Exploring the Desert on a ‘Feeling Less Cautious’ Day
There were plenty of easier routes I could have picked as I explored this desert canyon, but that wasn't what I was in the mood for at the time. I still tried to be smart about what I was doing, but the extra dose of challenge and risk feels good once in a while.
Cactus Kabobs in a Cave and Wandering the Desert: My Wilderness Therapy
Explored a canyon, climbed some rock, and finished the day with some “cactus kabobs” slow-roasted over a fire in a cave. Wilderness and adventure therapy—my own “self-inflicted” version—has been essential to my ability to move forward, heal, and get my head on...