the adventure begin! We left Dallas Wednesday afternoon, May 25, with the intention of getting to Las Vegas by Sunday. I had a marketing offer from Caesar’s Palace for $400 in gas cards—which coincidentally is how much we spent on gas to get there. Since the plan was to kick off the … Read More →
Saturday, May 28, 2016 This morning we hiked out into the forest surrounding our free campsite. It felt adventurous and refreshing to explore the mostly undisturbed nature around us. If you’re quiet enough, you can hear the rustling of life around you even if you can’t always see it. We headed toward a better view … Read More →