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
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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
Hiking the Chilkoot Trail: Historic Gear Checklists
What do you pack when you are hiking the Chilkoot Trail through Alaska, BC, and into the Yukon in the footsteps of the gold rush stampeders? I know what would be on my list today, but what did the historic gear checklist look like? Let's find out! Disclosure: This post … [Read more...] about Hiking the Chilkoot Trail: Historic Gear Checklists
Hiking the Chilkoot Trail: Dyea to Lindeman Lake Section
It was dubbed the World’s Longest Museum. Hiking the Chilkoot trails is a blast to past. The section from Dyea to Lindeman Lake was dubbed the "world's longest museum." Read on to learn the who, what, where, why, and how along this historic route spanning across Alaska, BC, … [Read more...] about Hiking the Chilkoot Trail: Dyea to Lindeman Lake Section
Exploring Yosemite & Its Pioneer Past
Wawona means "Big Tree." It is also the gateway to Yosemite National Park from the south. In the late 1800s, Wawona was Yosemite's largest stagecoach stop. Today, most people zip by on their way to see Half Dome and Yosemite Valley - but there's plenty of history behind the rocks … [Read more...] about Exploring Yosemite & Its Pioneer Past