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First Light Over the Canyon: Sunrise at Mather Point

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Saturday, June 7, 2025  will forever have a glow in my memory - quite literally. That morning, the alarm rang painfully early, but with good reason. We were up and on the road by 4:30 AM , leaving the cozy Stargazer trailer in Valle, Arizona, behind us to chase something spectacular: sunrise at Mather Point in Grand Canyon National Park . As we started our journey to the canyon, Venus shimmered brightly in the sky like a guidepost for dreamers. There was just a whisper of orange along the horizon, hinting at the sun’s slow, steady rise. My heart thumped with anticipation. This was my first time at the South Rim National Park part of the canyon. The journey felt like a pilgrimage. As we entered the park, sunlight began to filter softly through the evergreens, casting gentle shadows on the winding road. We found fantastic parking in Big Horn Sheep Lot 2 -  a lucky break, given how many others were chasing the same miracle of morning light. I walked ahead, my feet moving...
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Grand Canyon, Great Friends, and a Sawdust Toilet: Arizona Off the Grid

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Grand Canyon, Great Friends, and a Sawdust Toilet: Arizona Off the Grid There’s something magical about hitting the open road - windows down, good music playing, and even better company riding shotgun. As an Iowa girl, I’m used to fields that stretch for miles and skies that change with the seasons. But swapping cornfields for cacti? That’s a whole different kind of beauty. Before the IIBA BBC Conference in Phoenix, June 2025,  I had the joy of taking a road trip to Valle, Arizona, with one of my dearest friends, Ladee. She suggested a trip to the Grand Canyon South Rim,  and I was thrilled that she chose a unique place to sleep! RV in the desert? No problem, I'm in!!!  We met through the International Institute for Business Analysis (IIBA), and like all great professional connections, ours evolved into a friendship that has become a true gift in my life. And what better way to deepen that friendship than a desert road trip? It's our third trip exploring Arizona and t...
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