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Year: 2021

Canyons to Plateau and back – Dominguez Canyon

Posted onOctober 27, 2021February 24, 2023AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

A revisit to the Big Dominguez to Little Dominguez route. I added some updated info as it seems people do this route but aren’t aware of information to do it safely or that you even need wag bags now. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, Dominguez Canyon

A place by any other name

Posted onOctober 26, 2021October 26, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A few days camping and backpacking in the reinstated Bears Ears Monument. And wondering about its status. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor Jaunts

Mountains and Desert

Posted onOctober 17, 2021October 17, 2021AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Desert to mountains back again. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsLa Sals, San Rafael Swell, utah

From the web – Oct 12, 2021

Posted onOctober 12, 2021October 12, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

After over 18+ months of a hiatus, I decided to bring back this semi-regular posting. It’s a curation of articles, items, and amusing pieces from the WWW. Read More …

CategoriesFrom The WebTagsfrom the web

Fall splendor in the Tushars

Posted onOctober 5, 2021October 5, 2021AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

Spending some time in the Tushar mountains as we enjoy the last bit of high country fall color. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsTushars, utah

The Long, Long Trailer by Clinton Twiss

Posted onOctober 4, 2021October 4, 2021AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A look at a forgotten gem from 1951 that still holds up as well. Think of it as “A Walk in the Woods” for the road trip set. Read More …

CategoriesBooks and MediaTagsbooks, road trip, travel

Desert Gathering

Posted onOctober 3, 2021October 3, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Catching up with some friends in the desert. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAncestral Pueblo, Canyonlands, utah

How to find dispersed camping sites?

Posted onSeptember 28, 2021September 30, 2021AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

Designated sites can be practical. But Joan and I prefer dispersed sites for our camping. Here are some ideas on how to find dispersed (free) campsites. Read More …

CategoriesGetting StartedTagscar camping, LNT, maps

On the mellow side

Posted onSeptember 24, 2021September 24, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A casual backpack with a lullaby at night. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, san juans

Review – The Old Spanish Trail film

Posted onSeptember 23, 2021September 23, 2021AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A look over a documentary about a historical trail that goes through many places where we’ve traveled. And apparently our living room! Read More …

CategoriesBooks and MediaTagsdocumentaries, review

The absolute tried and trued gear that a middle-aged guy uses

Posted onSeptember 22, 2021April 27, 2025AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Have you ever read those articles about cool people doing extraordinary things and a list of gear they use to do those cool things? That’s not this article. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsblessed, living my best life, namaste

At a favorite place

Posted onSeptember 16, 2021September 16, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Introducing some friends to the La Sal Mountains. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsLa Sals, utah

A look at Avenza

Posted onSeptember 15, 2021September 20, 2021AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

Avenza allows small companies and non-profits to publish their maps. He’s a look at this somewhat obscure app. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsapp, electronics, gear review, maps, navigation

Pee rag – Kula Cloth vs. cotton bandanna

Posted onSeptember 14, 2021April 27, 2025AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

With over six months of active use, Joan looks at the well-known Kula Cloth and compares it to the more budget-minded bandanna from the past decade-plus of use. Read More …

CategoriesGetting StartedTagsgear review, health, hygiene, Joan West, LNT

Chimney Rock – Another visit

Posted onSeptember 12, 2021September 12, 2021AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

After our backpacking trip in the Weminuche, we thought a visit to Chimney Rock would be an excellent additional stop to this further part of the Colorado Plateau. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAncestral Pueblo, Chimney Rock, Colorado

The Weminuche

Posted onSeptember 10, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Some time spent in one of my favorite areas – The Weminuche Wilderness. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, san juans, Weminuche

A Pando-rific weekend

Posted onSeptember 3, 2021September 3, 2021AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Spending some time in the Fish Lake area. Camping near Pando and hiking the Lake Shore Trail ended up among the highlights. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsFish Lake, utah

Gear Review – Salomon X Crest hiking shoes

Posted onSeptember 1, 2021April 27, 2025AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A look at the Salomon hiking shoes. My verdict? Shoes best for daily wear for the person who hikes occasionally. Read More …

CategoriesGearTagsfootwear, gear, gear review

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