Zion, Bryce, An Unfortunate Airport Shuttle, and Finding Time to be Creative

Zion, Bryce, An Unfortunate Airport Shuttle, and Finding Time to be Creative

Have you heard of a hoodoo and do you know where they come from? Do you know why Bryce is not really a canyon? If you spit on the top of weeping rock do you know how long it will take to come back out? Jamie brings all the Utah parks facts back from her guide training trip there. Then we talk a little about making time for creative pursuits including a (super early) indie game Clay and oldest are developing which is a cozy, pixel art vanlife sim game, and Jamie’s amazing watercolor landscapes and how she might share them! Also discussed: A whole neighborhood of vacation houses in Utah, a harrowing trip home from SeaTac, and Emerald City ComicCon. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoodoo_(geology) [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoodoo_(geology)] https://www.emeraldcitycomiccon.com/ Thanks for listening! Please let us know what you think! You can find LFTR at http://lettersfromtheroadpod.com, and you can email us at lettersfromtheroadpod@gmail.com [lettersfromtheroadpod@gmail.com]. If you feel like kicking us a few bucks you can Become a PenPal [https://lettersfromtheroad.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Flettersfromtheroad.substack.com%2F] and chat with us and others in the PenPals Discord. Get full access to Letters From the Road at lettersfromtheroad.substack.com/subscribe [https://lettersfromtheroad.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Winthrop, Hockey, and Patriarchy

It’s been a weird and warm winter here in Washington, and it basically feels like spring has sprung! And that means camping season! We flash back to our trip to the cute northern town of Winthrop, WA for Jamie’s birthday last fall and then talk spring break plans! Then we talk about laughing at sexist jokes and how you actually can just not. Then you don’t hurt your friends. https://www.pinenearpark.com/ https://oldschoolhousebrewery.com/ https://faintinggoatwinthrop.com/ https://www.mezawinthrop.com/ Thanks for listening! Please let us know what you think! You can find LFTR at http://lettersfromtheroadpod.com, and you can email us at lettersfromtheroadpod@gmail.com [lettersfromtheroadpod@gmail.com]. If you feel like kicking us a few bucks you can Become a PenPal [https://lettersfromtheroad.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Flettersfromtheroad.substack.com%2F] and chat with us and others in the PenPals Discord. Get full access to Letters From the Road at lettersfromtheroad.substack.com/subscribe [https://lettersfromtheroad.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Talking About Not Knowing What to Say (LFTR 114)

This week we’re back again, and while we say we’re speechless we all know that’s impossible. At least we’re taking care of our tum-tums but friends, we’re having a hard time knowing what to say or do. In other words we’re all over the place. We cover picking the rig up and taking it to Cascade Locks, OR. Then we talk a little about the atrocities, because we can’t avoid it forever. We wrap with a fantastical and 100% happening LFTR Ham radio resistance, Jamie’s beautiful watercolors, and how we’re all screwed financially. https://thunderislandbrewing.com/ https://www.portofcascadelocks.gov/marine-park [https://www.portofcascadelocks.gov/marine-park] Thanks for listening! Please let us know what you think! You can find LFTR at http://lettersfromtheroadpod.com, and you can email us at lettersfromtheroadpod@gmail.com [lettersfromtheroadpod@gmail.com]. If you feel like kicking us a few bucks you can Become a PenPal [https://lettersfromtheroad.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Flettersfromtheroad.substack.com%2F] and chat with us and others in the PenPals Discord. Get full access to Letters From the Road at lettersfromtheroad.substack.com/subscribe [https://lettersfromtheroad.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

A Great Big Solo Road Trip (LFTR 113)

Flo is good to go… solo! Jamie recounts her fall solo trip to Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Zion, Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef. Then we discuss the benefits of having your own stuff! Talking points: Too much trailer for a person and dog, dining alone, escalante Utah 12 hogback ridge, free camping at Henry’s Lake, doggie happy hour, fell in a fucking mud puddle, Melvin Brewing HH snake river view, Solo stuff for mental health, together stuff for mental health too, once you have kids forget it, follow the thread to see where it goes, bouldering with randos, Jamie’s a good artist and Frankie is her baby. Thanks for listening! Please let us know what you think! You can find LFTR at http://lettersfromtheroadpod.com , and you can email us at lettersfromtheroadpod@gmail.com [lettersfromtheroadpod@gmail.com]. If you feel like kicking us a few bucks you can Become a PenPal [https://lettersfromtheroad.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Flettersfromtheroad.substack.com%2F] and chat with us and others in the PenPals Discord. Get full access to Letters From the Road at lettersfromtheroad.substack.com/subscribe [https://lettersfromtheroad.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

2026 - Revel in the Weirdness

We’re coming back! No guarantees about being better than ever or anything but we are nonetheless podcasting once more. We discuss what went wrong, what was great that you missed, and what we’re hoping 2026 might be like. Talking points: 2026 revel in the weirdness! PEACE. Clay’s health journey, Jamie’s actual journey, earthshattering opinions we didn’t share, the new Leavenworth digs, a new truck (a Ford named Tanya!) and the wild windstorm that damaged our house and rig Thanks for listening! Please let us know what you think! You can find LFTR at http://lettersfromtheroadpod.com [http://lettersfromtheroadpod.com], and you can email us at lettersfromtheroadpod@gmail.com [lettersfromtheroadpod@gmail.com]. If you feel like kicking us a few bucks you can Become a PenPal [https://lettersfromtheroad.substack.com/subscribe?utm_source=menu&simple=true&next=https%3A%2F%2Flettersfromtheroad.substack.com%2F] and chat with us and others in the PenPals Discord. Get full access to Letters From the Road at lettersfromtheroad.substack.com/subscribe [https://lettersfromtheroad.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]