San Rafael Swell

Send Me A Message

Storms have been passing over the mountains today, but so far not one single drop has reached this valley. I've always loved thunderstorms. These have been nothing like the storms I grew up with, but they're beautiful all the same. ⛈🏔🏞🌧
Yesterday I sat in my van, safely parked in the driveway, self-isolated from everyone, and I admit, I sank into a puddle of grief. The restlessness is creeping up on me. I'm eager to get out on the open road, to explore new terrains, to wake up with the sunrise, and be hypnotized by starlit skies. I miss my cramped little bed and my morning coffee routine. I even miss the hours of driving in anxious anticipation of where to stop for the night. ⁣ ⁣ However, I'm also eager to stay healthy and to protect strangers around me in hopes they stay healthy too, which is why I'm staying put. I know the road will still be out there waiting for me, and we'll be reunited in due time. Who knows when that will be? I know I'm not alone in this feeling of restless uncertainty. I'm grateful to have a safe place to stay and grateful that I still have the freedom to sit outside and let the sun's rays wash over me and warm my skin.
Textures in nature. I could've spent the entire day meandering through the trees. 🥰🌲🌳🏔
More scenes from Monday's hike. 🌲🌳🌲🐶
Finally found a trail that wasn't closed. Felt great to walk among trees again and breathe in those rich forest scents. 🌲🌳 #hugsnotdrugs #treehugger
Camping on BLM land is always interesting and full of discoveries. There are the usual scatterings of trash and evidence of previous campers, but sometimes you stumble upon gems like this. At my last campsite in Colorado, I scouted out a place to park for the night, opened my van door, and almost stepped on a deer shin. Hoof and all, still intact, minus the deer. 🦌🤷🏼‍♀️
Today's meditation moment. 🧘🏼‍♀️🌳🐦
"Instructions for living a life:⁣ Pay attention.⁣ Be astonished.⁣ Tell about it."⁣ - Mary Oliver ⁣ ⁣ Yes ma'am ⁣ ⁣
One of my favorite moments of this journey thus far was being lucky enough to witness the sun setting these rocks ablaze. Liquid gold that spread across the landscape and lasted maybe three minutes. Absolutely mesmerizing. I was camped off Kolob Terrace Road, behind Zion National Park. #nofilter