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Embracing the mud on the Green

Posted onOctober 19, 2022October 19, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Some Type II fun, spirited discussion at times, muddy and wet conditions, and rewarding. Or a weekend packrafting. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagspackrafting, utah

October on the Green

Posted onOctober 13, 2022October 23, 2022AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

A hike and a float not far from where I’m typing. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagspackrafting, utah

Red Rock & Golden Leaves

Posted onOctober 6, 2022October 6, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Fall colors up high and the red rock desert below. An excellent autumn weekend in Moab. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Fall splendor in the Abajos

Posted onOctober 4, 2022September 21, 2023AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Enjoying the first part of fall in the Abajo Mountains. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsabajo mountains, utah

A La Sal Introduction

Posted onSeptember 21, 2022January 27, 2026AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Joan and I continue our semi-annual tradition of taking the NPS interns for a weekend of camping, hiking, and good food in an enjoyable place. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsLa Sals, utah

Arches Highlights

Posted onSeptember 20, 2022September 21, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Here’s an ~45-mile driving tour of Arches National Park that touches upon the park’s highlights. Takes in ~5 miles or so of hiking and about 4+ hours. Read More …

CategoriesTrip PlanningTagsArches National Park, utah, utah-tips

The place in-between

Posted onAugust 24, 2022January 27, 2026AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

We decided to spend the week on the mesas in-between with heat below and thunderstorms above. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Desert and Ocean

Posted onAugust 19, 2022August 19, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Two weeks of assorted family visits and side trips from the desert to the ocean and back. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsArizona, Oregon, utah

Just another weekend

Posted onJuly 17, 2022AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

More time spent in the outdoors. As usual. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Down in the Abajos on the 4th

Posted onJuly 6, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Another local trip. This time backpacking in the Abajo Mountains. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsabajo mountains, utah

Another weekend in the La Sals

Posted onJune 28, 2022July 4, 2022AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Another quick escape from the desert heat into the alpine terrain. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Away from the heat and into the mountains

Posted onJune 21, 2022June 22, 2022AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Escaping the desert heart by going into the La Sal mountains. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsLa Sals, utah

The Grand – Moab Route

Posted onMay 30, 2022January 27, 2026AuthorPaul Mags10 Comments

The Grand – Moab route makes an ~140mi long walk to savor the lesser-seen places in between Grand Junction, CO and Moab, UT at the edge of the Colorado Plateau. Read More …

CategoriesLong WalksTagsColorado, Colorado Plateau, GMR, Grand Junction, Moab, utah

Grand Junction to Moab – The Grand-Moab Route

Posted onMay 19, 2022January 29, 2023AuthorPaul Mags8 Comments

Backpacking from the confluence of the Gunnison and the Colorado River to Moab for ~140 miles. Read More …

CategoriesLong WalksTagsColorado, GMR, utah

To the Mountains

Posted onMay 19, 2022May 19, 2022AuthorPaul Mags1 Comment

We went to the mountains after our training and lectures to see another area that intrigued us. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Along the ridge and canyons

Posted onMay 18, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Some training, some hiking, and some camping in another place new to us. Read More …

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Fremont Indian State Park and Museum, May 2022

Posted onMay 11, 2022March 13, 2025AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

An enjoyable volunteer weekend and another one where we get to savor the surrounding area. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsFremont Indian State Park, Tushars, utah

Along the canyon rim

Posted onMay 9, 2022AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Joan and I walked along a canyon rim and saw structures from a later time of the Pueblo period. Read More …

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