During my inaugural camping trip in Mesa from February 22 to April 12, 2026, I traveled and camped in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah and Colorado. There were highlights in every state, most notably Big Bend National Park in Texas, Chaco Canyon in New Mexico, Chiricahua National Monument, Patagonia, and Canyon de Chelly in Arizona, but Utah continues to amaze me during every visit. I think I’ve spent time camping, hiking and cycling in Utah almost every

I’ve traveled almost 2,000 miles and lived in Mesa for almost two weeks. After traveling and camping with a series of towed campers during the past ten years, I’ve truly enjoyed the transition to a custom Sprinter van. Here are the highlights: My van has an Infinity Shower that allows you to enjoy a hot shower for literally as long as you like while only using approximately one gallon of the water in my 35 gallon water tank. How does it do this? It recirculates the heated

Marfa, Texas, is a place that surprises visitors with its blend of art, culture, and wide-open desert skies. Nestled in the high desert of West Texas, this small town has become a magnet for travelers seeking something different from the usual tourist spots. If you want to experience a place where creativity meets natural beauty, Marfa offers a unique escape that stays with you long after you leave. Marfa skyline with desert mountains at sunset The Artistic Heart of Marfa Mar

Do you ever wonder how old is too old for a certain activity? Riding your mountain bike, flying an airplane, skydiving, hiking to a mountain peak or driving a go-cart on a track? I think about this often. At 76, I recognize that I have some physical limitations. Multiple injuries to both shoulders combined with arthritis has limited my range of motion in my shoulders and has made overhead weight lifting a no-no. Do I often wish I could reverse the clock and regain full mo

I purchased a RAM pickup and an Oliver Elite II travel trailer in October, 2015, retired on December 31, 2015, and left on my first lengthy camping trip on January 22, 2016. I traveled for about size weeks and explored what has become one of my favorite destinations, Big Bend National Park, for a couple of weeks before continuing my journey along the border with Mexico in New Mexico and Arizona. This became an annual tradition that always includes visits to Marfa, Texas, Bi