Arches National Park in Just 2 Hours?

Written by Kyle Sometimes you don’t have days to spend in a national park….but does that mean you still shouldn’t go? We found ourselves passing through Moab on the way to Bonneville World of Speed, and Bee asked if we would swing through Arches National Park in the morning. I checked the NPS website and surprisingly there were timed entry passesContinue reading “Arches National Park in Just 2 Hours?”

Lake City Fall Ramble

Written by Kyle We had planned to jump on the bikes and head to Lake City, but after taking a look at the weather we decided it probably wasn’t the best decision so we jumped in the 4runner instead. It’s just the right time of year here for all the leaves changing colors, especially atContinue reading “Lake City Fall Ramble”

What Exactly Is An Earthship?

Written by Kyle I have been aware of the idea of an Earthship, an off-grid home invented by Taos Architect Michael Reynolds, for quite some time. While we were in Taos, New Mexico we decided to swing by the Earthship Biotecture visitor center to check one out in person. When you arrive, you’re greeted by theContinue reading “What Exactly Is An Earthship?”

The Carson House & Museum Taos, NM

Written by Kyle I have a pretty strong interest in American history so we stopped in at the Kit Carson House and Museum located in Taos, New Mexico. The tour starts with a video about the life of Kit Carson, definitely helpful background if you’re not familiar with the man and the myth.  After the video presentationContinue reading “The Carson House & Museum Taos, NM”

The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum

Written by Kyle We spotted signs for  the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum on our way through the Saguaro National Park outside of Tucson, Arizona, and decided to stop in and check it out. We had no idea what to expect, but it ended up being a wonderful surprise! It is a huge museum, with approximately 85% of it outdoors (wearContinue reading “The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum”

Mountain Men in Creede, CO? – Rendezvous Revisited!

Written by Kyle At the end of the last post I said I may need to get the proper gear together so I could attend during the event proper where pre-1840s attire was required…..I had been thinking about next year… I went back into the Rocky Mountain National Rendezvous last Sunday and managed to score a periodContinue reading “Mountain Men in Creede, CO? – Rendezvous Revisited!”

Mountain Men in Creede, CO?

Written by Kyle This year the Rocky Mountain National Rendezvous was moved from Ignacio, Colorado to Creede, Colorado at the last minute. The event goes on for the whole week, but after this weekend (7/13-7/14 10am-5pm) you need period pre-1840s attire to attend.  I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect pulling into the new meet site at SowardContinue reading “Mountain Men in Creede, CO?”

San Xavier del Bac Mission – Tucson, Arizona

Write by Kyle While visiting Tucson we rode our motorcycles out to take a look at San Xavier del Bac Mission which is considered one of the finest examples of mission architecture in the USA, located southwest of Tucson, Arizona on the Tohono O’odham Reservation. It is a striking building, dubbed the “white dove in the desert” . We could seeContinue reading “San Xavier del Bac Mission – Tucson, Arizona”

Dome Sweet Dome In Crestone, CO

Written by Beulah I was driving from Denver to Creede and decided to split up my drive home to visit a town that has been on my radar Crestone, CO. Known as the Shambala of the Rockies it has a reputation for its peace and quiet, scenic landscape and is home to several spiritual organizations and retreatContinue reading “Dome Sweet Dome In Crestone, CO”

Creede, Colorado Donkey Dash 2024

Written by Kyle When I first moved to Creede, Colorado I saw an event advertised called the Donkey Dash. Being an Ohio boy, I had no idea what that meant but I went to check it out. Well, it became one of my favorite summer events here in Creede! Participants line up on the historicContinue reading “Creede, Colorado Donkey Dash 2024”