Lazarow World-Hike-About

The spires, Cathedral Rock, taken from a unique position, Sedona, close to sunset. Jenni dwarfed by canyon walls, Fall Canyon, Death Valley. Jen approaches the first climb, Big Dune, Nevada. We set out from our motel in Bullhead City, Arizona heading toward Nevada which happens to be across the Colorado River, a mere few minutes yonder. What a fascinating river it is. We’ve observed it in Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada and probably elsewhere but certainly in multi-places within the states mentioned. A few days ago, we overlooked it at the Grand Canyon—this river sure gets around. At times, we feel sorry for it as humans are forever damming it and ‘stealing’ its water. We’ve seen it at our favorite, Lake Mead, at Hoover Dam, Davis, Lakes Powell and Havasu, Imperial, Parker and Glen Canyon dams. The river pauses at many other places, too. We have to drink to survive, of course, nevertheless, we do feel a tinge of embarrassment for these appropriations. We chose to wa...

An introduction (a taste) of hikes not yet published in respect of Hike-about 39. We believe the visuals, these and those published over the last 1,000 blogs, help to illustrate why the United States, so vast and diversified, offers a universal, natural experience to those who seek such opportunities. While each country has its unique features and all are filled with much rugged beauty, this country and particularly the western states, have been blessed with an abundance of everything. It was Galen Rowell who remarked that he did not need to leave the Sierra Nevada's to see the best sights in the world. We would not wish to argue the point although we have a slightly different view. However, we understand completely his opinion and salute it. Fall Canyon, Death Valley, California. Mojave Desert, California. Big Dune, Nevada. Perhaps, the favorite, as we approach after a mile or so walk. From dunes to canyons. Jen in the Mojave desert at 'Hole in the Wall...

The editor strides it out telling me how much she loves the sand. Meantime, the 'dune runner' is fascinated by the background which the photographer captures. Take out the runner and you have the perfect picture. One of many things we’ve learned over the ages and particularly during the latter years, through Hike-about mainly, is that each day reveals a certain refreshing newness for want of a better term. Whether it’s challenges, beauty, trying to understand the world but not mankind, or a variation of other wondrous sights, the opportunity of meeting different people from many backgrounds and interests or even animals, mosquitoes excluded, is most enlightening, fulfilling and meaningful. We could add a number of adverbs but will rein in on them. We have mentioned coincidences from time-to-time and we seem to experience a number of them, too. The other day, while hiking along the Golden Canyon in Death Valley, we met a couple from San Diego—a very interesting tw...