Torrey, UT (60’s) → Green River, UT (50’s)  → Montrose, CO (40’s) From the towering red rock landscapes of Capitol Reef National Park to kayaking a quiet stretch of the Green River to ending the week with an unexpected snow day in Montrose, we covered serious ground in every sense of the word. This week felt like a full-spectrum experience: remote desert solitude, jaw-dropping hikes, peaceful riverside moments, and a reminder that spring in the West doesn’t follow anyone’s ru

Alamo, NV (80’s) → Panaca, NV (70’s)  → Baker, NV (70’s)  → Richfield, UT (70’s) After the intensity of Death Valley National Park, we eased back into a slower rhythm, fewer “must-see” moments, more time to settle in, explore, and just be  on the road. It also marked the start of a big stretch through Nevada, Utah, and Colorado, packed with national parks, scenic highways, and (as always) a few unexpected pivots. Valley of Fire: The one I remembered We re-entered Nevada for t