The Full Journey

Out hiking Sedona's mountains and valleys, you just can't help but be in awe of those massive red rock views. The place has such a cool, laid-back energy about ...

Joshua Tree was something else, especially with those funky trees framed by snow-capped mountains way off in the distance. We hit the trails, and they were thic...

Incredible views, nobody around for miles, and totally free. That's boondocking at its absolute best!...

We left the scorching heat of the southern border behind and headed straight for the cool, towering giants of a fully open Sequoia National Park. Man, it was pu...

We stayed overnight in Gilbert Ray campground with our new friends Nancy and Ed, and visited Saguaro National Park...

Nancy and Ed joined us for a day out at White Sands National Park, where we hit the dunes and spent the afternoon sandboarding, even catching enough air to pull...

Stepping into Carlsbad Caverns National Park feels less like a hike and more like a journey to an alien planet. It's a big place, alright. The main trail goes 2...

Santa Elena Canyon, now that's Big Bend's iconic spot. You're talking about massive 1,500-foot limestone walls, carved clean through by the Rio Grande itself. T...

On the way to Boquillas Canyon in Big Bend NP, we met an older Mexican gentleman on a horse selling still-warm tamales and delicious empanadas. What a treat!...

To escape the heat, we hit the trail early for "The Window" at the end of the Window Trail....

Rio Grande Village campground was our base for the next six days. Hot....

Our first serious hike. Got up at 6:30 to find a spot at the popular, but small, Lost Mine Trail trailhead parking lot. We were rewarded with amazing weather an...

We made it to Big Bend National Park. This place is tucked away in its own corner of Texas, and while it feels hidden, it's actually huge. Our first night was s...

Lucy found this amazing boondocking place. The view's awesome, not to mention the sunset!...

A gift from our daughter Paula, a stay in the comfort of a resort after a few days of driving....

One of the many Harvest Host places we stayed....

After a long drive, we pulled off at a viewpoint on Talimena Scenic Dr. We drove through a pitch-black forest, and once we got to the vista, we hit the sack. Wo...

Finally, we're away from the cold. Van's all good, plumbing won't freeze. Time to enjoy a couple of nights in Petit Jean State Park....

Well, skiing this year was amazing, but it's time to escape to some hot and sunny latitudes....