Every plant that stands in the light of the sun is a saint and an outlaw. Every tree that brings forth blossoms without the command of man is powerful in the sight of God. Every star that man has not counted is a world of sanity and perfection. Every blade of grass is an angel … Continue reading Saints, Outlaws and Uncounted Stars
Death Valley
Panamint Milkshake
There you are, prepared to partake in a perilous journey, perched on the precipice of your pilgrimage. Peering over a panoramic view of the arid landscape, you pause. Something prods at you. What are you forgetting? You're not lost. You've got a map. You know where you are going. You know where you are. You just pumped a … Continue reading Panamint Milkshake
Roadside Art: Goldwell Open Air Museum
This place, just outside Death Valley, is like the motherlode of roadside art. If you want to visit with no expectations, look away, get in your air-conditioned car and go. Find Rhyolite on the map and head there. However, for a much faster visit, take a peek below. And if you want more info try the website or … Continue reading Roadside Art: Goldwell Open Air Museum
“America the Beautiful” Pass
Earlier this year, I purchased an “America the Beautiful” pass from the National Park Service, determined to make the most of the NPS Centennial. In March, a tardy visit to Death Valley still caught the tail end of the 2016 “Super Bloom.” (The very, very tail end.) Keeping with the “late to the party” theme, … Continue reading “America the Beautiful” Pass
Campfire Tales 