Delano Peak
At 12,169 feet Delano Peak is the highest in the Tushar Range, the third highest range in the state of Utah.
Join Judy and me as we enjoy the magnificent views from the summit and encounter an unexpected bonus along the way.
At 12,169 feet Delano Peak is the highest in the Tushar Range, the third highest range in the state of Utah.
Join Judy and me as we enjoy the magnificent views from the summit and encounter an unexpected bonus along the way.
Canyoning in Morocco I will be in Morocco in March as part of an exploration team to open some new canyons and help locals establish a canyon guide service. Check out the GoFundMe campaign for background and details about the project. GoFundMe – Canyoning in Morocco Donors to this fundraising campaign are invited to join me…
I couldn’t have started this adventure without a plan, but now that it has begun I see far less utility in having a plan. Along the way there will be problems and there will be opportunities. I want the flexibility to make adjustments when I encounter either and now I have encountered both. Plan has…
I packed prepared to sleep in a hammock or on the ground, but prefer the hammock for a good night sleep. There is no concern about finding a piece of level ground; just find two stout, appropriately-spaced trees. Not an issue on the Lone Star Trail. Hammock goes up in about two minutes. Ready to…
Jean Baptiste Le Moyne, Sieur de Bienville served as the French Colonial Governor of the Louisiana Territory. In 1698, Bienville and his brother, Iberville led a French expedition to the Gulf of Mexico and up the Mississippi River. While traveling up the river they spotted a red pole which marked the boundary of two Native…
According to the guidebook: “If you explore only one town in the Eastfjords, Seydisfjordur should be it. Made up of multi-colored wooden houses and surrounded by snowcapped mountains and cascading waterfalls.” On this day the surroundings were obscured by dense fog and the town was swarming with tourists. A nice side-trip nonetheless.
Named after the Duke of Orleans who reigned as Regent for Louis XV from 1715 to 1723, the city was established by French colonists and strongly influenced by their old world culture. It is well known for its distinct French and Spanish Creole architecture, as well as its multi-cultural heritage. New Orleans is often referred…