The names of most of the viewpoints in Grand Canyon National Park are of Native American origin. Hopi Point, Yavapai Overlook, and Mohave Point, to name a few. Whoever named the rest was apparently not feeling very creative. Case in point: when we hiked down into the canyon, we found ourselves at Ooh Ahh Point.… Continue reading Ooh, Ahh, and Ugh – Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona (part II)
It’s difficult to describe the Grand Canyon without using the words enormous and spectacular. And while both adjectives are correct, I couldn’t really fully appreciate the immensity of the canyon until I saw it for myself. And so, after 2 days in Zion National Park, we headed south to see it for ourselves. We began… Continue reading A Vast Expanse – Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona (part I)
I like to make lists. Maybe a little too much. Packing lists, grocery lists, travel lists. I usually make a list of exactly what pieces of clothing I'm going to bring with me about a week before I actually have to start packing for a trip. What can I say? I like to be organized… Continue reading Angel’s Landing – Zion National Park, Utah (part II)
I talked briefly about Zion National Park in one of my initial posts, but that was from a trip that took place about ten years ago so my memories were pretty hazy. One thing I did remember, though, was that Zion National Park is home to Angel’s Landing – a red rock mountain that can… Continue reading Virgin River Canyon – Zion National Park, Utah (part I)
"...but you can't make it drink." Or something like that. I've never led a horse anywhere, nor have I tried to force one to drink water, so I can't really vouch for the accuracy of that saying. I really only bring it up because there's a mountain in the Bridger Range east of Bozeman, MT… Continue reading “You can lead a horse to water…” – Drinking Horse Mountain, Montana
For someone who spent 19 years of her life in southwest Montana, I'm a bit embarrassed at how many hikes in this area are still on my to-do list. Granted, Montana is a big state. But I also just didn't like hiking as much when I was younger. Probably because when my dad was involved,… Continue reading A Montana Summit – Sacagawea Peak
