Category: adventure
Valley of Fire State Park
An underrated park An hour away from Vegas Skip the strip, take the drive Scenic views without the lights Be a kid, you’ll surely see Zebra stripes or ice cream swirls Even fried egg on a platter? A short side trip before flying back home, but the moment I entered the park, I’ve wished I could have stayed longer. This was on the last day of this trip, after the backpacking trip in Havasupai, and camping at Red Rock Canyon. My flight was in the afternoon and I was thinking of doing something before heading to the airport. Should I … Continue reading Valley of Fire State Park
Red Rock Canyon
hiking, mountain biking, road biking rock climbing, scenic driving, camping so many things to do in Vegas… just not in Vegas. After my 4-day backpacking trip to Havasupai, I drove back to Vegas for some R&R, you know – the … Continue reading Red Rock Canyon
The Falls of Havasupai
It is here, …where the vibrant color of the cool water brings life to a withered soul …where the gentle roar of the flowing river becomes an old man’s lullaby …where the taste of a cheap instant noodles is the … Continue reading The Falls of Havasupai
Sourland Hike with Mr. Grumps
Jan 19, 2019 – Taking advantage of the calm weather before the big storm hits the area in the evening. I took Mr. Grumps to Sourland Mountain Preserve for a trail run today. I thought it would be muddy, but the trail was hard packed with traces of snow and ice. Mr. Grumps definitely had fun exploring the trails. And as usual, he wanted to have some pictures taken. He met my old trail buddies and had pictures with them. He even did some ‘free soloing’ to show that he, too, has the courage to do what seems to be … Continue reading Sourland Hike with Mr. Grumps
Mr. Grumps
Hello 2019. Meet Grumpy Kirby, aka Mr. Grumps. You may have known him during his playful days. He has aged since then and retired from that playful and lovable character, but he’s still funny at times. He loves adventures and has done sports events from marathons to triathlons to ultras, but enjoys camping, exploring and hiking nowadays. He has asked me to join him in his adventures. And with that look, how can I refuse? So far, we’ve done two hikes together, with me carrying his pack and taking pictures. Boy, this old fart really loves to have his pictures … Continue reading Mr. Grumps
One December Road Trip
Number of days – 16 Distance traveled – 2340 miles States visited – 3. Arizona, Utah, Colorado National Parks visited – 8, plus national landmarks I just came back from a 16 day solo Road Trip to visit some of … Continue reading One December Road Trip
Lower Antelope Canyon – In Pictures
I can’t find the words to describe the experience I have had when I visited the Antelope Canyon (Lower). I will just let the pictures do the talking. I am sharing them with you in the order I … Continue reading Lower Antelope Canyon – In Pictures
Page, AZ
Page, AZ is a small town in northern Arizona. It’s a popular hub for travelers visiting the nearby parks and landmarks, Zion, Bryce, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Grand Canyon. But Page, AZ has something to offer on it’s own. Horseshoe Bend, Lake … Continue reading Page, AZ
Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
Monument Valley is officially a large area that includes much of the area surrounding Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, a Navajo Nation equivalent to a national park. Oljato, for example, is also within the area designated as Monument Valley. Visitors may pay an … Continue reading Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park
