Tag: MapYes
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Swamp Tour
On our last day of our trip (sort of), we took a pretty neat swamp tour just outside New Orleans.…
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New Orleans
New Orleans. So far it’s mostly been an eating tour, but we also ran into a parade for the Sugarbowl,…
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Discover Diving
With our trip being extremely last minute, and Hawaii being busy, just about every activity I called about was booked…
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Mala Wharf Sea Turtles
When our planned trip to the Philippines fell apart and we needed a last minute pivot, I had promised Margot…
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Catalina Weekend
A nice weekend at Catalina with Hazel. The goal was to get Hazel’s PADI dive certification. We didn’t do that,…
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Grey Whales Upclose
In Laguna San Ignacio, we did what we had come to do. These lagoons are famous for offering a whale…
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San Felipe and Bahia de Gonzaga
Like normal, I was behind prepping for the trip. The day our friends showed up, I was still putting the…
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Green River – Desolation Canyon 2021
We had a fantastic trip down desolation canyon in Utah. Due to craziness at work we drove literally through…
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Desolation Canyon
Desolation Canyon and Grey’s Canyon in Utah is a gorgeous stretch of river, running through canyons very reminiscent of a…
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Klamath River – Rocky Point to Happy Camp
After months of sheltering in place, we finally escaped to the Klamath River for an unforgettable adventure. With our 16-ft…
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Big Bear Compilation
Big Bear Skiing and Snowboarding Compilation Big Bear Lake has several ski areas, and three that are covered on our…
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Grand Canyon Compilation
National parks are one of the best ideas america has ever had, and deserve to be protected at all costs.…
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Le Flamboyant
Perhaps the greatest AirBNB ever, but sadly no longer available. La Flamboyant was an old sailboat anchored in the harbor…
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Snorkeling in Cabo Pulmo
My favorite part of Cabo was spending time in the ocean. We did two days of snorkeling on our short…
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Lower Antelope Canyon
Perhaps one for the most famous slots canyons in the world, you’ve probably seen photos. It’s a great, non-technical and…
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Monument Valley
Perhaps one of the most recognizable landmarks in the American West, we spent a cold windy day here, exploring and…
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Bandelier National Monument
One of the surprises of this trip, we really enjoyed this monument. It’s not huge, but pretty and interactive, you…
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Carlsbad Caverns
Another amazing National Park. We all explored, and Kim and Hazel took a more advanced tour into less developed parts…
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Stockyards
The Fort Worth Stockyards are a mostly historical site that was part of the old cattle drives, though there is…
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Eaton Canyon
Rappelling, Jumping, swimming and hikingMy college friend Jayson Owens was in town for a work trip, and we were planning…
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Stonehenge and Windsor Castle
We headed back to London for our flight home, with quick stops at Stonehenge and Windsor Castle, literally hours before…
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Cutlers Orchard
We stopped at my Aunt Rosemary’s place. Growing up I had always loved visiting her and my Uncle Brian here,…
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Ash End Childrens Farm
Certainly not a major landmark in England, but the girls loved it. Bouncy room, feeding cows and chickens, and really…
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Lake District
My strategy for the drive from Scotland to Devon was to break it up. I tried to find places to…
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Paris 2016
After London, we took the train to Paris, which was kind of a neat experience, but Hazel was disappointed. When…
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Vietnam Trip Report 2015
In 2005 we took a family trip to Vietnam. We had a few weeks total, it included time just the…
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Eaton Canyon Canyoneering
A fun canyon, local to me. Exploring with my friend Chris. Note: As of 2025, this area is closed due…
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Horse Shoe Bend
This run doesn’t often have water adequate for kayaking, so when it does it’s a rare treat, and when it…
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Middle Fork Salmon River
Experience the thrill of the Middle Fork Salmon River, a true gem among western multi-day rivers! Our unforgettable journey began…
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Skyline to the Sea Trail Marathon
Many years ago, I was an avid runner, but after a long break, I found myself lacing up my shoes…
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Rarotonga, Cook Islands 2010
A few months ago, I found some cheap fares to Rarotonga, in the Cook Islands. Kim and I decided to…
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Islas Coronado Scuba Diving, Mexico
Ok, calling it Mexico makes it sound more exotic than it is, but I had a fun weekend diving. Headed…
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70.3 mile Triathalon
I went to San Diego to participate in a triathlon. It was 70.3 miles, consisting of a 1.2 mile swim,…
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Catalina Island Scuba Diving
I (Geoff) did a one day dive trip out to Catalina yesterday. Warm water (for CA), decent visibility, and saw…
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El Whampo – Tahquitz, CA
Kim and i went up to Tahquitz and climbed El Whampo, a six pitch 5.7. I’ve hardly climbed the last…
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Santa Cruz Island
A really nice, relaxed trip to Santa Cruz Island. We took the ferry to Prisoners Cove, camped there and did…
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Tandem Bicycle Tour of Lake Tahoe
Last weekend, Kim and I drove to Lake Tahoe, parked the car in Squaw Valley, and rode about 50 miles…
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Ecuador
Some of this has been copy/pasted from emails I sent, so if tenses shift midway, please excuse. I decided to…
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Kayaking the Black Canyon of the Colorado River
Join Kim and me as we embark on an unforgettable kayaking adventure through the stunning Black Canyon of the Colorado…
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Germany and England
I (Geoff) went to Germany recently for a work trip, but managed to do a little exploring while there. Flew…
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Green River – Desolation and Grey Canyon Section
The Green River, through Desolation and Grey Canyons, is a gorgeous trip, with amazing scenery, camping, and fun rapids. I…
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Middle Fork Feather
The Middle Fork of the Feather is described in the classic CA paddling guidebook as “This is it! The Middle…
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Backcountry skiing – San Gabriel Mountains
When I announced my move back to southern california, more than a few of my outdoorsy friends offered a mix…
