North America

🗿 Grace in Granite: Visiting the Dignity of Earth and Sky in Chamberlain Driving through South Dakota, the landscape shifts from rolling plains to river-carved bluffs, and just when you think you’ve...

🏜️ Bison, Bluffs, and Belly Laughs: Saydie and I Take on the Badlands Our Great Southwest Adventure took a wild turn when Saydie and I rolled into South Dakota’s Badlands—land of jagged peaks, fossil...

Campfires and Cosmic Vibes: Camping at KOA Near Devils Tower There’s something surreal about waking up in the shadow of a geologic wonder that looks like it was dropped onto Earth by aliens—or at...

🏕️ From Shoulders to Sidekicks: Returning to Mt. Rushmore with Saydie This summer, Saydie and I packed up the car, loaded our gear, and hit the road for an extended camping adventure—just the two of...

Bryce Canyon National Park: A Symphony of Stone and Sky Nestled in southern Utah, Bryce Canyon National Park is a place where nature’s artistry takes center stage. Known for its surreal landscape of...

Zion National Park: Where Time, Stone, and Spirit Converge Nestled in the southwest corner of Utah, Zion National Park is a sanctuary of towering sandstone cliffs, emerald pools, and narrow slot...

Grand Canyon vs. Bryce Canyon: Two Icons, Two Stories Written in Stone Few landscapes anywhere on Earth stop you in your tracks like Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona and Bryce Canyon National...

Ranch Fires, Firing Rounds, and Festive Feels: New Year’s Eve in Charlotte, Texas If you’re looking for a way to ring in the New Year that includes wide-open skies, good friends, strong drinks, and...

High Stakes, Highland Style: James Parson’s 50th Birthday Casino Blowout If you’ve ever wondered what happens when you mix a milestone birthday, a casino theme, and a guy in a kilt representing Clan...

🪶 Carving Legacy in Stone: The Story of the Crazy Horse Memorial High in the Black Hills of South Dakota, a colossal figure is slowly emerging from Thunderhead Mountain—a warrior on horseback, arm...