Dirtbag Writer

Why I Love the West: Amazing Natural Hot Springs

Posted on 20. Jan, 2010 by Writer.

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Today I am introducing a new series entitled “Why I Love the West”. The American West is the ultimate destination for extreme budget travelers. Besides the cost of a car and fuel, you can learn to scrape by on practically nothing with free camp spots and plenty of no cost sights to keep you entertained [...]

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Running (and Dancing) with Goblins

Posted on 26. Oct, 2009 by Writer.

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Just got back from a weekend trip to Goblin Valley in Southern Utah. Goblin Valley is near the San Rafael Swell, a crazy geological feature located in south-central Utah. The Swell is a huge upfolding of sandstone and shale that supposedly has similar features to Mars. The greatest things about the Swell is that over [...]

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New Beginnings: Weary Eyed Intern

Posted on 14. Sep, 2009 by Writer.

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Started my internship today weary and googly-eyed – I must have looked like I slept in my car last night. It would have been nice to get to town a few days before but I somehow couldn’t manage. Quite simply, I didn’t want go. Leaving Salt Lake and all my lovely ones was way harder [...]

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Have Ruby, Will Travel

Posted on 08. Sep, 2009 by Writer.

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I wake slowly with my feet dangling out of the back of the car. It takes me a few moments to recall where I am after digging myself out of the stack of pillows and blankets I had piled over my head to hide from the rising high altitude sun. I reach for my glasses [...]