Last-minute outdoor checklist
Our final step in getting out is a general outdoor checklist we always consult as our last step. Here it is. Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
Website of the week: Drought.gov
A look at a fascinating, interesting, and ultimately sobering website. Read More …
Another winter camp
Enjoying more winter delights on the Colorado Plateau. Read More …
Perma-camping kit: What the heck is it?
Another way to maximize outdoor time: Having some gear pre-packed and ready to go. Read More …
Toyota Tacoma – Our camping setup
How we turned our Tacoma into a comfortable place to camp esp during the winter months. Read More …
Love letters from devoted readers
Feeling the love from the wonderful comments from over the years. Read More …
A local New Years
Winter continues to be more my favorite time to savor and explore the very local areas around Moab. Read More …
New gear I liked for 2020
With about 90 bag nights this year in all four seasons, we had ample opportunity to try out new gear and replace existing equipment. Read More …
There’s an app for that – 2021 edition
The outdoor apps I use for my mobile device currently and plan on using in the coming year. Read More …
Holidays in Hovenweep
Joan and I spent the Christmas holiday camped out and enjoying Hovenweep and the Canyons of the Ancients national monuments. Read More …
2020: COVID, disappointment, and giving fewer f****
My year in review. A year I found disappointment but also much happiness. Read More …
Our favorite time of the year – In Moab
We continue to enjoy the delights of the wild spaces of the Moab winter. Read More …
Winter
Winter in Moab. Read More …
Winter in canyon country
We enjoy our time in these canyons with the winter light, the cold air, and fewer people. Read More …
Gear pick of the year 2020 – YouTube workouts
2020 is the year of COVID. And an excellent to make use of some minimal equipment, space, and YouTube to maintain physical and mental health. Read More …
The Annual Top Ten Tchotchke Guide
Most gift guides are actually gifts for you. Here’s a more practical gift if you want your friends or family to purchase an outdoor gift for you. Read More …
Four days of solitude
Enjoying more of our backyard exploration in the high desert. Read More …
How to get outdoor trip ideas
How to get ideas for backcountry trips? Here’s how I do it. Updated for 2020. Read More …