After nearly 3 weeks of self-isolation at home, a crashed garage door, and a mad dash to finish packing and putting the house away, it’s great to finally be on the road. I’ve always said that the easy part of a road trip doesn’t begin until you finish packing and […]
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The Grand Canyon is one of the seven natural wonders of the world for good reason. It is a truly awesome sight every time you stand on the edge of the rim. It doesn’t matter how many times you’ve been there before. If you thought it was breathtaking in the […]
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If you’re looking for an outdoor adventure that’s off the beaten path and has an international flare, consider a visit to Mexico’s El Pinacate Biosphere Reserve. Just a stone’s throw from the Arizona-Mexico border, El Pinacate is home to some of the most unique desert landscapes in the world. As […]
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It’s no secret that the Grand Canyon offers some of the best photography in the world. Grand Canyon is also one of the most photographed natural wonders in the world. You’ll face immense competition if you’re trying to get your Grand Canyon photography noticed. The secret to standing out is […]
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COVID-19 cases are once again hitting record highs here in the US as the pandemic rages on. Do you have a plan to boost your mental health this fall and winter? If you don’t have one yet, getting outside is the best way to give your mental health a boost […]
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Many of you know that I did a lot of storm chasing during my time studying meteorology at the University of Oklahoma. When you chase storms, you will inevitably get yourself into some unnerving situations, and you learn pretty quickly that the best time to panic is never. That is […]
Read More Below you will find the latest state and provincial projections from the 15 April model run of my COVID-19 model for the US and Canada. I have included states and provinces that are in “hot” areas in both countries, as well as places where I have friends, family, and other […]
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Here is a full look at the outputs from our revised SIR model. I have included plots from hot spots in both the US and Canada as well as cities where I have friends, family, and loved ones. I can run these simulations for just about any city in the […]
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As many of you already know, Arizona issued a “Stay At Home” order on Monday, March 30th. It went into effect yesterday at 5 PM local time, and lasts through at least the end of April. Here is an update on the status of my operations. The good news is […]
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During one of the New England Patriots’ recent runs to a Super Bowl victory, head coach Bill Belichick put it pretty well: “Do Your Job.” Everybody in the organization, from the owners all the way down to the team’s interns, had a job to do in order for the team […]
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When you think of Arizona, you probably think of endless sunshine, beautifully mild winters, the Sonoran Desert, outdoor living, the Grand Canyon, and much more. While that is true, there is so much more to Arizona than that. Let’s take a look at some obscure facts about Arizona that are […]
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During a monsoon storm last week, I observed evidence of a possible tornado. Today, we will look at some of the data from the storm. I built weather station and data logger at my house that logs data every 5 minutes. While I have plans to put a network of […]
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