Currently charting out some spring weekend trips, including a possible stop at Marble Canyon, gateway to the Grand Canyon.
On the ‘trail’ in Delaware Water Gap. I’m not sure why I love boardwalks so much (maybe because my fav state park in Michigan when I was a kid had one?), but it’s always a delight to stroll down one in a national park. #boardwalk #findyourpark #optoutside #delawarewatergap #getoutside
It was a bit rainy this morning, with low clouds hugging the ridgelines in South Mountain Park. But the wildflowers are popping up, the temperatures are nice, and it was a great morning for a quick hike to find some treasure. - - - - - #southmountain #phoenix #igersphx #whyaz #arizona #sonorandesert #instagramaz #desert #desertlife #phx #myphx #wearephx #phxphotographer
In Phoenix, winter = Supes time.
I grew up in east Mesa with a view of the Superstition Wilderness from my driveway. So when I finally started hiking in high school, it’s no wonder that we ended up there—in spite of all the warnings about how dangerous it was (you know, with those prowling rattlesnakes, deranged treasure hunters, and all the other things you don’t actually have to worry about). My first hike was a doozy; we ended up accidentally finding our way to Flatiron, which is no joke for someone who doesn’t know what they’re doing and was woefully unprepared. I was young, dumb but in great shape, so we all survived. And thus was born my love for the mountain range.
#optoutside #supes #superstitions #wilderness #tonto #flatiron #bouldercanyon #sonorandesert #keepitwild
Big ass feet and necklaces decorate some of the petroglyphs at one of my favorite [well-known] rock art sites in Utah. #getoutside #optoutside #rockart #petroglyphs #utah
It’s looking like it might be a great year for wildflowers here in the desert. One of my fav recent wildflower trips was meeting up with @lucyan_us to see the 2016 Superbloom in Death Valley National Park. #parkchat
After last month’s trip to American Samoa, Samoa, and Fiji, we’re already plotting our next snorkeling trip. Unfortunately, the trip won’t be until the holidays roll around.
In Fiji, we snorkeled off the beach of an idyllic private island, rode a longboat up a river canyon to swim in a waterfall, and toured a traditional village. More at rscottjones.com (link in bio). #getoutside #parkchat #fiji
Had a blast on our tour of Samoa, which included swimming at secluded waterfalls, half submerged caves, ocean trenches, & coral reefs. Check out the post Swimming Across Samoa at rscottjones.com for more. #travel #onetravelchat #getoutside #samoa #southpacific
If you’ve been wondering what my recent trip to American Samoa was like, you’re in for a treat—I finally blogged about our visit!
Our trip to American Samoa, Fiji, and Samoa is coming to a close. It’s been a grand trip, and I’m looking forward to posting some photos and maybe even writing a bit about it. In the meanwhile here’s my favorite shot of a toothy fish that followed me around earlier this week. #parkchat #FinishtheTerritoriesTrip #optoutside
Four years ago today, I drove @SamtheSubie for the first time. Over these four years and 110,000+ miles, we’ve had countless adventures together. Can’t wait to see where we end up next. #SubaruAmbassador #RoadTripChat
Today’s our prep day for our upcoming trip to American Samoa, Fiji, and Samoa. We’re both excited to get back to tropical waters and do some snorkeling. #optoutside #fernweh #savethereefs
Spent a quick night in Anza Borrego Desert State Park last weekend, but it was too quick of a visit to do anything but remind me I need a return trip there soon.
Where is the trail taking YOU this weekend? #wildernessculture #optoutside #weekendwarrior
I braved some frigid temps in Bodie today, but managed to capture a few nice reflections of the old mining town. I’m looking forward to returning (ahem, when it’s warmer) to explore some more. #ScottsBLMroadtrip
BTW, I’m on a 3500 mile solo roadtrip right now, so if you wanna see the places I’m visiting, check out my IG stories or Twitter @rscottjones where I post much more regularly.
The last long solo road trip I did was back in 2016 when I visited #100Parksin100Days to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our National Parks. During that trip, I made sure to include a local craft brewery nearly every day (not sure if Yuengling is considered local craft anymore, but the tour there was great). Those stops gave me a chance to take a break from driving, plan out where I was going to sleep that night, and sketch out the next day’s itinerary.
While my upcoming trip is similarly designed, I’ll likely be spending many fewer days at craft breweries—mostly because there aren’t many along my (rather rural) route. Bummer.
With cooler temps finally hitting metro Phoenix, I’m excited to get back out to my favorite desert wilderness.
Guess the location.
