All things hiking and backpacking. Hit the trails with the Wandering Winos! When we bought our new 2020 Newmar Dutch Star I said “I’m still going backpacking, I’m just going to get there in style!”
We love being outdoors, whether hiking, paddling, pedaling or sitting on a patio with a glass of wine and some fine food. Follow along on our hiking adventures!
Visiting Bryce Canyon National Park
Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah is celebrated for its extraordinary hoodoos and scenic landscapes. The park offers diverse activities, including scenic driving, hiking, stargazing, and wildlife viewing, across all seasons. With a range of accommodations and pet-friendly policies, it caters to various visitors. Its proximity to Zion National Park makes it an essential addition to any itinerary.
Snowshoes! MSR Lightning Ascent
I’ve added snowshoes to my gear closet to expand my hiking adventures.
Grand Canyon Series: Route and Retrospective
An overview of my 6-day, 5-night solo backpacking trip in the Grand Canyon, March 14-19, 2021. Trip Planning While I am sure there are people
Grand Canyon Series: Grandview Trail
The 6th and final day of my solo hike in the Grand Canyon, March 19, 2021, has me exiting out Grandview Trail and back into
Grand Canyon Series: Escalante Route to Tonto Trail
Day 5 of my solo hike through the Grand Canyon, March 18, 2021, has me completing the Escalante Route and beginning the climb in elevation
Grand Canyon Series: Escalante Route continued
Day 4 in the Grand Canyon, March 17, 2021. St Patty’s Day! Today I continue along the Escalante Route downriver towards Escalante Creek, 75-Mile Canyon
Grand Canyon Series: Escalante Route
Day 3 of my solo hike in the Grand Canyon, March 16, 2021. Yesterday was spent on the Beamer Trail, today I head back downriver
Grand Canyon Series: Beamer Trail
Day 2 in the Grand Canyon, March 15, 2021. Yesterday I hiked down the Tanner Trail, from Lipan Point, to Tanner Rapids. Today I hike
Grand Canyon Series: Tanner Trail
This is my account of Day 1 of my solo hike in the Grand Canyon, March 14, 2021. Note: This post contains affiliate links for products
The Grand Canyon Series: Food Planning
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The Grand Canyon Series: Permits
The trials and tribulations of putting in for a GC Backcountry permit. A Grand Canyon Backcountry Permit is required for any overnight stay below the
The Grand Canyon Series: Inspiration
The Grand Canyon….one of my favorite places to visit and hike in. In late September 2020 my wife, Karen, and I took our new motorhome