Our morning begins on one of the most spectacular sections of Highway 12. Our destination is the trailhead for Upper Calf Creek Falls, where our adventure into the depths begins. From the very first step onto the path, we are greeted by a surreal landscape: we descend a steep slope of pale Navajo Sandstone, which […]
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The road to Harpers Corner captivates me instantly. It is a drive through Earth’s history, where every bend in the road opens a new chapter. After just a few miles, Plug Hat Butte emerges before me—a colossal stony guardian whose sight forces me to pull over. Its layered structure is a masterpiece of nature: from
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The morning breaks clear and frosty as we set off toward Deer Mountain. The drive leads us deeper into the heart of the national park, and with every turn, a new, even more massive panorama seems to unfold. The air is so pure that the contours of the mountains are etched against the blue sky
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Saturday, April 4th, began with an anticipation that was almost as tangible as the cool morning air. We headed straight toward Estes Park, and even the drive felt like the prologue to a grand epic. About two miles before reaching the town, the road dips in gentle curves, revealing a panorama that forced us to
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It is Friday, March 27, 2026, and a deep blue sky stretches over Kanab as I set off on an adventure that will lead me deep into the archaic heart of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. My destination is Cannonville, but the path there is no ordinary road—it is the Cottonwood Canyon Road. After only
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Saturday, March 21, 2026 – a day that felt like a journey through Earth’s very history. After a hearty breakfast, we left the Moapa Valley behind and steered our car onto the I15 toward St. George. Our anticipation was high, but nature already held a monumental prelude in store for us along the way. As
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Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The morning sun is already casting long shadows over Hurricane as we leave our quarters at the Sleep Inn & Suites. The fact that we are staying here rather than in neighboring Springdale is due to the astronomical hotel prices there—but we gladly accept the short drive for this adventure. Behind
Between Volcanic Fire and Stone Waves: Thursday, March 20, 2026 The day begins early, at 6:30 AM, with a breakfast that provides the necessary strength for the desert: two perfectly fried eggs, crispy hash browns, and golden-brown toast. The air is still fresh as we start the car and head toward Valley of Fire. Our
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Thursday, March 19, 2026 The morning in Las Vegas already felt like a harbinger of a scorching day. After checking out of the Excalibur, my wife and I picked up our car from the self-storage on Robindale—a small act of liberation from the city’s neon bustle. Our destination: Red Rock Canyon. Upon arriving at the
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It is Wednesday, August 15, 2023. The air is crisp and clear as we, my Sister-in-law Basia, here daughter Anja, my wife Hania and me, leave the Aare Gorge near Innertkirchen behind, the tires of our car gripping the first switchbacks of the Grimsel Pass road. It is a journey into another world—away from the
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