More from ‘My Life’

Joshua Tree family photos
I rarely post personal photos on my site, especially nudes of my wife, but I wanted to share this recent family trip to the desert. I was six or seven years old when I first visited this park. We were driving back to New York from LA in a tiny Toyota Corolla and stopped here to camp. The second time I came here I was on a rock climbing road trip with friends in college. If you’re planning a visit here, bring your camera and don’t miss the Fortynine Palms oasis hike.

LAKE POWELL
I just returned from Utah where I vacationed on a house boat with my extended family and some friends. It’s a kids’ paradise full of color and adventure.