Local fun over the 4th
A relaxing 4th in the mountains and on the river. Read More …
Category: Other Outdoor Jaunts
An outdoor website should have some outdoors trips.
A quick overnighter in the La Sals
A quick overnight trip to the La Sal Mountains where left the desert and enjoyed the cool night air. Read More …
Down there in the mountains
Some time spent in the local mountains with the hotter weather now here. Read More …
Eight Days at the “Edge of Nowhere”
I want to go back, sleep under the stars, and walk in the desert again for many days. I want to “light out for the Territory.”
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Into some higher country
A weekend that did not go as planned but did not matter in the end. Read More …
The peace of wild things
Seeking solace in our public lands. Read More …
Another local hike
A local hike to work off some rich food. Read More …
The in between times – New Mexico after the Pueblo Revolt
Some time in New Mexico spent with friends. Read More …
Friends in the backcountry
A weekend close to home and a little further away with friends. Read More …
Paddling into the labyrinth
Another trip we rambled, ambled, sauntered, and generally enjoyed ourselves. Read More …
Another baker’s dozen – favorite campsites
Another “Baker’s Dozen” of favorite camping spots. A sequel of sorts to what I wrote in 2017. Rather than specific places it is areas we enjoy. Read More …
Overnight in the canyon
More structured rambling on an overnight trip in support of our volunteer role. Read More …
Along the bluffs
A local backpacking trip with some great views not often seen by most. We love these quick trips in our (almost literal) backyard. Read More …
Backpacking in the public lands
Spending a weekend in our public lands. Read More …
Taking the (canyon) fork
After three weekends without a night in the backcountry, Joan and I finally got to sleep somewhere in the back of beyond. We walked up a canyon, saw what we could see, and enjoyed our time in the red rock canyons of the place we call home. Read More …
Another winter camp
A winter camp after our Big Bend trip. Read More …
Texas Sojurn – Big Bend National Park, Part 3
The last bit of our Texas winter break with a brief stop at Davidson Mountains State Park. Read More …
Texas Sojurn 2024 – Big Bend National Park, Part 2
Part 2 of our Big Bend jaunt over Christmas and into the New Year. Read More …