Spring is always my favorite season in the Sonoran Desert. I’m looking forward to backpacking out here in a few days.
These grizzlies were among a group of ten apparently feeding on a nearby whale carcass here in Bering Land Bridge National Preserve in Alaska. I had never seen more than one grizzly at a time until this trip, so this sighting was quite an experience. #parkchat #optoutside #findyourpark #grizzlies
I had an excellent weekend in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park showing Jen around, enjoying the wildflowers, visiting with an old adventure buddy, and making some new friends. Γ°ΒΒΒ― #optoutside #anzaborrego #camping
It’s still cold as shit here in Phoenix, so I’m likely to spend the morning thinking of warmer times, like the day we spent swimming across Samoa. I could use a bit of the South Pacific today.
After yesterday’s scenic drive down the Apache Trail (see my IG stories), I ran across this photo, shot during an overnight backpacking trip on the Arizona Trail from across the lake.
A daytrip along the Apache Trail. #fb
Quick stop at the Salt River this afternoon. #fb
Always great to get some time in the Supes. #fb
Phoenix was pretty foggy this morning, which reminded me of our 2016 visit to Shenandoah National Park. This was one of the few shots we got that day where the clouds weren’t totally socked in. Undeterred, we stopped at every single one of the 75 scenic vista pull-offs on Skyline Drive and took a picture, which resulted in a fun fog album on Facebook. I’ll definitely need a return visit to see it on a sunny day.
#optoutside #nationalparks #shenandoah #skylinedrive
Seems appropriate π #fb
Happy Statehood Day, Arizona! No matter your age, you look as gorgeous as ever.
Sunset over Arizona’s “West Coast”
#optoutside #statepark #arizona #amAZing #instagramaz
A railroad gently curves around the South Fork of the Little Conemaugh River near Johnstown Flood National Memorial. #findyourpark #optoutside #nationalparkgeek
Brews and friends! Brian Stultz with Julie Polovitch and Scott Jones at BottleShop 48. tagged on #fb
Crusty.
Checking off another Phoenix pro team! Go Hotshots! β with Jen Wiles, Patricia Graham Jones, Norman Jones, Rebeccca Carr at Arizona Hotshots Football. tagged on #fb
Stoked to snag some Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness permits for early May! It’s a perfect trip for first-time backpackersβgorgeous canyon, easy trail, plenty of water, and plenty of unscheduled time for exploring the various side canyons. I’m hoping to convert some dayhiking friends into backpackers on the trip.
I’m not a big fan of snow (hence, why I live in Phoenix), but WOW, the Swiss Alps sure are gorgeous. I enjoyed much of my last trtip to Europe, but our time here was definitely one of the highlights.
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
