Go West: Where It Started

Go West: Where it Started The day started cold and sunny. I would take a look to see what I'd missed on my late arrival to the park before moving on. A decision waited ahead of me which would be based on the weather. Would I return to the place where my adventurous life had taken deep root and changed the course of my personal and professional life or would I save it for a future trip?

Go West: Desert Beauty & City Lights

Traveling, Camping and Hiking My Way Westward #55 of my 2023 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Mastodon Peak Trail and Cottonwood Spring Trail, Joshua Tree National Park There is an interesting thing I find about spending time outdoors regularly. I am not a morning person except when I'm spending outside. In the times when I'm camping … Continue reading Go West: Desert Beauty & City Lights

Go West: Long Day Drive

Traveling, Camping and Hiking My Way Westward Trail/Park: Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Boulder City, NV Trash Collected: 0.25 pounds Lakes and Landscapes My final day of driving for a couple weeks lay ahead of me, going from wide open spaces to the density of Los Angles and the communities around the Santa Monica and … Continue reading Go West: Long Day Drive

Go West: Ruts and Redirection

Traveling, Camping and Hiking My Way Westward Trail/Park: Glendo State Park, Glendo, WY and Seminoe State Park, Sinclair, WY Across Wyoming The morning sky filled with the pre-dawn light as I pushed myself to once again rise from the cozy cocoon of my camper. Coffee and breakfast were in order before I would continue my … Continue reading Go West: Ruts and Redirection

Go West: Lakes and Ponderosa

Traveling, Camping and Hiking My Way Westward #51 of my 2023 52 Hike Challenge Trail/Park: Thunder Basin National Grassland; Two Moon Loop, Glendo State Park, Glendo, WY Sublime Sunrise The morning sunrise was everything I expected and more. I woke early as the pre-dawn light began to fill the sky. While I was certain now … Continue reading Go West: Lakes and Ponderosa