December 2019: Growing Pains
2019 in review, blog changes, what’s next for the cycling sloths? Follow the journey towards personal growth and adventure!
Exploring Zion National Park
Camp To say that I love Zion National Park is an understatement. It is one of my favorite places on this planet (so far). Me and 4.3 million other people each year—Its only drawback. But if you time it right, … Continued
Van Life: The Learning Curve
As expected, van life has been an adventure in and of itself. It has been almost 3 months since we embarked on our journey: Operation Freedom. Without a doubt, Eric and I have learned a great deal about life, the … Continued
Exploring Central Utah: Fish Lake and Dixie National Forest
I’ve never wanted to postpone winter more than during our trip to Fish Lake National Forest. These mountains are a wonderland just begging to be explored. Unfortunately, old man winter is knocking while Eric and I hide in darkness with … Continued
Exploring Northern Utah: Salt Lake City, Antelope Island, and Fishlake National Forest
Let me start by saying, “Wow”. Utah is everything I dreamed it would be and more. The ever expansive and uniquely diverse landscapes of this area fill my heart in ways I never imagined possible. It is an outdoor playground … Continued
Exploring Wyoming
When you think of Wyoming, your mind will likely conjure up an array of mental images such as ruggedly handsome cowboys riding capable horses, substantial tumbleweeds blowing aimlessly in the unmerciful winds, the majestic beauty of the Grand Tetons, or … Continued
Exploring South Dakota
The Badlands This 40 mile scenic byway along highway 240 is a geological wonderland. Unfortunately, I’m not a geologist. I am however a lover of fantastic shapes, stark contrasts, and interesting facts. Did you know that The Badlands are a … Continued
August ’19: Emotional Whirlwind
No matter where you are, what you’re doing, or how you’re doing it—Life happens.. I know this. You know this. There is no escaping it. This is a given. The last 31 days have been…interesting. Intervals of ups and downs … Continued
July ’19: By the Hair of our Chinny Chin, Chin.
The VAN July is over. I’m not sure how we pulled everything together by the 31st, but we did it! As the saying goes, we made our time frame “by the hair of our chinny chin, chin”. It was CLOSE. … Continued