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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It was a morning that tasted of new beginnings. After marveling at the dark, frozen lava flows of Snow Canyon yesterday, we were drawn today to a world painted in the most glowing colors of the palette: the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area near Leeds. Even as we drove in, this area felt like a
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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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Monday, August 13, 2023 The day begins early. Together with Basia, Anja, Hania, and Simon, I set off from railway station in Grindelwald to the First Gondola. It was a relatively sunny day, but a light veil of clouds draped the sky – a blessing, as it kept the temperature pleasantly cool for our adventure.
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Sunday, August 12, 2023 The morning begins शांत and clear in Wengen. The air is fresh, almost transparent, and a soft light rests over the rooftops, promising an extraordinary day. We set out early—my sister-in-law Basia, her daughter Anja, my wife Hania, our son Simon, and I. The inexpensive ticket we managed to secure feels
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Saturday, August 11, 2023 – 9.2 km | 498 meters of elevation gain We set off at 8:15 a.m. When we step off the train in Kandersteg at exactly 10:00, a veil of clouds hangs lightly over the valley, yet the sun is already breaking through. A promising beginning. We buy our tickets and soon
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