Monument Valley landscape with iconic red sandstone buttes and mesas under a blue sky.

A person walking on a dirt trail surrounded by green trees in a sunny outdoor setting.

Welcome to DTJ, where everyday is an adventure!

Welcome to our little slice of traveling adventure heaven! Whether it is camping, hiking, off-roading or paddleboarding, we got you covered with plenty of real life experiences and stories to share! We are SO glad you are here! Take a look around and get some awesome advice from places we have visited, lots of photos taken by myself, plus some inspirational stories to motivate you in your faith. Thanks for stopping by!

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Empty road into the snowcapped mountains with cloudy skies

Marriage Corner:

If Your Spouse Passes Away, Will You Travel?

Enjoying a warm cup of hot chocolate and a side of a snickerdoodle on this rainy and chilly winter day, I ponder at the glass, looking out a cool window with sprinkles of raindrops, looking up at the sky wondering when the chill will leave. I cuddle on the chair in a coffee shop, with a sudden shudder, realizing the cold of the closeness of the window is permeating into my soul, bringing up thoughts I do not usually have, or just try to not think about them.

Join me on this thoughtful journey.

I Learn Something New Everyday

Walking to the food court and waiting in line, and Costco is known for its long lines, especially at Christmas, and as we watched what the others were doing, we realized we cannot order from the people behind the counter anymore.

Since when did that happen???

Find out as you read this short, but sweet story of our latest experience in Costco!