Can’t Get Enough at Arches National Park

Can’t Get Enough at Arches National Park

Last week I was at the spectacular Arches National Park in Utah. Sure, it was hot and there were a ton of tourists, but it was still a fabulous visit. This is a must-see national park, with gorgeous vistas and interesting rock formations at every turn. Definitely...
It’s Probably a Good Thing He Didn’t Answer

It’s Probably a Good Thing He Didn’t Answer

I haven’t written much about my Southern Scamp from last year. It was an interesting trip, with plenty of beauty and kitsch and hospitality. (And barbecue. Obviously.) But there were also some odd moments. Creepy, even. One of them happened at Graceland Too in...
San Diego Zoo: Extreme Cuteness Edition

San Diego Zoo: Extreme Cuteness Edition

Koalas are ridiculously cute, but they’re also frustratingly shy. Don’t they know their one job is to entertain the humans, especially those of us with cameras who are just dying to photograph their fuzzy little faces? I cooed and coaxed and even tried my...
Dog Days of Summer

Dog Days of Summer

Is there anything sweeter than watching a dog play in the water? Especially when the setting is this beautiful?   Curecanti National Recreation Area is a place I can go back to over and over again. (And have.) Don’t miss it if you’re visiting...
One reason for the American epidemic of ADD?

One reason for the American epidemic of ADD?

I’ve got a hypothesis and I’m just going to put it out there. After hanging out in Del Mar recently, I’m wondering if one reason Americans have a harder and harder time holding their attention to one topic, task, or Hey, look! Nicolas Cage! As I was...
Cows and Goats and Sheep, Oh My!

Cows and Goats and Sheep, Oh My!

The Del Mar Fair in San Diego is a fun annual tradition I hadn’t experienced in a long time. And by long time, I mean the last time I did there was some ’80s hair band playing the Saturday night main stage and no one even thought it was ironic. State and...
Sam and Jack Take Dog Beach in Coronado

Sam and Jack Take Dog Beach in Coronado

Sam had never seen the ocean, and since we’re hanging out in San Diego, it was time. I was waiting for a friend to get out of a meeting in Coronado so I took Sam and his dog, Jack, down the road past the Hotel Del, all the way to the end, where there’s a...
Flaming Gorge, UT

Flaming Gorge, UT

Even though the last Scampabout was woefully short – as in, 48 hours short – I did manage to see some beautiful sights. Flaming Gorge, Utah, near the Wyoming border, is gorgeous. (Zing!) Here are a few shots I liked: If you liked this post, feel free to...
When the Destination Fights You, Change Destinations

When the Destination Fights You, Change Destinations

So there we were, me, Sam, and Sadie. On the road and heading north toward Glacier National Park. This was a do-over of the same trip attempt last year, that got called after only a week because of a series of mishaps that sent us back home, tails and spare tires...