3,000 More Miles From The West
Arizona - California - Arizona - Utah - Colorado - Nebraska - Iowa - Illinois
June 13th 2015 - June 19th 2015
A Personal Art Project
Shot on iPhone6
The Road starts with an early call time. Up before the sun in Arizona.I hit the highway to watch it rise.
A couple hours later I'm over the border and in golden state.
The California desert is a very special place.
Beautiful too.
A couple more hours and I was at the coast. In all my years of exploring California this was my first time to Huntington Beach.
It was time to kick back,chill, grab some fish tacos and collect myself after hours of driving.It was time to enjoy a nice cold blonde beer.
This is California
Such a great sunset that night
Another amazing meal at this really amazing place in Laguna Beach. Click the image above to see what it was all about.It was so spectacular.The food & drink was all so divine.
My car is my concert hall - it's my place of meditation and a place for thoughts. A lil late night drake always adds to the power of new ideas.
There always has to be a pool workout.Wherever I go.I push it when I travel. It's no joke. So my body is important. Health, Fitness and Fine Food is a must for me.My body is my machine.Click on the Image above for more information about these accommodations. It was a great place :) Relaxing - great staff and everything you could need in Southern California.
One of the greatest meals, views & company I ever experienced.I don't use the word "perfect" too often but on this day I did.Everything about it.Click on the image above to find out more about this special gem in Laguna Beach, Ca
Bird of Paradise - Thats kind of how I felt on this day...& I still feel the same some weeks later.
Dream Miss Just Dream.You Inspire Me.
One of the most remarkable people that I know.As she stood there taking in the sights and sounds of Dana Point - Southern California.Seconds morphed to hours as we sat there just taking in this truly wonderful day.
& so back to Arizona I went - with the fire of the sun behind me. To rest up for a few hours before I continued on my journey.
Desert Detail - I've been getting to know a lot of sights like these recently and I just love it.
Another one of my special places to be and go. I'm a huge fan of fields such as this.
Flagstaff - Arizona
It's all about Respect.
Northern Arizona - it's a very unique area of The USA.
Another Desert Detail
I have been dreaming about getting here my whole life. I met this Indian who showed me around for a lil bit :)
And then I took pictures of me taking pictures of tourists with their phones. These two greats were from Shanghai.I do this wherever I go all over the place. Who needs a selfy stick when there just might be a pro roaming around.Smile your on candid camera!
Boom & there she was right there in front of me. Monument Valley Baby!!
And I sat there wondering to myself "What the heck would John do?"
The View Hotel - A Truly Remarkable Place! - I mean this is how you wake up in the morning. Come on now.
Click the image above for more information. I got really lucky. This place books a year in advance but I was able to get a special room upon my arrival. Tell them I sent you if you go. Let me know before you go.You won't regret it!
Forest Gump Highway - I just had to haha
And I was running'gah
You know the road isn't always about fancy landscapes and 5 star resorts.
It's about having incredible experiences and connecting to things and people wherever I go. I want to capture the whole thing.
More Desert Nature Details
This is The Road - The Story of America - A Personal Art Project by artist Ryan J. Bolger
One of my special places - Edwards - Colorado
I pull up to a private gate - get buzzed in - the gate to this private mountain opens and I drive up it. This is what I see. This is a special sliver of Heaven.
It was time for another drink - this time a signature old fashioned.
It always makes for frolicking around in the pool a lil more relaxing ;)
& a lil lounging in the lodge a lil more comfortable.
And then it was time to rise & shine so I could relax and feel fine before a long day.
Wait a minute no no no - everyone needs to be in the photo please allow me to take one for you. These people were so sweet :) from China :)
A view of one my special spots - The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera - I can't say enough about this place - I think this was my 5th time here. It gets better every time. Click the image above for more information :)
The Sweetest Tweet I've ever received. Thank you Cordillera - Colorado - Yes It's True - I Do but I love it even more when I see the future thinking it too Create on lil Picasso's!
Another lil slice of heaven right before my eyes.
The Road - A Dirt One in Winter Park - Colorado
So then I met with a great dear friend. My good friend John and his gal. They took me rock climbing. It was my first time and it sure was amazing. The Road is always so great when I can visit with close friends & family that mean a lot to me. It's also a great time to meet new ones. Which I certainly did. I talked to people from all around the whole world. I learn and I see so much from my travels & I look forward to showing more stills and stories from this one. The Road just gets better. I'd like to dedicate this to my dear grandmother who just passed away a few days ago. I used to send her postcards from wherever I was. She was always there for me. She meant the world to me. I can go on and on but I'll save it for another time. To my grandmother Joan - Thank You - for your love - your wisdom - your teachings and your never ending support. You helped me realize my dreams. With love Forever - your grandson Ryan.