Experience the fascination of a tourist; Feel the comfort of the local
Previous: Chapter 10 – Surviving I-40 with Buried Cars, a Blue Hole, and a Big Hunk As we got back on I-40 for the short drive, relatively speaking, to Albuquerque, I thought about everything we’d seen and done since we’d left home only six days ago. When I first had the idea for this trip, …
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 1: Chapter 11 – Camping Should be a Pre-Marriage RequirementRead More
Previous: Chapter 9 – Texas is Huge. Canyons are Deep. Turkeys are Jerks. There are no two ways around it: I-40 through the Texas panhandle is a beast. That’s primarily because there are no two ways around it. You can take Route 66, but that parallels the interstate so closely that, unless you’re on a …
We learned a few things camping and hiking in Palo Duro Canyon State Park.
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 1: Chapter 9 – Texas is Huge. Canyons are Deep. Turkeys are Jerks.Read More
This beautiful, magical place is located in southwestern Oklahoma and is home to bison, Texas long horns, and other wildlife.
Two Lane Gems, Vol. 1: Chapter 7 – Half a Billion Years in the MakingRead More
Planning an outdoor adventure this summer? Check out these recommendations for campgrounds in the Midwest.
Tucked away in North Central Nebraska is a surprising discovery.
Surprising Splendor in Nebraska: Smith Falls State ParkRead More
See what it’s like to camp in Sage Creek Campground, surrounded by bison and prairie dogs.
Not-so-secret secrets of one of America’s most recognizable landmarks.
Devils Tower is a Clerical Error and 14 Other Things You (Probably) Didn’t KnowRead More
Whether you think they look like martians or goblins, there’s no denying the uniqueness of this Utah State Park.
From Capitol Reef to Moab through a land filled with GoblinsRead More
A fortunate encounter with a loquacious Ranger makes for one of the best experiences of our cross-country journey.
Switchbacks, Slot Canyons, and Really Nice Pit ToiletsRead More
Ferne Clyffe State Park will always have a warm place in my heart.
Find out what it’s like to spend a night in Joshua Tree National Park in this excerpt from “Two Lane Gems, Vol. 1.”
