Backdoor into the canyon
Another Utah weekend for us where we hike, explore, and scout for future trips. Read More …
Tag: Ancestral Puebloan
Backpacking in an ancient homeland
A three-day weekend spent backpacking and exploring a dense concentration of Ancestral Puebloan dwellings. Read More …
Three days of winter in the desert
Another memorable trip on the Colorado Plateau. Read More …
Hiking in the forgotten places
We hiked in a place often ignored for backpacking. And during winter we had it all to ourselves. Read More …
Quick Tips: Finding archaeological sites on your own
How to find arc sites on your own without GPX coordinates, map annotations, guidebooks, web sites, or social media. Read More …
Crack in the Rock Pueblo – Wupatki National Monument
We went on an NPS ranger-led hike to the “Crack in the Rock” Pueblo at Wupatki National Monument. . This article includes information on trip planning as well. Read More …
Walking into the past – Navajo National Monument
Spending Memorial Day Weekend hiking, camping, and backpacking at Navajo National Monument. We saw more wildflowers, scenic canyons, and ancient dwellings. Read More …
Exploring the Upper Comb Ridge
A weekend of hiking, exploring, and celebrating another year around the sun. Read More …
A week in Moab
A typical week for me: finishing up a project, guiding, and still dumb-founded at what I call my backyard. Read More …
Winter backpacking on The Colorado Plateau
An overnight trip exploring red rock, Pueblos, rock art, and a canyon we had to ourselves. Read More …
On the cusp of the solstice
Two days of exploring the Colorado Plateau’s landscape and its relation to the ancient people’s viewing of astronomical events. Read More …
The Heart of the Colorado Plateau – Chaco Canyon
A Thanksgiving trip to the Chaco Canyon in New Mexico. Read More …
A hike in the museum
Try to not to make “museum displays” as those displays can destroy the archeological record. Read More …
Upper Salt Creek Overnight
An overnight backpacking trip with ancient sites, canyon overlooks, desert sunsets, and the sound of coyotes yipping. Read More …
Canyonlands Sojourn
An overnight trip in Canyonlands National Park in the Salt Creek Zone. With meandering canyons, ancient sites, and amazing ancient art. Read More …
Cedar Mesa Redux
Two days in Cedar Mesa. Camping, hiking, sunset views, canyons, and remnants of the Ancestral Puebloan past. Read More …
Natural Bridges and Cedar Mesa: A Bit Obscure
Exploring two unmarked lesser known canyons in the Natural Bridges National Monument and Cedar Mesa. Read More …
Vagabonding around Los Alamos
A week of hiking, backpacking, and camping near Los Alamos. Three NPS units, a national forest, craft beer, and some delicious New Mexico cuisine. Read More …