Getting Out There

Today was the first day of our month-long trip which I summarized in the previous posting in this thread. Living in Tucson ...

Growing up in England, my idea of a desert was an image of Peter O’Toole riding a camel across endless drifting sand dunes. It wasn’t until I moved to California that I came to learn that deserts could be vibrant places, full of animals and plant life. As a photographer, I soon learned what an exciting place my local desert was to drive, hike, and take pictures in. ...

Having become increasingly enamored with listening to audiobooks, streaming audio, and satellite radio on road trips, I was recently considering swapping out the factory-installed AM/FM radio/CD player in my road trip vehicle for a newer device. I wanted something that could also broadcast audio from Internet streaming sources or a storage device like an iPod or a smartphone. I’d done some initial shopping online and at a car stereo store. I had steeled myself to the fact that my vehicle’s attractive dashboard might now sport a new ugly “after-market” visage. Short of buying ...

The holidays are here, but the roadtrippers among us are not dreaming of sugarplums. No, they’ve already got their sights set on spring break! Whether they’re armchair travelers or road warriors, we’ve found something sure to appeal to the adventurers on your list. ...

Long inhabited by humans, Taos, New Mexico is an intriguing mix of history, culture and adventure. Exploring Taos and the nearby area on foot is an excellent way to see and appreciate the many choices that are here. From a leisurely amble through a labyrinth and walks through Native American and ...

I was going to call this story “Easter in the Valley of Death,” because I liked the irony of heading to the foothills of the Funeral Mountains on the holiday that celebrates rebirth. Then I typed it out, and it looked too much like the title of a sermon. Well, I’m no preacher. I’m just an announcer:

Death Valley is in bloom! If you're anywhere within reach, don’t miss this fabulous opportunity to wade through fields of desert gold! Discover deep purple phacelia, dunes covered with lavender verbena, and even rare desert five-spots! Take stunning photos, even with a cheap point-and-shoot camera! But remember – this is a limited-time offer, good only while supplies last.
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