Black Hills was named so by the Native Americans due to the evergreen Ponderosa pines that grow on the slopes … More
Tag: wild west
The Badlands of South Dakota
Badlands of South Dakota was my first national park of “moonscapes” and to this day it holds a very special … More
Leadville, CO – Skijoring, Mining, High Mountain Passes, and Breathtaking Views
Or blame the shortness of breath on the altitude 🙂 We passed through Leadville on my very first ColoRADical Road … More
Natural Wonders on the Utah / Arizona Border
Our public lands are NOT for grabs! They have withstood millions of years of climate and geological changes but they are threatened by corporate interests now! I’d like to dedicate this post to the natural wonders of the American West, especially the stunning geological formations and incredible cultural heritage on the Utah / Arizona border!
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks
I have visited Wyoming and Montana a number of times and I have been to the parks more than once, … More
Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
Capitol Reef was the 3rd national park out of Utah’s Mighty 5 I visited within 1 year. Formed about 65 … More
Mermaid Does Mountains
How I found a dream job in Aspen, CO while traveling cross country in winter, living out of my tiny … More
Random Facts of the American West – A Tribute to the People
I lived in the frigid Northeast (cold in terms of weather and people) and in hot and humid Southern Florida (slow … More
The Endless Winter – Snowboarding the American West
As the plane was taking off from Reno-Tahoe airport at the end of May tears started streaming down my face. … More
I ❤ Jackson Hole
I traveled near and far, North to South, East to West, criss crossed the Western US and did circles around … More
