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 …
Category: Other Outdoor Jaunts
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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 …
Texas Sojurn 2024 – Big Bend National Park, Part 1
The first part of our ten days at Big Bend National Park. Read More …
Texas Sojurn 2024 – Hueco Tanks
The first part of our Texas December vaction started at the awesome Hueco Tanks State Park with its memorable images. Read More …
December desert meanderings
An early December camp before we took for a couple of weeks. Read More …
Thoughts on seventeen days away
We just returend from seventeen days away in Texas going to Hueco Tanks, Big Bend National Park, and Davis Mountain State Park. Some initial thoughts. Read More …
Overnight in December
A quick overnight trip that featured beautiful light, stunning scenery, archeological wonders, and solitude. What’s not to like? Read More …
Along the Oregon Coast
Thanksgiving on the Oregon Coast with Joan’s family. Read More …
Follow the North Road
Hiking to a Chacoan Great House, seeing interesting canyons, and following an ancient road. Read More …
Three Days in November
Joan and I took a friend on a loop in the canyons, where we saw some places we’d seen before and places new to us. Always a memorable time in canyon country. Read More …
Bears Ears Marathon and nearby
We volunteered at a local race, cheered on a friend, and camped two nights in archeological memorable areas. Read More …
Fremont Indian State Park
A quick trip to Fremont Indian State Park and Museum as I joined Joan for her training weekend. Read More …
Three Days on the Hayduke
Three days on the Hayduke Trail through the Needles District of Canyonlands. Read More …
More local jaunts in Moab
A rainy weekend, and the muddy roads up a steep area, means we changed our plans to some enjoyable local hikes. Read More …