Tucked along the Indian Creek Scenic Byway in southeastern Utah is a sandstone cliff etched with hundreds of mysterious symbols, animals, and human figures. Known today as Newspaper Rock, it’s more than just a historical landmark to me—it’s a place deeply woven into the fabric [...]
Visiting San Diego offers no shortage of attractions, but one gem that deserves a full day of exploration is the San Diego Botanic Garden in Encinitas. Nestled just north of the city, this garden is more than just a collection of plants—it’s a living museum [...]
In 1962, when I was still in high school, one of my teachers told me about an opportunity that made my heart leap. It was a river trip—an adventure down the Colorado River, just before the waters of Glen Canyon would begin to rise and [...]
The San Juan River weaves its way through this incredible canyon, slowly carving deep, graceful curves into the earth over millions of years. Standing at the edge, you can feel the story written in the stone—a story told not in words, but in layers, silence, [...]
A Personal Journey Through Time One day in 1960, one of my teachers stood in front of our classroom and said, “You kids should go down the Colorado River before they back it up.” I heard the call, and I answered it. I joined a river [...]
Yesterday’s adventure began at 7 AM, when I met up with friends to embark on a trip I’ve dreamed about for years—circling the Great Salt Lake. For the longest time, I didn’t know how to go about such a journey or where to begin. But [...]
I love to travel and do a great deal of it, but I still return back falling more in love with the place that I call home. The next week is very special to me as it is the time that the wild flowers in [...]
A Dazzling Display of Lights Every year Temple Square turned into a winter wonderland. The magic begins the end of November when the lights are turned on. Crews under the direction of Eldon Cannon begin in August to stage this show of light and wonder. [...]
I had the opportunity to take a history tour to Nauvoo, Illinois this past week. What a wonderful experience. My parents were guides in the late 80’s in the Wilfred Woodruff home, and I often stopped to visit them on my way to New York. [...]
This past week a lady asked me if she could come to my home and learn more about the trips I take to China. From her accent I knew that she was not born in the USA. When she arrived I asked her to tell [...]
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