Canadian River Canyon Camping
Some hiking and camping at a previously obscure High Plains canyon that is a little more on the radar. Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
High Plains Enchantment – Sabinoso Wilderness
Some hiking and camping in the newly accessible (only since Nov 2017) Sabinoso Wilderness that is about 50 miles from Las Vegas, NM. Read More …
Onward!
Another good amount of time spent in town. But I am glad to be back on the road! Read More …
A Scamp life for me!
An unexpected addition to my road trip gear. Read More …
Last Push: AZ and NM to Colorado
A lot of driving since J-Tree as I made my way back to Colorado for some presentations coming up. Read More …
Twenty years ago today
A watershed moment for me on this day: I started my thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail. Read More …
Quick Tip: Water bottle leveler
An easy way to make sure the ground is level. Something showed to me when taking crew leader training for volunteer trail work. Read More …
More off-season backpacking ideas in Colorado
Additional ideas for spring or late fall shoulder season backpacking destinations in Colorado. Read More …
Joshua Tree National Park
Some hiking and camping in Joshua Tree National Park. Read More …
GGG X – Henry Coe State Park
Four days of backpacking and two days of camping at a hiker gathering. Great to meet people in person I’ve known online for years. Read More …
Redwoods and Ocean
Some time spent along the California coast exploring the ocean and the redwoods. Read More …
Bay Area Exploring
Some time spent in the Bay Area. San Francisco is the perfect city for simply meandering and seeing what nooks and crannies await! Read More …
Upcoming Talks – Spring / Summer 2018
Some talks I’ll be giving in upcoming weeks. Read More …
Across Nevada
An unplanned detour. But it all worked out. Read More …
Viva Las Vegas Red Rocks
Some dispersed camping the night before and then a half day spent at Red Rocks Canyon just outside of Las Vegas. Read More …
Mighty Blue on the AT: Podcast Interview
An interview I did for the Mighty Blue on the AT podcast. My thoughts on the outdoors, balancing the passion with the outdoors with the need for getting a paycheck, and why I love the outdoors. Read More …
Into The Valley of Death
Some time spent in Death Valley National Park. I’ve been to the desert before…but Death Valley is unlike anything I’ve seen. Read More …
Into The Valley of Fire
Some time spent at The Valley of Fire State Park in Nevada not far from Vegas. Red rocks, bighorns, and desert landscapes abounded! Read More …