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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.

ColoradoSeptember 13, 2023

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 8

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 8. One Family's 28-day Wild Odyssey Across the Western U.S. Chapter 8 - Mountains, Mysteries, and Midways. Montrose, CO - Cortez CO. In this edition, we make our final push across the San Juan Mountains. We visit Mesa Verde National Park, and enjoy a fun evening at a carnival in Cortez. Part 8 of a limited series.

ColoradoAugust 30, 2023

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 7

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 7. One Family's 28-day Wild Odyssey Across the Western U.S. Chapter 7 - Of Summits and Stones. Alamosa, CO, to Montrose, CO. In this edition, I make a heavy decision, and we take a lazy day to drive across the San Juan Mountains. We take a surprising detour to a National Monument, and enjoy dinner at a local Mexican restaurant in Montrose. Part 7 of a limited series.

ColoradoAugust 23, 2023

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 6

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 6. One Family's 28-day Wild Odyssey Across the Western U.S. Chapter 6 - On White Knuckles and Windswept Sands. Colorado Springs, CO, to Alamosa, CO. In this edition, we travel to Canon City to take a shot at the infamous Skyline Dr. From there it's across the Sangre De Cristo Mountains at Poncho Pass, and down into the San Luis Valley to explore Great Sand Dunes National Park. Part 6 of a limited series.

ColoradoAugust 17, 2023

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 5

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 5. One Family's 28-day Wild Odyssey Across the Western U.S. Chapter 5 Beneath a Sinister Sky. Guernsey WY to Colorado Springs, CO. In this edition we explore the scenes of Rocky Mountain Park under a blanket of snow, and enjoy dinner with an old colleague in Denver. Part 5 of a multi-part limited series.

HistoryAugust 9, 2023

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 4

Beneath an Endless Sky - Day 4. One Family's 28-day Wild Odyssey Across the Western U.S. Chapter 4 Towards the Rocky Mountains. Palmer Gulch, SD to Guernsey, WY. In this edition we explore the Black Hills before plunging deep into Wyoming territory toward the mighty Rocky Mountains. Part 4 of a multi-part limited series.