The Duffel Bag

Where the spirit leads the feet will follow.

Down distant paths for unmapped miles.

Heads forget but hearts remember:

The art of living knows no bounds.

"The best journeys answer questions that in the beginning you didn't even think to ask." - Jeff Johnson, 180 Degrees South

"The best way out is always through" - Robert Frost

"The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way". - Marcus Aurelius

Saturday, October 18, 2025

Bridgeport Reservoir Camping

We were recently on a fishing trip to the Eastern Sierra and had wanted to camp below Twin Lakes so we would have quick access to fishing the next morning. Because of the government shut-down all the campsites in that area were closed and no dispersed camping is allowed along Robinson Creek (flowing out of Twin Lakes).

We ended up spending a couple nights at the Bridgeport Reservoir Marina and Campground near Bridgeport (about 15 minutes away from the Twin Lakes area), and found it to be very relaxing and peaceful with the campground full of fall foliage. We highly recommend this place if you want to camp in that area.

More Info...

https://www.bridgeportreservoir.com/

Saturday, September 27, 2025

Alien Research Center

Along highway 375 in central Nevada...

More info... https://travelnevada.com/extraterrestrial/alien-research-center/

Friday, September 26, 2025

Fremont River Gorge Overlook Hike

At Capital Reef National Park.

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Cathedral Valley Loop

The scenic loop in Capital Reef National Park.

*** PHOTOS COMING SOON***

Wednesday, September 24, 2025

Lower Muley Twist Canyon Hike

On the Burr Trail in Southern Utah right before the Burr Trail switchbacks drop down into the Waterpocket Fold. About 4 miles out-and-back.

Tuesday, September 23, 2025

The Burr Trail

This is a 68 mile backcountry drive in south central Utah that starts in Boulder Utah and comes out near Capital Reef National Park (the variation we drove). In hind sight, we should have taken more time to drive this because there are several attractions along the way we missed because of time restraints. I would suggest to start this route early in the morning and plan on spending the night somewhere along the way so one has two full days to explore.

I lost all GoPro pictures on one memory card when it crashed during the download, so here is what I have. You can also see the post for Lower Muley Twist Canyon for a hike on this route.