Salt, Sand, and Sierra Mornings: Day 4 – One last jaunt through the desert

March 3, 2026 All good things must come to an end, and it was time for this short adventure to the desert and beyond to wrap up. An early alarm shook us from our slumber. Suitcases were packed, car was loaded, and we enjoyed one last breakfast at Best Western. It was time to head…

A BeaUTAHful Bucket List: Day 7 – Wrapping up the Colorado River via kayak

Day 7 – April 1, 2022 The take aways… I need Crocs The Instagramers have taken over Emerald Cave Nothing feels better than a warm Venture Wipe Nothing tastes better than In N Out Burger Chloride, AZ is where I am going to retire Bags of dirt are frightful The second day of kayaking the…

A BeaUTAHful Bucket List: Day 6 – Black Canyon of the Colorado River

Day 6 – March 31, 2022 The take aways… Fear and floating in Las Vegas Expect awkward encounters at Arizona Hot Springs Ringtail cat! I didn’t die 5:30am alarm. Get dressed. Arrange the final items in the bags. Starbucks. Chug latte. Nervously chatter away, trying not to remember what I was doing today. Whack my…