Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the Lower 48, California.

Visiting Lone Pine, Mount Whitney, and the Alabama Hills

This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through these links, I will earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks!A photo of Mount Whitney, the highest mountain in the Lower 48 at 14,505 feet, along with the Needles peeking out in a dip in the pass. It’s an unmistakable and beautiful set of mountains …

Monthly Income Report: September 2014

September 2014 Income Report

As I mentioned publicly back in June, my goal is to cover 100% of my average expenses here in Medellin by October 2014. These monthly income reports are meant to hold me accountable to both myself and my readers. They offer a glimpse into the nature of making money through a blog and other online endeavors, as well as my …

My camp along the rim of Zion National Park, Utah.

Hitch Hiking Around Zion National Park After the Trans-Zion Trek

I decided to do the (mostly) Trans-Zion Trek while I was in Southwest Utah–hiking from the northwest corner of the park across to Zion Canyon. This was an impromptu point-to-point hike meaning I’d have to leave my vehicle behind, leading me into my first time hitchhiking which was almost a disaster.   After two full days of hiking, I finally …