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Category: Other Outdoor Jaunts

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A cold weather camp

Posted onMarch 3, 2021June 9, 2026AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

A cold and blustery weekend makes a perfect time to enjoy favorite places with fewer people. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Down and dirty backpacking

Posted onFebruary 23, 2021AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

A lesser-known route with some excellent scenery, a river, memorable images…and tacos on the way home! Read More …

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Four Days in The Needles

Posted onFebruary 18, 2021February 18, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Two days of backpacking followed by two days of camping in The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsCanyonlands, utah

A classic revisited

Posted onFebruary 9, 2021June 9, 2026AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

We did another winter backpack along a classic route. Read More …

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The Alcove

Posted onFebruary 2, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Our first backpacking trip of the year proved as memorable and previous ones. And double special as Joan received the OK from her PT. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAncestral Pueblo, pictrographs, utah

A locals’ walk

Posted onJanuary 28, 2021AuthorPaul Mags5 Comments

Having wilderness in our backyard is a key to life happiness for us. And one place, quite literally, is just out our door. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Wandering below Cedar Mesa

Posted onJanuary 21, 2021June 9, 2026AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Continuing to connect the areas with ancients paths. And thinking more of the role of the river “trails.” Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Another winter camp

Posted onJanuary 14, 2021June 9, 2026AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Enjoying more winter delights on the Colorado Plateau. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

A local New Years

Posted onJanuary 4, 2021AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Winter continues to be more my favorite time to savor and explore the very local areas around Moab. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsMoab, utah

Holidays in Hovenweep

Posted onDecember 28, 2020June 9, 2026AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Joan and I spent the Christmas holiday camped out and enjoying Hovenweep and the Canyons of the Ancients national monuments. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsColorado, Hovenweep, utah

Our favorite time of the year – In Moab

Posted onDecember 21, 2020December 21, 2020AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

We continue to enjoy the delights of the wild spaces of the Moab winter. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsMoab, utah

Winter

Posted onDecember 15, 2020AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Winter in Moab. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsMoab, utah

Winter in canyon country

Posted onDecember 9, 2020AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

We enjoy our time in these canyons with the winter light, the cold air, and fewer people. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAncestral Pueblo, utah

Four days of solitude

Posted onDecember 1, 2020June 9, 2026AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Enjoying more of our backyard exploration in the high desert. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsutah

Where the quiet places are

Posted onNovember 24, 2020June 9, 2026AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Another weekend spent doing what we love – seeing the wild places and walking along the old paths. Read More …

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The once and future Bears Ears?

Posted onNovember 17, 2020November 17, 2020AuthorPaul Mags2 Comments

Exploring the former Bears Ears national monument. And wondering if it may become a national monument again? Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAncestral Pueblo, Bears Ears, utah

Canyon exploration

Posted onNovember 12, 2020November 12, 2020AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Our usual weekend of poking around the red rock desert. Read More …

CategoriesOther Outdoor JauntsTagsAncestral Pueblo, Colorado, utah

More of the ancient paths

Posted onNovember 11, 2020November 11, 2020AuthorPaul MagsLeave a comment

Another weekend exploring a canyon not far from town that does not seem much visitation. But holds so much delight. Read More …

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Joan and I hosted some friends this past week. We gave them the classic tour, starting with an early morning visit to the Fiery Furnace in Arches National Park. While Joan attended a meeting, I played tour guide a bit for other parts of the park. That afternoon, we headed to the Island in the Sky District of Canyonlands National Park to take in the sweeping views across the Colorado Plateau. Today? We escaped to our local mountains, looking down at the desert floor far below.
Not a good year for backpacking in the Abajos or the San Juans, but our local mountains still offer some good opportunities for camping and hiking. And only an hour away. With @ramblinghemlock
The once and future Bears Ears.
@ramblinghemlock and I went to some local(ish) mountains to avoid the fires and smoke in our usual places.
A hike to our local mountains did not go quite as planned. With an AQI of 176 in Moab due to the fires in our corner of the world, we sought refuge in the mountains.
"Effective today, June 30, 2026 at 12:00 PM, all Forest Service lands, roads, and trails within the Monticello Ranger District of the Manti-La Sal National Forest (San Juan County, Utah) are temporarily closed due to the Babylon Fire. "

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