Tag: Deserts
Sights and Sounds of California State Route 14 South – Mojave, California to Acton, California – 12/07/2019
Leaving Red Rock Canyon State Park, heading South on California State Route 14, you can find all sorts of interesting…
A Joshua Tree Adventure Along the Hagen Canyon Nature Trail at Red Rock Canyon State Park – Cantil, California – 12/07/2019
I guess I’m a bit of a U2 Fan Girl, and that tends to show itself when I’m in the…
Desert Vegetation at Hagen Canyon Nature Trail at Red Rock Canyon State Park – Cantil, California – 12/07/2019
It’s amazing how much you can learn just by exploring one certain trail, or area, or habitat. Geology, Earth Science,…
Creek Walking at Hagen Canyon Nature Trail at Red Rock Canyon State Park – Cantil, California – 12/07/2019
Geological Formations are greatly impacted by the process of erosion, and exploring the creek beds in and around Hagen Canyon…
Exploring the Geology of Hagen Canyon Nature Trail at Red Rock Canyon State Park – Cantil, California – 12/07/2019
Nothing makes me happier than time spent exploring red sandstone formations! Buttes, cliffs, curtains, spires, and more! We definitely want…
Hiking the Hagen Canyon Nature Trail at Red Rock Canyon State Park – Cantil, California – 12/07/2019
My favorite landscapes on the entire planet! Red Rocks! I absolutely live for traversing the red sandstone trails and formations!…
Joshua Trees Shrouded in Desert Fog – Inyokern, California – 12/07/2019
Leaving Ridgecrest, through Inyokern, and then along California State Route 14, it was a foggy morning across the desert flatlands!…
US Route 95 North – Las Vegas, Nevada into Amargosa Valley, Nevada – 12/06/2019
Heading North out of Las Vegas, Nevada, US Route 95 is an incredibly scenic highway! Through vast desert landscapes, you’ll…
Walking Across Hoover Dam – Hoover Dam, Nevada – 12/06/2019
Hoover Dam makes a great Day Trip from Las Vegas! Walk across the dam itself, or take a tour all…
Hands-On Learning at Lake Mead National Recreation Area Visitor Center – Boulder City, Nevada – 12/06/2019
You’re never too old for hands-on learning! Toddlers, teens, and everyone in between! National Parks are some of the greatest…
Desert Gardens at Lake Mead National Recreation Area Visitor Center – Boulder City, Nevada – 12/06/2019
If you’re in the area to pay a visit to Hoover Dam, don’t forget to stop by the Lake Mead…
Waking Up at Lake Mead – Boulder City, Nevada – 12/06/2019
Leaving behind the glitz and the glam of Las Vegas, it’s a lazy morning waking up in the desert mountains…
Wupatki National Monument – Flagstaff, Arizona – 12/03/2019
As the road out of Sunset Crater descends into the Painted Desert of Arizona, the snow gives way to the…
Snowy Desert Sunsets – Grants, New Mexico – 12/02/2019
After a long, fun day of experiencing the flavors of Albuquerque, through street art, historic buildings, Native culture, history, and…
Desert Snow – Santa Rosa into Moriarty, New Mexico – 12/02/2019
As a kid, I was always kind of “taught” that deserts are hot places. Part of the beauty of traveling…
Bonneville Salt Flats – Wendover, Utah – 09/15/2018
Chancing across the Bonneville Salt Flats and the Bonneville Salt Flats International Speedway was another unexpectedly awesome gem of a…
Horseback Riding in Zion National Park – Springdale, Utah – 07/19/2012
If you are looking for a unique, and absolutely unforgettable way to experience Zion National Park, consider doing so on…
Jenny’s Canyon – Snow Canyon State Park – St. George, Utah – 07/02/2012
Snow Canyon State Park is our all-time FAVORITE State Park in the entire United States! Just west of St. George,…
Hiking to Jenny’s Canyon – Snow Canyon State Park – St. George, Utah – 07/02/2012
Ah, Snow Canyon State Park in St. George, Utah. Truly one of our favorite places on this planet. Most people…
Junior Rangering at Antelope Island State Park – Syracuse, Utah – 07/01/2012
The Utah State Park System has a great Junior Ranger Program, just like those in the National Park System, that…
Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument – Escalante, Utah – 06/07/2010
Alas, we must begin the homeward-bound trek back to Tennessee. But, we’re not done yet! Meandering your way through Utah…
Stunning South Rim Vistas of Grand Canyon National Park – Grand Canyon Village, Arizona – 06/02/2010
I mean, truly, there are no words, and photos will never do it justice… The Grand Canyon, in all it’s…
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