It’s strange that though I was born in South Dakota and have traveled all over the Midwest, I’d never made it to Devils Tower in Wyoming, just across the border from Rapid City, SD.
Tag Archives: National Parks
National Park Week Starts Saturday!
It’s here! National Park Week starts this weekend, giving you zero reasons to stay home instead of exploring what Wallace Stegner called America’s “best idea.”
Posted in Travel
Also tagged Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico, Oregon
Joshua Tree: Spiny, Yet Lush
The world is all about dichotomy, isn’t it? Case in point: the landscape of Joshua Tree National Park.
Posted in Travel
Also tagged Animals, California, Desert, Plants
The Most Amazing Blog Post Ever
Spoiler alert: this probably isn’t.
Posted in Follow Your Bliss
Also tagged Jewelry, New Mexico
Keep Your Snobbery to Yourself, Please
When I told people I was going to Ohio for a long weekend, a couple of them responded as if I’d said I was going to a party at Harvey Weinstein’s house.
Posted in Travel
Also tagged Ohio, Trees, Waterfalls
If I Can Make It There…
When I was thinking about leaving Oakland in 2004, the only places I could see myself living were Taos and New York City.
Posted in Travel
Also tagged Architecture, Churches, New York, Parks
Moab and Canyonlands
Evocative names for an evocative landscape, don’t you think?
The Way Is Shut
Two things you can never have too many of: Lord of the Rings references, and red rock.
Waiting Out the Rain in Zion
Patience isn’t a virtue I’m known for, and I was reminded of this fact at Zion National Park (Utah) in April.
Posted in Travel
Also tagged Hiking, Utah, Waterfalls, Weather
Geeking Out on the National Parks (Interview)
I’ll post new photos from Utah this week, but in the meantime here’s an interview I did on Terrance Talks Travel about the National Parks, some of my favorites, tips on camping in the parks, and photographing them.
Posted in Travel Tips
Also tagged Interviews