The Wandering Moon
There you are. Playing hide-and-seek. Using the clouds as your cover. Moving fast. Playing tricks and creating images. Once up high, you slowed down. Showing your … Continue reading The Wandering Moon
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Angel’s Landing
Angel’s Landing is one of the iconic day hikes at Zion National Park. It’s only 2.5 miles from the Grotto Trailhead to the summit, where the first 2 miles is a series of steep switchbacks up to Scout Lookout. This … Continue reading Angel’s Landing
Hiking – West Rim Trail – Bottom Up, Out-n-Back
The popular backpacking hike, with camping options, is the point-to-point West Rim trail from Lava Point to Grotto Trailhead. You need to hire a shuttle service to get to Lava Point. Or buy one of those fancy self-driving cars, drive … Continue reading Hiking – West Rim Trail – Bottom Up, Out-n-Back
Camping – Valley of Fire State Park
This is a continuation of my Death Valley National Park camping/hiking adventure. 4 days @ DVNP, and 2 days @ Valley of Fire State Park. My first visit to this park was in March, 2019, where I spent just a … Continue reading Camping – Valley of Fire State Park
Camping – Death Valley National Park
Tidbits. Death Valley – a name given to this place by pioneers lost in the winter of 1845-1850 who thought this would be their grave. Death Valley National Park – the largest national park in the 48 contiguous states in … Continue reading Camping – Death Valley National Park
Hiking – Turtlehead Peak
Turtlehead Peak – a strenuous, but not technically challenging (aka – no hands on trails needed), hike in Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area in Las Vegas. It’s only 2.3 miles (4.6 miles RT) from the Sandstone Quarry parking lot, … Continue reading Hiking – Turtlehead Peak
Hey Google, What Time is Sunset?
Do you ask Google or Siri or Alexa these questions? Hey Google, what time is sunset? Hey Google, what time is sunrise? Do you take a break from life to see them? Continue reading Hey Google, What Time is Sunset?
Lucy The Elephant
Lucy The Elephant. Trivia. The oldest surviving roadside tourist attraction in America. In 1881, originally built to promote real estate sales and attract tourists. In 1969, after years in bad shape and disrepair, was scheduled for demolition. In 1969, the Save Lucy Committee was formed to save Lucy. In 1970, Lucy moved to her new home. She still lives there. In 1976, was designated a National Historic Landmark. In 2012, Hurricane Sandy made landfall in AC. Lucy remained strong. In 2016, Lucy filed her candidacy for President of the United States. She would have been the first female elephant to … Continue reading Lucy The Elephant
Fall Hike – Minnewaska State Park
October 26, 2019. Minnewaska State Park – the last of the weekend Fall Hikes marathon in October. Fall colors have reached its peak in all the areas I have visited in NJ and NY. I have completed my goal – to hike and enjoy the changing colors of Fall before it’s gone. All in the 4 weekends of October. And in 3 of those 4 weekends, I have included camping in the mix. And all these weekend adventures, I have peace. Physically tiring – Yes. Spiritually rewarding – Absolutely. I am sharing all the pictures I have taken on these … Continue reading Fall Hike – Minnewaska State Park
Fall Hike – Giant Ledge + Panther Mtn
October 19, 2019. Another weekend in the Catskill region for a camping/hiking adventure and to enjoy the colors of Fall. It’s almost past peak, but the rewarding views are still there. Continue reading Fall Hike – Giant Ledge + Panther Mtn
