'My Mama always said you've got to put the past behind you before you can move on.'-Forrest Gump No trip across the southwest would be complete without a stop at one of my all time favorite places, Monument Valley! Coming from Moab it isn't far but I miscounted my days and had a free evening. … Continue reading The Great Summer Road Trip (2024): Monument Valley
Adventures in Utah
The Great Summer Road Trip: Moab, Utah (2024)
'What draws us into the desert is the search for something intimate in the remote.'-Edward Abbey While Jackson Hole was fun, I was over the cold. When planning the trip, I know I was going to go north one way and south another. The other took me straight through one of my most favorite places, … Continue reading The Great Summer Road Trip: Moab, Utah (2024)
Adventures in the American West: Forrest Gump Point
'Mama always said dying was a part of life. I sure wish it wasn't.'-Forrest Gump One of the reasons I was so keen on coming to Monument Valley was my deep love of the film Forrest Gump. It is my favorite film and by a significant margin. In my opinion, it is the perfect movie. … Continue reading Adventures in the American West: Forrest Gump Point
Adventures in the American West: Monument Valley
'So this is where God put the West.'-John Wayne To say that I loved Monument Valley would be an understatement. While I only spent one day at Monument Valley proper, I visited a total of three times! I was really excited about visiting for many reasons. Forrest Gump is my favorite film and the landscape … Continue reading Adventures in the American West: Monument Valley
Adventures in the American West: Seen to be Believed
'The landscape of the American West has to be seen to be believed and has to be believed to be seen.' - N. Scott Momaday Due to Covid, I have spent the last two Christmas' at home...alone. So this year I was determined to hit the road. As I saw my dad in October and … Continue reading Adventures in the American West: Seen to be Believed