Levi and I are both photography nerds. We have several cameras, a lot of lenses, and a variety of other camera-related accessories. However, after 15 or so years of taking photos in Indiana, we were bored and uninspired with our surroundings. We stopped using the cameras as much as we once had, and Continue Reading
Fun Free Things in Tucson: Sweetwater Wetlands Park
Just off interstate 10 and tucked back into a collection of various commercial buildings, there's an unexpected goldmine for photographers, birders, and nature enthusiasts. Originally built as a facility to process water from a reclamation plant, Sweetwater Wetlands Park now serves as an urban Continue Reading
What You Should Know About the Arizona Monsoon
When we told people we were moving to the desert, the objection we got the most was the perceived lack of seasons in Arizona. It’s just cactus and dirt, right? “I could never live in a place without seasons.” The truth is that there are seasons here, and every season has something to offer. In Continue Reading
Our First Full-Time RV Setback
It started on a strange May evening in the Sonoran desert. I guess I should explain what “strange” means in a place where 20+ feet cacti grow like trees in a forest. Strange means rain. And with the rain came wind and lightning. I hunkered down inside with a few documentaries on YouTube I’d seen Continue Reading