Death Valley 2021
My first visit was Zabriskie Point where I last saw it at sunset during my last visit. It’s one of the best spots to see the sunset and on this visit I wanted… Continue reading
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Photographic Travel Review of 2020
2020 has been a year like no other. The Covid19 pandemic has affected all of our lives in so many ways. Non-essential travel has come to a standstill to curve the spread of… Continue reading
Utah’s Mighty 5 Road Trip
Covid19 has put a hold on international travel but it hasn’t put a hold on all travel. The United States is such a large country with so many diverse regions it is an… Continue reading
Kolob Canyons – Zion National Park
Zion National Park is one of the most visited parks and it’s definitely one of my favorites. I’ve actually visited Zion about a half dozen times. They’ve all been to the valley and… Continue reading
Canyonlands National Park
People travel to Arches National Park and visit Canyonlands National Park out of convenience. The two parks are about 30 minutes apart, and yes, it’s very convenient. If you do the same, you’ll… Continue reading
Arches National Park
Arches National Park has been one of my dream destination for a while. The distance has been the barrier for my visit. My road trips tend to be shorter than a normal vacation… Continue reading
Capitol Reef National Park
I had seen the signs along Highway 15 to a park I had never heard of before, Capital Reef National Park, on my many trips to Zion National Park. The name sounds like… Continue reading
Utah’s Scenic Highway 12
Utah is a land of panoramic vistas and stunning landscapes famous for its national parks. You have to travel a great distance to see them all. And, that’s what I did on my… Continue reading
Devil’s Garden, Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument
The previous day was the hardest day I’ve ever had, hiking seventeen miles into Coyote Gulch. Today would be a day of recovery, one in which rehydrating my body would take priority. This… Continue reading
Hamblin Arch, Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument
Grand staircase – Escalante National Monument is yet a National Park but I think it will be soon. The park has one of a kind beauty and amazing hikes. Take highway 12 from… Continue reading
Bryce Canyon National Park
Travel has been suspended during the pandemic and it definitely is for me. International travel is a definite no but I have reevaluated my stance on domestic travel. I think the domestic… Continue reading
Surf and Turf, a Hiking tale
Hiking isn’t anything new for the adventurous. Trails crisscross through hills and mountains throughout the world to the delight of hikers. Some trails parallel coastlines but lack the challenge of the hills. In… Continue reading
Hollywood Sign Hike
Millions of people travel to Southern California each year. They come to see Disneyland, the beaches, and to walk among the stars of Hollywood along the walk of fame. Also, they come… Continue reading
A Mid-Summer Jaunt
With travel at a stand still, we’ve all had to make sacrifices. Adventure has been one of those things I’ve had to live without. I’ve had to quench my sense of adventure… Continue reading
Covid Chronicles, Home is Were the Hike is
Travel has been paused but that doesn’t mean you can’t have adventure. You just have to have a little imagination and, if your lucky, some hillsides in your backyard. Luckily for me, my… Continue reading
Covid Chronicles, Hiking Chino Hills
The stay at home order that governs all our current lives during this pandemic can be mentally disabling. I highly recommend getting out for walks or hikes for your physical health and… Continue reading
Covid Chronicles, Whiting Ranch Park
My vacation to Utah and its many adventurous national parks was planned for this week. The Covid19 pandemic would force me to cancel the trip. I didn’t even have a chose… Continue reading
2 Days in the Valley, Yosemite Valley
Yosemite National Park is the second most visited national park in the United States. The park is filled with iconic natural monuments such as El Capitan, Half Dome, Yosemite Falls, Bridalveil Falls and… Continue reading
Expedition Sedona
Sedona, Arizona, is a popular travel destination for its five-star spas and wonderful art museums. There’s also another reason why people visit, the incredible landscape. I recently returned from a four-day road… Continue reading
Zion National Park 2018
Travel and hiking go hand in hand for someone like myself. I’ve hiked in some amazing places in the world, Kenya, Iceland, Australia, etc. The best trails aren’t limited to far off places. Some are just… Continue reading
Sequoia National Park
Would you like to travel two thousand years into the past, to an enchanted forest? You don’t have a time machine? Don’t worry, you just need to make your way to Sequoia… Continue reading
Photographic Travel Review of 2017
2017 was the travel year of the open itinerary. I had planned on a trip to Thailand and Bali, split between March and April, but the rest of the year was approached with an open mind.… Continue reading
Morro Bay
“Road trip” is a term all American travelers are familiar with. The summer road trip is probably the most common of all. With the extreme heat plaguing southern California in the month of… Continue reading
Expedition Ortega Highway
Hiking and chasing waterfalls go hand-in-hand. The more captivating falls seem to require more effort. The required hike also keeps away the people who don’t appreciative these wonderful landmarks. The abundance of… Continue reading
Palm Springs Tram and Alpine Forest
Palm Springs is a popular destination in the California desert. It offers multiple activities and attractions for people from Southern California to flock to this city on weekends and some… Continue reading
Live Oak and The Monastery
Live Oak Trail and the Monastery As many hikes do, this one started early. After a short drive to Trabuco Canyon I met my Sherpa, Harish, and the rest of my… Continue reading
Trail Flowers
Trail Flowers Hiking can be a grueling form of exercise and so time-consuming if your trail is of the longer variety. Recently, I’ve been doing more local hikes in the Orange County area… Continue reading
Tale of Mountain Lions and The East Ridge Trail
The East Ridge Trail of Caspers Wilderness Park is definitely not a difficult or advance hike. The park is located in Orange County, California, at the foot of the Cleveland National Forest. The beauty… Continue reading
Snapshot Sunday – Lily Pad Crowned Beautiful
Lily Pad Crowned Beautiful Water so clean it’s unnoticeable to the eye and the lily pads appear to be floating. The surroundings so pristine a frog would be proud to hop from… Continue reading
Snapshot Sunday – Glacial Experience
Glacial experiences will become more rare as the warming of the earth continues. You will have to travel further. Drive, hike, row and venture further than ever. The experience is worth… Continue reading
Accessible Beauty of Death Valley
The beauty of Death Valley can be enjoyed by everyone. You don’t have to be physically fit and it can be enjoyed without hiking or leaving the highway for that matter. There… Continue reading
The Dunes of Mesquite Flat
The Sand Dunes of Mesquite Flat are a protected wilderness area and off-road vehicles are prohibited to protect the sensitive plants and animals. This allows the Flat to be a fun… Continue reading
Hiking Death Valley
Hiking Death Valley can be a unique experience that you may have not consider before. Yes, the valley can get quite hot and unbearable for strenuous exercise. If you plan your trip… Continue reading
Darwin Falls
Feb. 05, 2016 The day started early in anticipation of the morning rush hour. My brother and I left at 7:15 a.m. to get a head start on our all-morning drive to Death… Continue reading
Photographic Review of 2015
Every year we have an idea of what the future will hold for us. We plan the best we can to maximize our experience. This year was no different for me. The expeditions… Continue reading
Weir Canyon Trail
If you haven’t noticed, I’ve made more of an effort to hike my local trails and there isn’t one more local than the Weir Canyon Trail. The trailhead for this loop is only two miles from… Continue reading