Sadie Anne Goose, Wolf of my Heart
A few weeks after Sadie died, I sat down on the kitchen floor, got drunk on tequila and tried to weave the pieces of her life and death into a cohesive narrative. It felt important to write a thing, to have some sort of tribute out in the world dedicated to a creature who was […]
That Time I Met a California Condor on Angel’s Landing
The first time I climbed Angel’s Landing, the weather was perfect. I’d caught the first shuttle to the trailhead at 6 a.m. It was in the days before lottery-won permits were required to hike what is a bucket list-topping trail carved into rock overlooking Zion Canyon in Zion National Park. I was, that first time, […]
5 Friday Favorites – 5.26.23
1 – MY STOCK TANK POOL Two summers ago I bought a stock tank pool, waited an obnoxious amount of time for it be delivered and then helped the delivery man roll it down my street and into my yard. Last year, I built a little pool deck around it and now it is a […]
20 Books for Outdoorsy Adventurists, Nature Lovers & Wild Animals
Books offer an easy, affordable escape—transporting us to wild places, untamed people, and unfamiliar worlds. This curated list highlights some of my favorite books about adventure, nature, and the freedom found off the beaten path.
How to Spend 9 Days Adventuring in Southern Utah
Sometimes I think I enjoy planning a trip as much as I enjoy taking the trip. Over the years, I’ve honed the planning to a careful craft. There are spreadsheets, methods to the madness, and research that includes checking to see if anyone else has shared an itinerary for the trip I’m attempting. Usually, they […]