Photo Contest in Kingman, AZ

Good Morning, everyone! I wanted to drop a quick note to let my followers know that I'm currently being featured in a Photo Contest with the Ramada Hotel in Kingman, Arizona. Winners of the contest will have their photography featured in their rooms and around the property as a part of ongoing renovations to take … Continue reading Photo Contest in Kingman, AZ →

From OK to TX on Old 66

Last Thursday, Sam flew to New York to spend a few days with her family. Although I couldn't join her, I was super happy for her. She hadn't been up for a few years and, although her family was at the wedding, it wasn't quite the same as being home. She would also get plenty of … Continue reading From OK to TX on Old 66 →

The Sandhills Curiosity Shop

I arrived at the city limits to Erick Oklahoma around 10:30 AM on Saturday, having been on the road for about three hours already. I pulled up to a small brick building just off Route 66 called the Sandhills Curiosity Shop with no expectations other than a few photos. Although I'd driven through town before, the shop … Continue reading The Sandhills Curiosity Shop →

Discovery in Familiar Places

Last weekend, I didn't have any road trip plans. I spent all day Saturday cleaning out the garage & organizing it so I could get the Mustang inside, in preparation for the inevitable Oklahoma storm season. Sunday was planned as a day of rest. As the morning wore on, I noticed the following week's forecast called … Continue reading Discovery in Familiar Places →

Farewell to Laurel

Yesterday afternoon, I received news that my dear friend and local Route 66 icon Laurel Kane passed away. It was unexpected; though she had struggled with some health issues for a while, none of them had been urgent. Alas, here we are, a little over a day into a world without her infectious laughter and keen wit, heard … Continue reading Farewell to Laurel →

Winter in Chicago (I)

I love visiting Chicago. The first time I set foot in the Windy City, I was re-entering the US after ten months of international exploration. This was February of 2010 and I was welcomed with ice and frigid temperatures. It seems like I typically find myself in Chicago during the winter months & this trip fell … Continue reading Winter in Chicago (I) →

Traveling Companions

There's a quote that says, "We are the sum of all the people we have ever met; you change the tribe and the tribe changes you." I have found that to be accurate. Over the course of the 34 (almost 35, yikes!) years I have walked this earth, I have encountered many people that have had an … Continue reading Traveling Companions →

2015 Photography Year in Review

Hello everyone! I had an absolutely amazing year -- looking back over the last twelve months, I was floored at how much I'd seen in my travels. Like I did last year, I assembled a short video (or two!) showcasing some of my favorite photos with commentary. I embedded them below; I hope you enjoy … Continue reading 2015 Photography Year in Review →

Drive to the Middle

Finally, a free day to travel! I've been antsy to turn some Oklahoma miles and yesterday I was able to get out of Tulsa for a few hours. I was able to visit a few more places I'd been wanting to see for some time, including a restaurant I'd tried to visit on several occasions but had … Continue reading Drive to the Middle →

The Crookton Overpass

This past summer, I took a road trip out west to experience Route 66 through California, Arizona, and New Mexico. It was a delightful experience, spending a week among the mesas and scrub brush of the American West. I wrote about those travels as I took them, though there were a few places that I skipped … Continue reading The Crookton Overpass →