Everett Reuss … The connection
Everett was a young man, adventurer, painter, poet in his twenties who set off on his own to explore the Southwest. He disappeared in the 1930’s and his story, personal letters, poetic writings and block paintings have captivated the imagination of countless adventurers for decades.
In the spirit of Everett Reuss, the author of Last Pair of Boots is on a solo road trip thru the Southwest … visiting historic old towns, enjoying spontaneous scenic hikes, photographing (and in a few select cases) capturing in watercolor his own personal interpretation of the unique landscape.
Bucket List entrada … Entry into the journey …
To make this kind of solo trip has for some time been on my list of things to do … Clearly I’m not getting any younger … So I’m on the road and here is a recap of the first few days.
Bisbee, Arizona … A historic mining town, now arts community like Eureka Springs
Had to pull a 45 in Old Tombstone
From Bisbee and Tombstone, I headed north to Saguaro National Park, home of the most stately giant cactus of the Southwest. Here, on a ninety plus degree day I enjoyed a most spectacular hike thru a forest of these magnificent creations.
For the next couple of days I am attending the National Trails Symposium in Scottsdale … From here ???? To be continued.
Jim Dailey 
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