Depoe Bay: The World’s Smallest Navigable Harbor
When I was young and my parents took me on a road trip down the Oregon Coast, I remember Depoe…
Three Capes Loop: Cape Meares, Cape Kiwanda
You might be surprised to discover that US 101 isn't always a stone's throw away from the Pacific Ocean. There…
Oswald West State Park, Oregon
After being tempted to stop at one roadside ocean-access park after another, you come upon a park that offers a…
US 101 – Cannon Beach & Hug Point
While this trip begins in Portland, I didn't really feel like it had begun, until I reached the coast at…
Lake Mead’s Northshore Road, to Hoover Dam
After leaving the Valley of Fire, you could be back to Las Vegas in about a half hour (assuming you…
Valley of Fire State Park, Nevada
If anyone thinks the desert is a bleak, boring landscape devoid of any color or character, the Valley of Fire…
Hike to Double Arch Alcove, Kolob Canyons – Zion
This is a part of Zion National Park that most people don't see. The Kolob Canyons are at the north…
Scenic Utah 14: Aspen Forests, Navajo Lake
US 89 is beautiful, but not terribly exciting as you head south from Rte. 12. Once you make the turn…
Navajo Loop & Queens Garden Trails: Bryce Canyon Hiking
As I arrived back at Bryce Canyon early in the morning, I was happy to see that my suspicion from…
Bryce Canyon National Park
At this point in the trip, my travel plans were a bit fuzzy. On my way into Bryce Canyon, I…