It’s Gonna Blow!
I have a slightly morbid desire to witness the apocalypse. I’m not talking about the apocalypse in any religious sense of the term. All that rapture nonsense just makes me roll my eyes. No, I’m talking apocalypse in the sense of the end of civilization. I like a little drama. I love a good story. … Continue reading
Hoodoo Voodoo: Bryce Canyon Casts Its Spell
On Day 5 of our roadtrip, Mike and I spent some time in Bryce Canyon National Park. Although it doesn’t contain as much high adventure as does Zion, Bryce is gorgeous. It’s known for its hoodoos, which are striking rock formations in the shape of spires. The hoodoos form over time as the rock erodes. … Continue reading
Recovery
I was going to wait until I had edited photos of Bryce Canyon before writing my next post, but poor Mike can’t keep up with my demands. He has a self-imposed deadline to finish editing a wedding he shot, so my blog pictures just don’t receive the attention they deserve. *Sigh* As a result, you’ll … Continue reading
Mystery Canyon
Is anything more mysterious and wondrous than the natural world? Every time I venture out into it — into places few people set foot — I am struck by the power and beauty of our surroundings. I know it sounds cliché, but the feeling is anything but. Mystery Canyon, in Zion National Park, is not … Continue reading
Comical Caption Contest!
Fill in the word bubbles for Mike’s fall from Angel’s Landing and win! Just respond to this post with Mike’s exclamations. Mike will type in the best reply to make it official, and your brilliant contribution will be featured in a later post!
Fairies and Cliff Dwellers and Angels
Actually, it’s a single ferry, but that just didn’t fit the theme as well. Humph. Mike and I took off on our roadtrip on Sunday, July 31st, 2011. This, incidentally, was my birthday — birthday 29.2. With only vague plans in mind, we drove north. After a mere 2.5 hours of driving, we pulled into … Continue reading
A Taste of the Open Road
This will have to be a quick post, but I wanted everyone to know that Mike and Jax’s Epic Roadtrip 2011 is thus far living up to expectations. We’ve been gone for a little over a week, and we have visited Zion National Park (NP), Bryce Canyon NP, and Yellowstone NP. We have been hiking, canyoneering, photographing, … Continue reading
On the Road
That. Was. Epic. I’m not talking about anything on Mike and Jax’s Epic Roadtrip 2011; I’m talking about the packing marathon that preceded it. Those who know me know I’m a light traveler under most circumstances. I can pack a week’s worth of stuff into my 17″ carry-on. 2 weeks’ worth if I’m heading someplace … Continue reading
Where’s Waldo on RAGBRAI XXXVI??
Okay, this post is going to need a bit of explaining for those of you who have never witnessed or participated in RAGBRAI. RAGBRAI is the Register’s Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. It occurs the last full week of July each year. Approximately 20,000 cyclists participate. The route changes every year, with an average … Continue reading
Quickie
Well, I meant to update the blog before we set out for our bike ride across Iowa, but it just didn’t happen. Too many things to finish first. So, here I am, just hours before we set off, killing my 5 minutes of free time. Of course, 5 minutes isn’t enough time to upload new … Continue reading
Traveling Applejax 