How to find dispersed camping sites?
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 …
Author: Paul Mags
On the mellow side
A casual backpack with a lullaby at night. Read More …
Review – The Old Spanish Trail film
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 …
The absolute tried and trued gear that a middle-aged guy uses
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 …
At a favorite place
Introducing some friends to the La Sal Mountains. Read More …
A look at Avenza
Avenza allows small companies and non-profits to publish their maps. He’s a look at this somewhat obscure app. Read More …
Pee rag – Kula Cloth vs. cotton bandanna
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 …
Chimney Rock – Another visit
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 …
The Weminuche
Some time spent in one of my favorite areas – The Weminuche Wilderness. Read More …
A Pando-rific weekend
Spending some time in the Fish Lake area. Camping near Pando and hiking the Lake Shore Trail ended up among the highlights. Read More …
Gear Review – Salomon X Crest hiking shoes
A look at the Salomon hiking shoes. My verdict? Shoes best for daily wear for the person who hikes occasionally. Read More …
Site steward volunteering
After a pause due to COVID in 2020, Joan and I completed our site steward training and received our site assignment at Fremont Indian State Park and Museum.0 Read More …
Sunday of Summer in the San Juans
Joan and I enjoy a delightful San Juans trip during the waning days of summer. Read More …
A grand weekend
Joan’s back in Moab after a summer away. Then a weekend running some errands in Grand Junction we talked about previously and a trip to Grand Mesa. Read More …
Planning Trips – All about the Air Quality Index
What’s AQI, why you should care about it, and some resources to check it when planning trips. Read More …
Above the smoke in the San Juans
Another trip in the not-so-far-away San Juan mountains. Read More …
In between the lightning
Wildflowers, butterflies, and mushrooms in our backyard mountains. Read More …
Training for a long distance hike?
Here are my thoughts on training for a thru-hike or any long hike. I don’t think of it as training; I think of it as part of daily life. Read More …