Ashamedly, I have never heard of Custer State Park. It is one of the few truly wild places that I have found remaining in this country. Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, the park is
home to a variety of wildlife and magnificent scenery spanning 71,000 acres.
The original vision is of Old West heroes being carved into a granite mountainside. That is until sculptor Gutzon Borlum decides that four presidents representing America’s 150 years are more appropriate for Mount Rushmore. […]
The central part of Colorado has so much to see and do and I don’t get a chance to do many things that I want to. But ascending Mount Evans is on top of the list.
I take my last day to travel up the highest road in North America; the summit of Mount Evans. The 14-mile designated byway is a narrow paved road, full of switchbacks, and with no guard rails. It was recommended to me by several people who know I like wildlife and grand vistas. […]
I venture out before sunrise to follow the Bighorn Sheep Canyon from Canon City, CO to Salida. This 60-mile winding drive is known for its wildlife viewing including bighorn sheep, elk, raptors, and rafters. The Arkansas River provides ample habitat for the 1000’s of rafters who take on the Class III rapids. […]
Moab, Utah, is a small resort town that has its share of tourist attractions: small shops, restaurants, galleries, craft breweries and the like. Further, it is surrounded by stunning red rock landscapes that alone make this a desirable vacation destination. But the Arches and Canyonlands National Parks along with the cool waters of the Colorado River make it one of the most sought-after destinations in the American Southwest. The town bustles for those wanting to experience the outdoors. The main street is lined with guide services, outfitters, jeep, ATV, raft and bike rental shops. The town just buzzes with activity and it is contagious, it’s almost impossible to relax here when there is so much to see and do. […]
When embarking on my Supergraphic challenge, I scan ahead and I see a few locations will take some creative license to complete. Utah Skiing is one of them. I have skied once in my life and hated it. If there is anything I hate more than skiing it’s being cold. I could, however, take advantage of the huge mounds at Coral Pink Sand Dunes for some winter-like fun in the 80-degree sun. […]