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  • Dobro Playing and Stars at Valley of the Gods

    After leaving the Needles District of Canyonlands NP, we headed south to another area I’d been longing to see again: Valley of the Gods. Owned by the Bureau of Land Management, there are no trails at Valley of the Gods. It’s strictly a driving/camping tour. Think of it as the free alternative to Monument Valley. It…

  • Canyonlands!

    It’s funny how so few people seem to have heard of the Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. Honestly, it’s fine by me – it means less crowds. But I kinda wish people would stop passing it by. During my hike here, I just could not stop smiling. This place is so beautiful! See, the…

  • Finally, some mountain biking!

    The sun continued to shine on us here in the desert, so we packed up camp and headed for the KlonZo trailhead. Located just east of the Sovereign Trail, this network of trails was created in 2012 and is just for mountain bikers. Michael has ridden KlonZo before but this was a new trail for…

  • Adventures with dogs

    We’ve made the decision to travel with our dogs whenever possible. Since Michael and I are the outdoorsy types, it’s fun to plan our travels with them in mind.     Sometimes they are the monkey in the wrench, though.     We set out for Moab on a bright, sunny Monday morning. Everything was…

  • Getting ready for Moab

    Just over a week until we leave for Moab, and the excitement is building. We’ve already got most of the gear in the living room. I’m super excited to try out our new Roof Top Tent. I know they’ll be fine, but I kind of wonder how the dogs will like sleeping in the back…

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