I’m a day late on posting this, mostly because I belatedly decided to add some Facebook memories photos, which featured a North Rim of the Grand Canyon trip that I wanted to include. I’m still heartbroken about those wildfires—the Dragon Bravo fire that took the lodge is still only 44% contained!

On Aug 11 2023,

…we spent the day exploring around the Isle of Skye, which was incredibly scenic. I’m glad Jen suggested adding it to our Scotland itinerary.

A winding road traverses a lush, green landscape with rocky hills and distant lakes under a partly cloudy sky.

A breathtaking coastal cliff features a waterfall cascading into the sea, surrounded by lush greenery and rocky formations.

A small waterfall cascades over mossy rocks on a grassy hillside under a sky with clouds.

A picturesque waterfall cascades down a lush, green hillside surrounded by misty mountains.

A historic castle sits on a small island surrounded by water and lush greenery, with a stone bridge connecting it to the mainland under a partly cloudy sky.

A serene river flows under a stone arch bridge, surrounded by lush, green foliage and rocky banks.

A scenic view through a stone archway reveals a rocky river with cascading waterfalls and a distant arched bridge surrounded by lush greenery.

On Aug 11 2018,

…I caught an evening ASU practice. Looks like I ran into PJ and Adam from the Crafty Devils tailgate and a former player, Antonio Longino.

A nighttime football practice is taking place with players in maroon and gold uniforms on a grass field.

Four men, wearing casual attire with some in matching maroon shirts, stand together on a grassy field near a large white dome structure.

On Aug 11 2017,

…we did some exploring around the San Juan Islands in Puget Sound, WA.

A historic white lighthouse with an attached house, red roof, and a white picket fence is set against a backdrop of trees and dry grass.

A totem pole with intricate carvings and vibrant colors stands by a body of water, surrounded by grassy terrain and trees in the background.

A rocky shoreline with scattered pebbles extends towards the ocean under a hazy sky.

A rocky shoreline overlooks a calm, misty sea under a cloudy sky.

On Aug 11 2013,

…I was in Ohio on a national park roadtrip I called #RustBeltRoadTrip. Funny enough, I’ll be revisiting many of those stops in a couple weeks with Jen. I also marked off the Indiana high point, which really solidified it as a quest.

On Aug 11 2012,

…I found myself in Iowa and Nebraska, visiting a state high point, two competing Jolly Green Giants, and a national park unit. I’d post photos from the day, but I apparently only posted them on twitter, and I’ve deleted all those posts after Elon took over. So—make sure you don’t rely on social media as a life archive!

On Aug 11 2011,

…I visited the North Rim of the Grand Canyon with my then-girlfriend, Laura. We were planning a Rim to Rim hike and wanted to hit a bit of the North Kaibab as a test run.

Man, I’m so bummed that wildfires have devastated this area, including burning the lodge and visitor center. The entire amazing forest shown here burned. What a loss.