June 2021

White Sands National Park, The Alkali Flat Trail

White Sands National Park, The Alkali Flat Trail New Mexico June 2021 Eerie and Mesmerizing, The Alkali Flat Trail White Sands National Park is a world like no other, a 275-square-mile area of radiating gypsum. It felt more like an alien planet than a desert. While it was designated a National Monument in 1933, its […]

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Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, A Desert Sanctuary

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, A Desert Sanctuary Arizona June 2021 The Beauty and Rupture of Organ Pipe Visiting Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument was an absolute must for us. We didn’t mind the long drive from Tucson to reach this remote corner of Arizona, right on the edge of Sonora, Mexico. It’s actually the

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Bisbee and Tombstone, Two Former Mine Towns, Two Different Vibes

Bisbee and Tombstone, Two Former Mine Towns, Two Different Vibes Arizona June 2021 Bisbee, Arizona’s Beautifully Strange Gem June 1, 2021 1.90 mi 0.61 mi 74 °F When I was on the phone with my friend Pam a few days ago and mentioned we were staying in Tucson, AZ, she suggested we visit Bisbee and

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