National Monuments

Vagabonding around Los Alamos

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Paul Mags — 1 Comment ↓

A week of hiking, backpacking, and camping near Los Alamos. Three NPS units, a national forest, craft beer, and some delicious New Mexico cuisine.

Tribal Reunion: Silver City, NM

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

Some time spent in southern New Mexico with the thru-hiker tribe. I also took in a visit to the nearby Gila Cliff Dwellings.

Savoring an old favorite

Posted on April 6, 2018 by Paul Mags — 3 Comments ↓

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.

The Incredible Shrinking Monuments

Posted on December 7, 2017 by Paul Mags — 9 Comments ↓

Some thoughts on the recent announcement about the proposed reduction of National Monuments.

Happy 100th birthday to the NPS!

Posted on August 25, 2016 by Paul Mags — 3 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

Echoes of the past – Hovenweep and Canyons of the Ancients

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

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