Wandering Shannon Posts

  • Park City to Hurricane

    Park City to Hurricane

    April 14, 2023The best part of my nomadic life is days like today.This morning, I checked out of the condo I’ve been staying in for a week and hit the road. There is something so exciting about exploring new territory, and today did not disappoint.I got started at about 9:30.My first stop was at Cove… Read more

  • Skiing the Melt in Park City

    Skiing the Melt in Park City

    April 13, 2023 I arrived in Park City last Friday, April 7th.When I made the reservation, I was really, really hoping that there would still be snow. My two previous visits to the area were in the summer, another great time to be here. It’s a hiking and biking haven. But Park City is also… Read more

  • Travel Days and Me Time

    Travel Days and Me Time

    April 7, 2023 Yesterday was a travel day with some fun mixed in.I left my cousin’s place in the morning. Well, we actually went together, each taking our own car. The first stop was a bakery in Hamilton, Montana, that offered several gluten-free items. (River Rising—I highly recommend it if you are in the Bitterroot… Read more

  • Early Spring in Montana’s Flathead Valley

    Early Spring in Montana’s Flathead Valley

    April 3, 2023 Last week, I headed east across Washington State, visiting friends along the way. The great spring road trip has begun!A few days ago, I arrived in Montana’s Flathead Valley, one of my favorite places in the country. I first passed through in the 1990s. Flathead Lake captivated me then and still does… Read more

  • Loss and Recovery

    Loss and Recovery

    January 24, 2023 I haven’t written in over a month. I’m still recovering from the most profound shock of my life.After a three-month, life-changing trip to Europe, I came back “home” on December 7th, energized and optimistic. I was anticipating more travels in 2023 and looked forward to spending time with friends and family through… Read more