Desert rock art in southwestern United States is abundant. Pictographs and petroglyphs abound. But this trip added a third rock art element we’d never seen before – intaglios (also known as geoglyphs). Join us for a geo-hunt as we search for this rare art form along the Colorado … [Read more...] about Desert Rock Art: Geoglyphs
United States
Nevada: Hiking Grapevine Canyon
It glowed in the setting evening sun. Shadows danced. Nevada’s Spirit Wilderness was alive and waiting for us to come on in and explore. Hiking Grapevine Canyon – one of countless canyons within the wilderness – is the perfect portal for a wander-full walk into the … [Read more...] about Nevada: Hiking Grapevine Canyon
Honanki and Part Two: Sedona and the Sinagua
After leaving our guided tour at Palatki – and an introduction to the Sinagua culture – we took the other fork in the road, to Honanki. We were on a hunt to find quids – those yucca spitballs we never knew existed before Palatki. The dusty red dirt road we’d followed into the … [Read more...] about Honanki and Part Two: Sedona and the Sinagua
Part One: Sedona and Sinagua
Sedona, Arizona – it’s T-shirt shops, vortex power and pink jeeps tours. The town is crowded with a steady flow of tourists. Some are searching for a connection to the magical powers of this corner of the southwest. For others, commercialism is a driving force. The … [Read more...] about Part One: Sedona and Sinagua
Lovin’ Leeds History
It’s amazing what you find when you actively travel off the beaten path. We had enough of crowds after a weekend in Utah’s Zion National Park. We like people, but the lineup for the shuttle into the canyon was like something out of a popular theme park. Leeds is only 30 miles (50 … [Read more...] about Lovin’ Leeds History