The once and future Bears Ears?
Exploring the former Bears Ears national monument. And wondering if it may become a national monument again? Read More …
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Canyon exploration
Our usual weekend of poking around the red rock desert. Read More …
More of the ancient paths
Another weekend exploring a canyon not far from town that does not seem much visitation. But holds so much delight. Read More …
Other side of the La Sals
We did some camping and hikng on the other side of the La Sals from our home. So close, yet so lightly visited. Read More …
More time in The Maze – Horseshoe Canyon
Some time spent hiking and camping at the detached Horseshoe Canyon of The Maze district. Read More …
More time in The Maze
More backpacking in “The Maze” and the nearby detached unit of Horseshoe Canyon. Part 1. Read More …
Bugling elks and blazing aspen – The La Sals
Perhaps our last high country trip before playing in the desert for a while. Read More …
Some time to ourselves in Bears Ears
Some much needed time to disconnect, get out, and enjoy each other’s company. Read More …
Moab in the smoke
A weekend of hiking makes me think of an article I wrote two years ago. Read More …
On the roof top of Moab
Another weekend where we leave the desert floor to enjoy alpine delights. Read More …
Down in The Abajos
More local travels in the mountains just to the south of us. Read More …
More La Sal exploration
Another weekend of hiking and camping in our backyard mountains. Read More …
A Blue Solstice
Chasing butterflies, wildflowers, and mountain tops while looking at our corner of the Colorado Plateau during the Summer Solstice. Read More …
EPIC MAIL BOX 100 – The final mile!
The final mile of Joan’s EPIC MAILBOX 100 !!!! Read More …
La Sal Traverse – Meandering lower option
A local backpack that went from a planned ridge-top traverse of the La Sal mountains to traveling along the shoulder of these mountains. Read More …
Enjoying the local gems: Fisher Mesa
Continuing to discover local gems this spring and summer. Read More …
Desert and Mountains
In one weekend we went from a high mountain pass and then spent another day on the canyon bottom, Read More …
Backdoor into the canyon
Another Utah weekend for us where we hike, explore, and scout for future trips. Read More …