The Art of Exploration archive is where you'll find my past writings and thoughts. You are currently viewing a list of articles that were published in November 2012.

Scout Lookout

Published November 6th, 2012 in Utah

When we set out this morning, we had planned to hike the Zion Narrows as far as we could from the bottom up, starting at the Temple of Sinawava.

Emerald Pools

Published November 5th, 2012 in Utah

By the time we got to Zion National Park, I had racked-up what I can only characterize as a rather measly post-op hiking record. I had completed just two modest hikes, both of which had left me entirely wiped me out.

Shoulda Woulda Coulda

Published November 5th, 2012 in Utah

Every time I visit places west of the 100^th meridian, I realize how much I miss making art. There is something about the light and the colors in the rock and the warmth of the sun that makes me want to be outside sketching and painting and drawing.

Grand Staircase

Published November 4th, 2012 in Arizona

On Sunday we get a slow start. We eat a leisurely breakfast and then wander around Flagstaff for a while, exploring a few places we have yet to see.

Sedona

Published November 1st, 2012 in Arizona