Winter at Chaco Culture National Historic Park
I first learned of Chaco Canyon while going down a YouTube documentary rabbit hole. I’d had plans to drive down to Albuquerque for Christmas, and lucky for me, Chaco wasn’t far off my route. The park is one of the least visited parks in the National Park System. Try...
White Sands, Saguaro, and Death Valley
This early morning post brought to you by a 5:00 am burro alarm clock. White Sands National Monument Along with Carlsbad Caverns, White Sands National Monument has also become one of my favorite places. The forecast called for rain, but since a trip to White Sands would only add...
Texas and New Mexico Whirlwind
After a food and board game filled night in Austin, followed by all the breakfast tacos I could fit in my stomach, we headed onward towards Big Bend National Park. The drive between Austin and Big Bend is a long, desolate one. Keeping an eye on the gas gauge...