The Obscure Arches National Park
Two days exploring Arches National Park and nearby BLM land a little off the beaten path. Read More …
Category: Other Outdoor Jaunts
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Cedar Mesa Redux
Two days in Cedar Mesa. Camping, hiking, sunset views, canyons, and remnants of the Ancestral Pueblo past. Read More …
Natural Bridges and Cedar Mesa: A Bit Obscure
Exploring two unmarked lesser known canyons in the Natural Bridges National Monument and Cedar Mesa. Read More …
Rainy Arches Weekend
An overnight backpacking trip in Arches National Park and nearby BLM land. Read More …
Tushar Mountains Autumn Splendor
A four day weekend of backpacking, camping, hiking, and Rock Images exploration in Utah’s third-highest range. Read More …
Autumn Equinox in the La Sals
A weekend to bring in the new season. Crisp weather, above treeline delights, and beautiful aspen. Read More …
First Week in Moab
Getting in some outdoor time as we unpack some stuff, the business is set up and learning to adjust to a new home. Read More …
Gray Wolf Mtn S24O
A quick overnighter trip in the Mt. Evans Wilderness. Fall weather, elks bugling, a lonely 13er, and caught up with friends. Read More …
S24O – Englemann Peak
A quick backpacking trip with a good friend. An appropriate way to spend some time before I leave for Canada (and move from the Front Range next month!) Read More …
End of the Road (Trip) – Some Thoughts
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. Read More …
Tiptoe through the wildflowers: Another Skurka Guiding Trip
Two trips and eight days of guiding. Slushies, alpine views, mountain lakes, fascinating people, skills taught, and lots of wildflowers. Read More …
Beyond the 100th Meridian
Heading back to the American West across the High Plains of Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico. Read More …
Atlanta Ambles
Ambles around the Atlanta area. A little hiking, a little history, and seeing some old friends! Read More …
Amicalola Falls Hiking
A substantial day hike to the start of the famous Appalachian Trail and back. We saw the waterfalls, stopped by the Hike Inn, and finished the day with beer and pizza at the Amicalola Lodge. Read More …
NOC Appalachian Trail and Bartram Trail Loop
An almost 60-mile loop on the Bartram and Appalachian Trail. Views from balds, wildflowers flourished, and pleasant walks along streams in dense woods abounded. Read More …
Southbound to Georgia!
Making my way south from Rhode Island to visit a friend in Virginia. And catching up with dad in North Carolina. Read More …
Eastward bound!
A mad dash to the East Coast and a week in Rhode Island. Read More …
Vagabonding around Los Alamos
A week of hiking, backpacking, and camping near Los Alamos. Three NPS units, a national forest, craft beer, and some delicious New Mexico cuisine. Read More …