The national parks give us all sorts of great science activities on the road. However, those activities don't usually involve the branch of science closest to my heart: Chemistry. (Yes, I know it's supposed to be physics, such is life)....

After leaving Goblin State Park the plan was to get to Capitol Reef, find a boondocking site and spend a day or 2 exploring.  It's a short 1 hour drive (2 in the Chief).  The park is home to some...

An Amator's Plan is more like a guideline - one possible option that may seem to be the best opportunity at a specific point in time.  As more information is learned, the protocol is subject to change.  Many times.  It drives...