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Tucson Chronicles: A Peaky Climber
JANUARY – FEBRUARY, 2023 “Heat Above” – Greta Van Fleet, 2021 I don’t usually walk for fun. My mom is big on it. Growing up, it was all about walking–with friends, my dad, or alone. I’d go sometimes, but I… Continue reading
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Tucson Chronicles: Rain in the Desert
NOVEMBER, 2022 “Hand Me Downs” – Mac Miller, 2020 It’s been about a month since I landed in Tucson. As great as it’s been, I’ve been suspended in this weird fog. It’s kept my brain buzzing and my heart beating… Continue reading
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Departure Log 9: The Longest Miles – Grand Canyon, Flagstaff and Sedona, AZ
Departure Log 9: The Longest Miles – Grand Canyon, Flagstaff and Sedona, AZ NOVEMBER 8-11 “Across the Universe” – The Beatles, 1970 “Jai guru deva, om.” That’s a phrase repeated throughout The Beatles’ hit, “Across the Universe.” I’m a little… Continue reading
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Departure Log 8: Walie Down in Balloon Town – Page, AZ
Departure Log 8: Walie Down in Balloon Town – Page, AZ NOVEMBER 5-7, 2022 “The Boxer” – Simon and Garfunkel, 1970 As you’ve come to know, I have an affinity for alternate living. I don’t know how to explain it.… Continue reading
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Departure Log 7: River Rockin’ Anxiety – Hurricane, UT
Departure Log 7: River Rockin’ Anxiety – Hurricane, UT NOVEMBER 3-4, 2022 “A Troubled Mind” – Noah Kahan, 2020 Really all of Kahan’s “Cape Elizabeth” EP is relatable to this moment. St. George, UT is beautiful, but it isn’t very… Continue reading
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Departure Log 6: Part-Time Sinner on Angel’s Landing – Zion National Park, UT
Departure Log 6: Part-Time Sinner on Angel’s Landing – Zion National Park, UT NOVEMBER 2, 2022 “Friend of the Devil” – Grateful Dead, 1970 This is around the time I hit the wall. Travel fatigue is real. And I hate… Continue reading
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Departure Log 5: Bathtub Hot Springs – Monroe, UT
Departure Log 5: Bathtub Hot Springs – Monroe, UT OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 1, 2022 “Like a Rolling Stone” – Bob Dylan, 1965 Leave it to me to climb the more difficult trails on my route. Delicate Arch was well worth it,… Continue reading
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Departure Log 4: Birthday Cake in an Arch – Moab, UT
Departure Log 4: Birthday Cake in an Arch – Moab, UT OCTOBER 31, 2022 “The Red Hills of Utah” – Marty Robbins, 1963 The first week of my trip was finished. I spent it with old friends in wonderful towns,… Continue reading
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Departure Log 3: The Desperado’s Borrowed Bike – Grand Junction, CO
Departure Log 3: The Desperado’s Borrowed Bike – Grand Junction, CO OCTOBER 28-30, 2022 “Across the Rolling Hills (Padmasambhava)” – Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, 2010 And so continues the tale of the longest day of the adventure. Where we left… Continue reading
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Departure Log 2: Boah and the Road – Black Hills, SD
Departure Log 2: Boah and the Road – Black Hills, SD OCTOBER 27-28, 2022 “Unshaken” – D’Angelo, 2018 *Popularly known in Red Dead Redemption 2 as Arthur’s theme riding back to camp. I’m a big Red Dead Redemption fan. At… Continue reading
VERONICA KUFFEL 