Where the quiet places are
Another weekend spent doing what we love – seeing the wild places and walking along the old paths. Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
Thoughts on gatekeeping
What is gatekeeping? And is withholding specific location information a form of it? Read More …
“The Walkumentary” on YouTube
One of the earlier videos about the CDT is now available on YouTube for free. Read More …
The once and future Bears Ears?
Exploring the former Bears Ears national monument. And wondering if it may become a national monument again? Read More …
Canyon exploration
Our usual weekend of poking around the red rock desert. Read More …
More of the ancient paths
Another weekend exploring a canyon not far from town that does not seem much visitation. But holds so much delight. Read More …
Gifts for yourself: A practical gift guide
Here are some gift ideas that an outdoors person can get for themselves. And they can be used in all seasons and in the coming years ahead. Updated for 2020. Read More …
Signs of the outdoors – Part 2
More signs I found amusing over my years of wilderness travel. Read More …
Other side of the La Sals
We did some camping and hikng on the other side of the La Sals from our home. So close, yet so lightly visited. Read More …
Back to the 1920s – Thoughts on outdoor rec
Thoughts on the state of outdoor recreation in our modern times. Read More …
Camping “go-bag”
For quick camping trips the night before a backpacking trip, road trips, or an extended base-camp style trip, having pre-packed clothing makes life easier. Read More …
Signs of the Outdoors – Part 1
A collection of signs I found amusing from my (mainly) outdoor travels. Part 1. Read More …
Grand Mesa – Crags Crest
I’ve wanted to check out Grand Mesa for over a decade now. And this past weekend, Joan and I enjoyed some backpacking there. Read More …
More time in The Maze – Horseshoe Canyon
Some time spent hiking and camping at the detached Horseshoe Canyon of The Maze district. Read More …
More time in The Maze
More backpacking in “The Maze” and the nearby detached unit of Horseshoe Canyon. Part 1. Read More …
The politics of blaze orange and COVID masks
People on either side of the political divide are often more alike than different. They both eschew practicality and safety for political statements. Read More …
Bugling elks and blazing aspen – The La Sals
Perhaps our last high country trip before playing in the desert for a while. Read More …
Gaia GPS map layers – Which ones I use
The various map layers I use for Gaia GPS. And some lesser-known overview map print options that complement any GPS use, too. Read More …