Basic Backcountry Hygiene: Why do it!?
Why basic hygiene in the backcountry is good for you, your health, your gear, fellow outdoor users, and the people in town. Read More …
Author: Paul Mags
Desert Rat Sartorial Splendor
Clothing and some gear I’ve been using since October in the desert or desert-like environments. Read More …
Golden Age of the outdoors?
Accessibility is relatively easy. Information is painless to acquire. Are we in a Golden Age of the outdoors? And how long will this Golden Age last? Read More …
New Mexico: Pueblos, Badlands, and Volcanoes
Further exploration of some areas both new to me and some old favorites. Read More …
Still in the Desert – Moab and Bears Ears
Some hiking and backpacking in the Moab area. My friend Joan will soon be leaving the Moab area, so one last trip (for now!) had to be done. Read More …
Over six months later…
The potential plans for the next few months. Read More …
Signs of the times
Two signs of our current state of connectivity. Read More …
Bears Ears: The Relaxing Way
Just a few days of enjoying basecamp in Bears Ears. I hiked, I read, I scrambled up the cliffs and just took in the views for hours at a time. Why? Because I can. 🙂 Read More …
Savoring an old favorite
Almost a week spent camping, hiking, exploring, and enjoying both the well-known and the obscure in Hovenweep and Canyons of The Ancients National Momuments. Read More …
The Scamp: A Nickel Tour
I’ve received a surprising amount of interest in this little travel trailer. Here’s an overview for the curious. Read More …
Ambling in Arizona for Spring Break
Part Three of the Spring Break spent with the extended Boulder clan. Read More …
The beige box beckons
The beige box is calling. And I must go. Read More …
Spring Break: Utah Style
Three days in The Valley of The Gods. An ideal location for exploring the area. Read More …
The Pueblo Path
Some exploring of the ancient places as I make my way to meet up with friends for their children’s Spring Break. Read More …
Decline in Hunting : Impact on outdoor places?
A fascinating NPR piece discussed the number of hunters declining. What does trend mean for non-hunters and anglers? Read More …
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 …
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 …