southern tier road trip

End of the Road (Trip) – Some Thoughts

Posted on July 10, 2018 by Paul Mags — 4 Comments ↓

The road trip portion of my sabbatical has come to an end. Here are some random thoughts about being on the road since late November 2017.

Beyond the 100th Meridian

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Paul Mags — 3 Comments ↓

Heading back to the American West across the High Plains of Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico.

New Mexico: Pueblos, Badlands, and Volcanoes

Posted on April 23, 2018 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

Further exploration of some areas both new to me and some old favorites.

Still in the Desert – Moab and Bears Ears

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Paul Mags — 4 Comments ↓

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.

Bears Ears: The Relaxing Way

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

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. 🙂

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.

Ambling in Arizona for Spring Break

Posted on April 2, 2018 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

Part Three of the Spring Break spent with the extended Boulder clan.

Spring Break: Utah Style

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

Three days in The Valley of The Gods. An ideal location for exploring the area.

The Pueblo Path

Posted on March 31, 2018 by Paul Mags — Leave a reply

Some exploring of the ancient places as I make my way to meet up with friends for their children’s Spring Break.

Canadian River Canyon Camping

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Paul Mags — 2 Comments ↓

Some hiking and camping at a previously obscure High Plains canyon that is a little more on the radar.