Tonto National Monument
Back in the day, and by “back” I mean about 900 years ago, a group of people now known as the Salado found a couple… Read More »Tonto National Monument
The Tonto Basin
When they see the word “Tonto”, people of a certain age can’t help but think of Jay Silverheels. A fine fellow to be sure, but… Read More »The Tonto Basin
Étude settles in
In the past month it’s become apparent that delivery is not likely to be on time. Small parts are not a problem but Cummins has… Read More »Étude settles in
Étude moves on
Have you ever noticed that sometimes people say “I could care less” when they really mean that they could not possibly care less about something?… Read More »Étude moves on
Étude begins
It’s been quite a while since I announced that we would replace Impromptu with a new Nordic 40. What’s been going on since then, you… Read More »Étude begins
Les Musées de Tacoma
OK, why the French? Search me. As I said in the last post, this voyage is light on photos. Just a few things that caught… Read More »Les Musées de Tacoma
Going Down…
I published a ton of photos of South Puget Sound last year. Since we’re covering a lot of the same ground (er, “water”) this year,… Read More »Going Down…
Painted Desert – Part 2
We left the charms of the El Rancho in Gallup, New Mexico, drove west on Interstate 80 for an hour or so, and re-entered the… Read More »Painted Desert – Part 2
Home of the Stars
If you find yourself traveling along Interstate 40 near Gallup, New Mexico and in need of a place to lay your head, you could do… Read More »Home of the Stars
Soda Water
The area along NM Highway 4 south of Los Alamos has a number of hot spring spas. Perhaps it’s because the Valle Grande volcanic area… Read More »Soda Water
A Matter of Scale
The Earth will kill you. This green field beckons. People seem to have a hardwired affinity for green. This particular patch is deceptively huge. There… Read More »A Matter of Scale
Visiting Dr. Atomic
Prior to the Second World War, there was nothing much to Los Alamos except for a private boarding school for rich Eastern boys and a… Read More »Visiting Dr. Atomic
Taos
Taos has a reputation far beyond its size. You have to endure a long drive through strip malls that your screaming brain thinks will never… Read More »Taos
Cool Junque
Do you have the Roadside America app for your phone? You should if you like finding quirky stuff as you travel. That’s where I found… Read More »Cool Junque