Many of us avoid the news these days. We might check in now and then, but it is so consistently depressing that who can blame anyone for not subjecting themselves? Here’s a post to give you a little joy, maybe. Remember how Julie Andrews sang in The Sound of Music about her favorite things? When … Read more
I’m still working on the Alaska travelogue, coming soon! But here’s an update on Brighty. And I’m sorry to report that I wrongly assumed the worst in my previous post about Brighty, melted. This is an example of how incorrect info can be passed on these days. It turns out that the photo I showed … Read more
Having driven to Alaska and back, I’m working on a travelogue to be posted soon. However, this brief message will provide an update on the bronze statue of Brighty of the Grand Canyon, which I discussed a few posts back. On 12 July 2025, a wildfire on the North Rim destroyed the park lodge where … Read more
I have returned safely from a solo backpack trip into one of the most remote backcountry areas of Grand Canyon National Park. I mentioned in a previous blog post that this would be a spiritual retreat of five days and four nights. Here is a photo from the South Rim at Pima Point: Details will … Read more
This post is before my upcoming solo backpack trip to Boucher Creek in the Grand Canyon. I’ll provide a little background beforehand, then follow up with another post after the trip with photos and commentary. The plan calls for a spiritual retreat, similar to what some Christians do when they, for example, go to a … Read more
Aaron and I headed down the Grandview Trail in early May 2023. This backcountry trailhead is about 12 miles east of the main park area. The trail is not well maintained and a sign at the top cautions users. Here’s a map of the south rim area and the blue box shows the zoomed in … Read more