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Last stop on my US National Park tour was a big one….. Yosemite. Driving in through the south entrance at 7:15am and peering through Tunnel View, the first sight is the monstrous El Captain looming straight ahead. It smacks you in the face. Right away you know this valley is special. It’s hard to chooseContinue reading “Bear Encounter”

There is just something special about Zion National Park. It’s a feeling. A zone. It’s Utah’s most visited NP for a reason. Most places in this world I would be happy to see just once, but my much awaited return to Zion consumed me for years. Early October I knew would be the perfect mixContinue reading “Angels Landing”

Do you ever wish you could unpack all your stuff that has added up over the years? SO MUCH STUFF….. The freedom I feel on the road is so refreshing. Many of my friends know I can rock 1 bookbag for a week trip & not even think twice about it. Simplicity is more importantContinue reading “Minimalism”

I get asked quite often how I find out about all these crazy places and unique experiences to dive into. Then actually find the energy & courage to complete them? Just like my sister in law who genuinely loves to cook & create delicious masterpieces in the kitchen, my passion is researching worldwide locations thatContinue reading “Being truly fearless”

Aren’t we all artists? Every decision , mistake, movement, outfit, word, smile, social media post, friendship…..pieces of art, that when things work together, evolve into your own artwork & make up your own story. Isn’t living our life the greatest artwork we could ever make? We shouldn’t compare ourselves to each other. Each life isContinue reading “Artists”

Time is our most precious asset. It is finite. Once it’s gone, it will never come back. Think about that….. you have 1 chance to make things right. One opportunity to make a first impression. Will you do the right thing when no one is looking? Do you trust your gut in making an importantContinue reading “Time is finite”

I’ve been asked repeatedly how much I spent on my 2020 once in a lifetime US Western road trip. So let’s dive in! Now I must note that I’m very low maintenance and actually do find a thrill in just making due with whatever supplies are stocked in the van. The new me……going with theContinue reading “Road trip daily cost”

A tear slid down my cheek atop the Zion Canyon overlook rock that I was perched on for a calm sunset over the valley below. A euphoric high that I vaguely remember from 12 years ago on my first visit but it is refreshingly new from a different vantage point. A sliver of time thatContinue reading “Highs and Lows”

Waiting atop Inspiration Point at Bryce National Park for sunrise on a brisk October morning, I hear a giddy squeal as a group of tourists make their way up the pathway. One of the ladies can’t contain her excitement and squeals again shouting “no way” & “oh my”. Everyone around starts to smile & laughContinue reading “Inspiration Point”