After a summer of scorching heat, Moab's unusually wet fall brought flash floods and washed-out roads. We kept our weekend hikes local, enjoying red rocks, rock images, site stewardship, and a little sunshine between the downpours. Read More ...

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Flash-flood warnings changed our packrafting plans, so we headed for higher ground and a quiet local hike among red rock and traces of those who came before. Read More ...

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Muddy roads changed our plans, but a little map reading led to a memorable overnight among water-filled potholes and canyon rim views close to home. Read More ...

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A weekend in nearby Colorado so Joan could attend a class. Read More ...

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Walking through a changed landscape after a fire. Read More ...

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Fall in the high country is brief. We caught it just right: golden aspens, bugling elk, an old cabin, cold nights overlooking the desert, and pie to finish. Read More ...

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Another trip to the mountains and one peak with a spectacular viewscape. Read More ...

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Labor day in the San Juan Mountains of Colorado. Read More ...

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Four relaxing days backpacking the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore along Lake Superior: Swimming, berries, beaches, loons, and plenty of time to slow down and savor the trail. Read More ...

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Into the San Juans for a backpacking. Read More ...

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