The Grand Canyon of anywhere is a place I want to see. From the Columbia Gorge in Oregon, the Colorado River Gorge in Arizona, or Mt. St. Helens in Washington, I’ve got a new grand. But you’ve got to get up early to see the Waimea Canyon; not so early for the Grand Hyatt.
Nature Inspires Art, Yellowstone Inspires Nature
Driving Yellowstone is a trip back in time, and more than pre-historic time even though a dinosaur walking across the landscape wouldn’t be much of a surprise. In this real life vision of Jurassic Park buffalo work just fine. By back in time I mean a 45 mph speed limit and […]
DEADSPIN’S ‘WHY YOUR TEAM SUCKS’ IS NO WAY TO LEARN ABOUT ARIZONA
Arizona is a lovely place. A little warmer than most, but still worth a visit. Deadspin’s annual take down of every team in the NFL paints a different picture. It’s supposed to be funny and sports related, something the rest of the world finds confusing. Football isn’t a world sport like soccer, like basketball. […]
MOUNT RAINIER CALLS JOHN MUIR, ME, AND YOU TOO
“The mountains are calling and I must go,” said John Muir. If go you must, then go prepared. Most important is going with the right people. Or person. It’s not a marriage, but there are some similarities with a good travel partner. Can you take it if they make fun of your driving? Make […]
OREGON v ARIZONA PT 1: STATE FACE OFF SERIES
Despite news fakery to the contrary, the sun does shine in Oregon. It’s an elusive beam natives flock to like mosquitoes to a zapper. Not the same in Arizona where people hide in shade half the year, and no mosquitoes. The trade off is a raincoat or sunscreen, the smart gear every Snowbird packs in […]
YOSEMITE IN AUGUST
Is It Worth The Time And Money To See Yosemite In August? The short answer is yes, but don’t pack your bag just yet. It’s a long drive from Portland to Yosemite, so careful plans are in order. You’ve planned a trip before? Sure you have. At least you’ve been on planned trips, so you’ve […]
BRITTANY MAYNARD’S GRAND CANYON
The Perfect Choice For Her Bucket List, For Every Bucket List. An easy step into history. Layers of ridges, impossible depths.
WINNERS OF THE BOOMPERPDX 500, pt.2
It starts like all good races, “GENTLEMEN START YOUR ENGINES.” The BoomerPDX 500 starts with directions. “There will be some right turns, there will be some left turns.” That’s more than you can say about the Indy 500. What more is needed? A map helps. Instead of time limits, the BoomerPDX 500 is a finishing […]
THE BRIGHT ANGEL SIDE OF LIFE
Bright Angel is the name of the trail that runs from rim to rim across the Grand Canyon. It’s a place to meet new friends and enjoy the outdoors. An interpretation of Bright Angel is Baby Boomer ass kicker. If you make it down a mile and a half to the first bathroom/water stop and […]