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Amble in Arizona – Part 1 : The Grand Canyon

Posted onMarch 7, 2017May 25, 2017AuthorPaul Mags6 Comments

Three days of backpacking in The Grand Canyon as the first part of my Arizona vacation. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsArizona, backpacking, Colorado Plateau, Grand Canyon, Pueblo

Off to the Big Ditch

Posted onMarch 1, 2017AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

Backpacking in the Grand Canyon for a few days. Read More …

CategoriesPMags NewsTagsArizona, Colorado Plateau, Grand Canyon

Top Campsites – A Baker’s Dozen

Posted onFebruary 28, 2017November 25, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A look at thirteen of my favorite campsites from over the years. Read More …

CategoriesMusings, Other Outdoor JauntsTagsAncestral Pueblo, Appalachian Trail, camping, campsites, Colorado, Colorado Plateau, Colorado Trail, High Plains, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Mexico, utah, winter, Wyoming

Backcountry Moratorium in Arches National Park

Posted onNovember 15, 2016January 3, 2021AuthorPaul Mags18 Comments

The backcountry is currently closed effectively in Arches National Park. And camping will soon be, too. At least for a little bit. Some thoughts. Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsColorado Plateau, utah, Wildness

Happy 100th birthday to the NPS!

Posted onAugust 25, 2016November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags3 Comments

Today is the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. And that also means the lesser known National Monuments are part of this celebration, too Read More …

CategoriesMusingsTagsAncestral Pueblo, anniversary, Colorado National Monument, Colorado Plateau, High Plains, National Monuments, national park service

Natural Bridges National Monument

Posted onMay 25, 2016October 15, 2018AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A full day and a night in the Natural Bridges National Monument of Utah. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAncestral Pueblo, Colorado Plateau, national monument, Natural Bridges National Monument, utah

Into the Darkness – Dark Canyon, Utah

Posted onMay 24, 2016May 21, 2019AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A backpacking trip into the upper Dark Canyon of Utah. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAncestral Pueblo, Cedar Mesa, Colorado Plateau, utah

Return to Chaco Canyon – Thanksgiving 2015

Posted onDecember 3, 2015April 6, 2018AuthorPaul Mags7 Comments

A fine holiday spent in Chaco Canyon, NM. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAncestral Pueblo, Chaco Canyon, Colorado Plateau, New Mexico, Pueblo, Thanksgiving

Red Rock Delight – Black Ridge Canyon Wilderness

Posted onNovember 16, 2015May 21, 2020AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

A late shoulder season backpacking trip in a remote canyon in the Black Ridge Canyon Wilderness. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsBlack Ridge Canyon Wilderness, Colorado National Monument, Colorado Plateau

Colorado Canyon Country – Little Bookcliffs WSA

Posted onMay 4, 2015June 1, 2017AuthorPaul Mags4 Comments

An overnight backpacking trip to an area that featured canyons, desert flowers in bloom and mustangs. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpacking, Colorado Plateau, hiking, Wilderness Study Area

Off-season backpacking destinations in Colorado

Posted onFebruary 18, 2015November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Some ideas for spring or late fall shoulder season backpacking destinations in Colorado.
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CategoriesTrip PlanningTagsbackpacking, Black Ridge Canyon Wilderness, Colorado, Colorado National Monument, Colorado Plateau, colorado-tip, Dominguez Canyon, Golden Gate Canyon State Park, popular, shoulder season

Mesa County Weekend – Two short jaunts; one long weekend

Posted onFebruary 17, 2015November 17, 2023AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Some much needed backcountry time in the canyon country outside of Fruita and Grand Junction, CO. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpacking, Black Ridge Canyon Wilderness, Colorado National Monument, Colorado Plateau

Trail Groove Issue 19 – The Colorado Plateau

Posted onNovember 25, 2014December 3, 2015AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Another issue of Trail Groove that published some of my articles.

CategoriesPressTagsbackpacking, camping, Colorado Plateau, food, hiking, Trail Groove, utah

Edge of the Four Corners – Chimney Rock National Monument

Posted onJuly 11, 2014April 6, 2018AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

  After my San Juans jaunt, I decided to take advantage of my location and see something I’ve been wanting to see for a while: Chimney Rock National Monument. Located at the northern and eastern-most part of what is called Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAncestral Pueblo, Colorado, Colorado Plateau

Echoes of the past – Hovenweep and Canyons of the Ancients

Posted onMarch 24, 2014April 6, 2018AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

Five days of camping and hiking in the Hovenweep and Canyons of the Ancients national monuments. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAncestral Pueblo, camping, Canyons of the Ancients, Colorado Plateau, hiking, Hovenweep, National Monuments

The Good Way – Bandelier National Monument

Posted onFebruary 19, 2014April 6, 2018AuthorPaul Mags12 Comments

A long weekend backpacking in Bandelier National Monument.

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAncestral Pueblo, backpacking, Colorado Plateau, hiking, New Mexico, Pueblo

Dinosaur National Monument – Memorial Day Weekend 2013

Posted onMay 31, 2013May 29, 2017AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A trip to Dinosaur National Monument over Memorial Day Weekend

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado Plateau, Dinosaur National Monument, fossils, Green River, Petroglyphs, Pueblo, Sagebrush Sea, Yampa River

Down to the River – Dominguez Canyon Backpack

Posted onMay 2, 2013February 24, 2023AuthorPaul Mags12 Comments

A weekend backpacking trip to Dominguez Canyon outside of Grand Junction, CO.

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CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsbackpack, Colorado, Colorado Plateau, Dominguez Canyon

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