'In New Orleans, culture doesn’t come down from on high, it bubbles up from the streets.' — Ellis Marsalis If you have been a long time follower/reader, this will come as no surprise, but I can be kind of spontaneous and just hit the road to see/do/experience something cool. Well, my trip to New Orleans … Continue reading Dispatches from the Road: 24 Hours in New Orleans
‘Don’t underestimate the things that I will do’-Adele The entire reason for this Christmas Road Trip was seeing Adele at Caesar's Palace for Christmas! I was lucky enough to snag a ticket with the general sale for Christmas Eve and what better way to celebrate the holiday season then with one of the greatest vocalists! … Continue reading Adventures in the American West: 36 Hours in Las Vegas
'Life is a great adventure, accept it in such a spirit.'-Theodore Roosevelt When I knew for certain I was seeing Adele in Las Vegas for Christmas, I began planning the rest of my road trip. Since it was December and only about 90 minutes away, I knew I had to try to go to Death … Continue reading Adventures in the American West: Death Valley National Park
'...Something that should not exist in relation to human beings. Something that is as remote as the galaxy, incomprehensible as a nightmare, and beautiful in spite of everything.'-Ansel Adams As I have mentioned in a few posts, I love a cave, which is ironic as I am scared of the dark but something about underground worlds … Continue reading Adventures in the Southwest: Carlsbad Cavern National Park
'Life is like water, if you block one side, it takes another turn to continue its journey.' – Unknown While I was able to get camp spots in Banff, I neglected to realize that you needed to have shuttle reservations to access Lake Louise and Moraine Lake. Due to crowds and limited parking at either … Continue reading Adventures in Canada: Lake Louise and Moraine Lake
'In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.' – Aristotle The Icefields Parkway is widely considered one of the most beautiful roads in the world. It runs between the towns of Banff and Jasper and cuts through their respective national parks. It offers stunning views of the Canadian Rockies, glaciers, and glacial … Continue reading Adventures in Canada: The Icefields Parkway
'Life changes in the instant. The ordinary instant.'-Joan Didion I have usually used this Joan Didion quote in reference to grief and living a life in the before and after. A before and after I have had for nearly 30 years. But this year, it took on a deeper resonance and one filled with joy … Continue reading A Life Changing Year
“The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” – John Muir I had decided to visit Jasper and Banff National Parks (Canada and country 26!) in the spring before I had even thought about leaving Spokane. Then I got an amazing opportunity and accepted a job in West Texas. I kid you … Continue reading Adventures in Canada: Jasper and Banff National Parks
'(Forrest Gump) What's my destiny, Mama?' '(Mama) You're gonnna have to figure that out yourself.' Near my campsite of Many Glacier, was Saint Mary Lake. I actually went twice, once for the sunset and again for a boat tour the following day. It may have been my favorite part of my three days at Glacier … Continue reading Adventures in Glacier: Saint Mary Lake