Monument Valley landscape with iconic red sandstone buttes and mesas under a blue sky.
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Welcome to DTJ, where everyday is an adventure!

Welcome to our little slice of traveling adventure heaven! Whether it is camping, hiking, off-roading or paddleboarding, we got you covered with plenty of real life experiences and stories to share! We are SO glad you are here! Take a look around and get some awesome advice from places we have visited, lots of photos taken by myself, plus some inspirational stories to motivate you in your faith. Thanks for stopping by!

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Is It SAFE to Hike as a Solo Female Hiker?

I admit, I love to hike. There is so much freedom in hiking, such as, getting to pick the place I want to hike, the time I want to hike and if I choose to hike by myself or others, I can. But lately, I have heard how dangerous hiking can be, and it has me pondering, how safe is it for a solo female hiker like myself or even you? Will I let fear dominate my mind or will I rest in the thought I am hiking for peace and beauty I find in nature?

Join me as I share my perspective on how to be safe as you hike our beautiful trails!

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I Learn Something New Everyday

Walking to the food court and waiting in line, and Costco is known for its long lines, especially at Christmas, and as we watched what the others were doing, we realized we cannot order from the people behind the counter anymore.

Since when did that happen???

Find out as you read this short, but sweet story of our latest experience in Costco!

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