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🌿 Welcome to Take the Back Roads Hello, my friends — and welcome to Take the Back Roads , a journey through travel, reflection, and history. This space is my creative crossroads — where the paths of discovery, faith, storytelling, and art meet. Here, I explore what happens when we choose the scenic route through life instead of the fast lane. From here, you can explore the different roads that define my work: The Take the Back Roads Philosophy — essays and reflections on faith, slow living, and the joy of wandering. The Bucket-List Book Adventure & Rite of Fancy — my ongoing challenge to read 553 of the world’s greatest books (and to share reviews of all the others that have inspired me along the way). The Everyday Patriot Project — stories of remarkable men and women who served, reminding us what courage, honor, and dedication truly mean. 🖼️ Take the Back Roads Photography Shop “Sometimes, the best souvenirs are the moments we capture along the way.” Explo...

Mountain Base Road Golden Gate Canyon State Park CO

Spring drive



Mom this was a scary but very pretty drive.

We decided to take a cruise through Golden Gate Canyon State Park in Colorado.

The drive was worth it.  I wish I had brought a tent - and reservations, the campgrounds were already full.

xoxo a.d.


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