Rock Images Gallery
Over 200 images for your perusal. Mainly The Four Corners area, some from Nevada, the High Plains, and even a few from north of Banff. Updated Nov 2023. Read More …
Tag: High Plains
Beyond the 100th Meridian
Heading back to the American West across the High Plains of Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico. 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 …
More off-season backpacking ideas in Colorado
Additional ideas for spring or late fall shoulder season backpacking destinations in Colorado. Read More …
West Texas State Parks
Enjoying some time in the fantastic state parks of Texas. Read More …
Panhandle Eclipse
Some hiking, camping, and eclipse viewing in the Nebraska Panhandle. Read More …
A visitor from back East
A friend of mine from Rhode Island paid a visit. We did manage to get in some outdoor time in some lesser known areas in Colorado. Read More …
Introducing the Quick and Dirty Hiking Guides
Introducing the first two eBooks in the “Quick and Dirty” Hiking Guides co-authored with Cam Honan of The Hiking Life. Read More …
Ten outdoor documentaries to watch
Some documentaries I’ve enjoyed over the years. These are all available for streaming. Some for free! Read More …
Wildcat Hills – Oregon Trail exploration
A little Oregon Trail exploration in the Wildcat Hills of Nebraska. Read More …
Twilight to Moonlight : On-call stroll
Making the best use of time bank funds even when on call. Read More …
Top Campsites – A Baker’s Dozen
A look at thirteen of my favorite campsites from over the years. Read More …
Hiking in the Panhandle – Palo Duro Canyon
Some hiking and camping in Palo Duro Canyon down in the Texas Panhandle. Read More …
Book review: Great Plains
A review of Great Plains by Ian Fraizer. A travelogue, history overview, and discussion about the quintessential American landscape. Read More …
High Plains in the winter – The Badlands
A jaunt to Badlands National Park one fine winter weekend. Read More …
“The Big Hole” loop
A roughly twelve mile loop in three different open space lands located on the High Plains at the Wyoming/Colorado border. Read More …
A photography walk: Paint Mines
A hike on the High Plains outside of Colorado Springs. Interesting, and colorful, rock formations abounded. Read More …