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NatureFebruary 20, 2025

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 27

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 27, Galveston, Texas. In this edition, we enjoy the only day of our adventure where we stay put. A welcome rest.

HistoryDecember 31, 2024

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 25

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 25. Lordsburg, New Mexico, to Ozona, Texas. Today, we explore White Sands National Park, National Park number 15 on our epic journey, and continue our push east toward home.

CaliforniaSeptember 4, 2024

Beneath An Endless Sky - Day 21

Beneath An Endless Sky - Day 21. Crescent City, California, to Potter Valley, California. In this edition we explore the mighty redwoods, walk a few beautiful beaches, and settle down into wine country for a dinner among the vineyards.

CaliforniaAugust 6, 2024

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 20

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 20. One Family's 28-day Wild Odyssey Across the Western U.S. Sutherlin, Oregon, to Crescent City, California. In this edition, we follow the Upper Umpqua River to Crater Lake, before plunging southwest to the sea. We overnight in Crescent City.

HistoryMay 13, 2024

Beneath An Endless Sky - Days 16 and 17

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 16 and 17. One Family's 28-day Wild Odyssey Across the Western U.S. In this edition, we travel from Missoula, Montana, to Seattle, Washington. We enjoy a lunch out in Spokane and explore the snow-capped heights of Mt. Rainier.

HistoryMarch 22, 2024

Beneath An Endless Sky - Day 15

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 15. One Family's 28-day Wild Odyssey Across the Western U.S. Challis, Idaho, to Missoula, Montana. In this edition, we dive deep into the history of the Salmon River Valley, and the Bitterroot Mountains, before settling in Missoula Montana for the evening.

HistoryMarch 15, 2024

Beneath An Endless Sky - Day 14

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 14. One Family's 28-day Wild Odyssey Across the Western U.S. Rexburg, Idaho - Challis, Idaho. In this edition we visit Craters of the Moon National Monument. and explore the wilds of a surprisingly stunning Idaho.

HistoryMarch 8, 2024

Beneath An Endless Sky - Day 13

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 13. One Family's 28-day Wild Odyssey Across the Western U.S. Heart Six Ranch, Moran, Wyoming to Rexburg, Idaho. In this edition we bid farewell to Bridger-Teton National Forest before making our way through the mythical lands of the Yellowstone River. We continue to push west into Idaho before taking a rest in Rexburg.

NatureDecember 6, 2023

Beneath An Endless Sky - Day 12

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 12. One Family's 28-day Wild Odyssey Across the Western U.S. Green River, WY, to Heart Six Ranch, Moran, Wyoming. In this edition, we explore Grand Teton and go horseback riding.

FoodNovember 11, 2023

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 11

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 11. In this edition we take a break from the road and go shopping in downtown Salt Lake, before exploring Great Salt Lake State Park.

ArizonaOctober 28, 2023

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 10

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 10. One Family's 28-day Wild Odyssey Across the Western U.S. Chapter 10 - Canyons and Caverns. Oljata Monument Valley, AZ, UT, to Green River, UT. In this edition we cross into Utah, pushing through Moab, and visiting Canyonlands National Park. Part 10 of a limited series.

ArizonaSeptember 30, 2023

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 9

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 9. One Family's 28-day Wild Odyssey Across the Western U.S. Chapter 9 - Sandstone and Stardust.. Cortez, Co, to Oljata Monument Valley, AZ, UT. In this edition, we visit the Four Corners region, Monument Valley, and plunge headfirst into the deserts of Arizona and Utah. Part 9 of a limited series.