I woke up several times during the night panicked that I’d miss the alarm for my Ice Cave Tour at 8:30. Alas, I left on time and drove...

After my guided tour to the Katla glacier, I visited Skógafoss, one of the biggest waterfalls in Iceland. It was super crowded, but...

The islands were tall and green, wind-swept with sheep but industry, too. When the ladders ended, a grassy hiking path lay before me.

Friday I waited nearly an hour at the entrance of Arches National Park, snacking on Ruffle chips and a banana and envying the Bronco next...

I'd caught the end of a geology talk, where the park ranger held up time-stamped photos of the bewitching tall spires.

Tuesday On a recommendation from a coworker the week earlier, I arrived at Zion Cycles in Springdale just after 8:30 am. Both the man and...

Sunday I donned my red plastic sunglasses, snake-maus bandana and breezy long dress and missed sixth gear on Dad's Honda Accord. With the...

And there they come, with jaws popping, a circle of them running, suddenly like a cult, descending on the desert brush.

Now I wanted the red-rock-warmth, the open sky and land, the cacti and the sun. I wanted an inviting land, because I felt shaken and cold.