Cheering From Afar
Thanksgiving 2021 in Iowa | Beginning of Arizona Trip 2021 | Iowa to Kansas | November 24-27, 2021 In my last post, I alluded to another work trip that Curtis had at the end of November that we had spontaneously decided to turn into one last road trip for the year. After all our driving…
Canadian Rockies Road Trip, Days 18-20 | Driving from Kamloops to Castlegar, BC | Hiking, kayaking, and camping across Southern BC | June 2023 We woke up at our boondocking spot to find a light rain falling. Our night here was quiet despite being next to the highway, thanks to the trees for blocking the…
Island to Inland PCS Road Trip | Day 9 | August 2, 2020 | Scottsbluff National Monument, Chimney Rock, and Arriving in Omaha On the last morning of our road trip, we packed up our tent one last time and drove back to Scottsbluff. We knew we’d have around 2 years to explore Nebraska, but…
My Family’s Visit to Oahu • March 2018 • Part 2 After 5 days of cool and cloudy weather, the sun finally came out in full force. To make the most of it, I took Mom and Gina to one of Oahu’s most popular hikes up Ka’iwa Ridge, also known as the Lanikai Pillbox hike. We had…
Sabino Canyon, August 2013, by Jessica Jorgensen We knew it would happen sometime, the question was when. How long could I live in Arizona, spending as much time outdoors as I do, without seeing a rattlesnake? The answer? Exactly 9 months and 2 days. That’s right, ladies and gentlemen, today, May 19, 2014,…
Moving to New York, Part 4 | First Day in New York! | August 20, 2016 When we awoke on Saturday morning, we were filled with both excitement and nervousness about what lay ahead. We were only a few short hours away from our new hometown, and once we arrived we would immediately commence our…