I have long dreamed of visiting Moab, Utah, ever since I saw an article on mountain biking there in Outside magazine over 15 years ago. I would glare at the images of bikers negotiating huge slickrocks and confidently riding the tops of 50-foot arches. [Read more…]
Fun Finds in Flagstaff, Arizona
Right off the fabled Route 66, Flagstaff is in a convenient location for exploring the area, with the Grand Canyon about an hour and a half north; the cute, historic town of Williams less than 40 minutes to the east; and the gorgeous, red-rock town of Sedona less than an hour south—and I recommend seeing all three of those places. [Read more…]
Montana: When a Visit to the Hairdresser Leads to a Life Experience for the Kids
Well, that’s what our travels are all about! Here’s the story… [Read more…]
Travel Adventurists: Dionne and Mike Take On the World
“I guess we are supposed to grow up, but somehow we never did,” Dionne Haroutunian says, laughing as she runs her fingers through her pink hair. This is in response to how she and her boyfriend, Mike, live: making certain life choices that allow them to spend weeks and months at a time exploring the world on their motorcycles. [Read more…]
Visiting Death Valley, with Kids
Death Valley, CA is the hottest place on the planet, with a world record temperature of 134 F (57 C). It is also the driest place in the U.S., with less than 2 inches of rain per year, and the lowest, with Badwater Basin being 282 feet below sea level. [Read more…]