TRAVELTRAVEL NOTES:
MADE IN THE USA.
From East to West, North to South,
adventure surrounds us, right here. 
Butch Cassidy's Childhood Home in Utah: My Unexpected Stop
I wasn't looking for Butch Cassidy's childhood home when I spotted it along Highway 89 on my way toward Moab. I stopped to see the cabin and ended up digging into the story of Robert LeRoy Parker before he became one of the West's most famous outlaws.
The Mining History Along the Million Dollar Highway: Ouray to Silverton
The old mines, abandoned buildings and mining towns along the Million Dollar Highway caught my attention while driving from Ouray to Silverton. I wanted to know how they all connected and why so much mining happened in these mountains.
The History of the Million Dollar Highway: Mining, Toll Roads & the Road Through the San Juans
The Million Dollar Highway began as a way to move people, supplies and ore through Colorado's San Juan Mountains. I looked into the mining boom, Otto Mears' toll roads and how the route eventually became the highway we drive today.
Driving the Million Dollar Highway: My Trip from Ouray to Silverton
I drove Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway from Ouray to Silverton and back. Here’s what it’s really like to drive, where the exposed sections are, and what to know before you go.
My Favorite Things to Do in Crested Butte, Colorado
My favorite things to do in Crested Butte, from mountain biking and hiking to Elk Avenue, Gothic, wildflowers, camping at Oh Be Joyful, and the places I keep going back to.
The History of Crested Butte: How a Mining Town Became a Mountain Bike Destination
Crested Butte wasn't always known for skiing and mountain biking. Before the trails and ski lifts, it was a thriving coal mining town. Learn how Crested Butte evolved from a mining community into one of Colorado's most iconic mountain towns while preserving the character that makes it so special today.
My First Visit to Crested Butte: Why I Already Want to Go Back
Crested Butte had been on my mountain biking bucket list for years. After finally spending a week there, I discovered it was more than incredible trails. The town, the people, and its unique character made it one of my favorite mountain towns I've ever visited.
Newspaper Rock: One of Utah's Most Incredible Petroglyph Sites
Located along Highway 211 in Bears Ears National Monument, Newspaper Rock is home to hundreds of petroglyphs carved over centuries. This easy roadside stop offers a fascinating glimpse into the people who traveled through southeastern Utah long before modern roads existed.
Shafer Trail: The Famous Road Through Canyonlands National Park
From ranchers and uranium miners to modern-day visitors, Shafer Trail has played an important role in Canyonlands history. Learn how this famous road descends 1,500 feet from Island in the Sky and became one of Utah's most photographed views.
Why Delicate Arch Lived Up to the Hype
Some famous places lose something after you finally see them in person. Delicate Arch was not one of them. After seeing photos of it for years, it still felt bigger, more exposed, and more unreal than I expected standing there in person.