Travels

• January 11, 2025

  Anza Borrego Desert State Park – California

  I’ve been staying at an RV park in between Tucson and Phoenix since December 1. I will be here until January 31. Winter here compared to Albuquerque is like a summer day! Once February 1 is here, I will be starting my “never ending road trip” with a goal of driving all the way to…

• December 25, 2024

  I Completely Missed Posting a Couple of Hikes

  I can’t believe I completely skipped past two amazing hikes I did in Utah when I wrote my last post. After I had met with my photographer friend, Seth Hamel, I stayed another night in Virgin, Utah. I wanted to drive the scenic highway through Zion National Park and then hike a trail I have…

• December 21, 2024

  Exploring Southern Utah, Engine Problems and Thanksgiving

  After my fun times near Zion, I decided to head back to Albuquerque to spend Thanksgiving with friends. Before leaving Utah, I stopped at a trail I had looked at hiking many times but never stopped in the past. Usually when I was in the area, it was way too hot to hike an open…

• December 15, 2024

  Exploring Southern Nevada and West Zion

  After my fun-filled visit to Las Vegas I started heading east. I had plans to meet up with a photographer friend for a sunset shoot in West Zion. My first stop was to stay at the Valley of Fire State Park just east of Las Vegas. It’s a very unique park with red sandstone formations.…