Monthly Archives: July 2011

My Billy the Kid Connection

Posted on July 28, 2011 by theblondecoyote

Both sides of my parents’ families have deep roots in Virginia and West Virginia, but even though New Mexico is far-flung from the Appalachians, I’m not the first Morton to land in the Land of Enchantment. Two generations ago, my … Continue reading →

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Travels With Bowie & D.O.G.: Great Lakes

Posted on July 26, 2011 by theblondecoyote

In the past six years, my dogs and I have seen a lot of this country. I take a lot of photos when I travel and my favorites are usually the shots with my border collie mixes Bowie and Dio … Continue reading →

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My All-time Top 5 Favorite Hikes

Posted on July 25, 2011 by theblondecoyote

I’ve been a hiker all my life and have seen a lot of the world on my own two feet. So far I’ve been hiking in 49 states, with only Alaska yet to go. When people ask me for my … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Machu Picchu!

Posted on July 24, 2011 by theblondecoyote

A century ago today, the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu was redicovered by Yale University historian Hiram Bingham. Before then, the 15th-century mountain top city was not totally unknown: Bingham was led to the site by an 11 year old … Continue reading →

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Cowboy Polo!

Posted on July 23, 2011 by theblondecoyote

It’s Day of the Cowboy here in New Mexico and what better way to celebrate than a game of cowboy polo! Sponsored in the U.S. Senate in 2005 and 2006 by Wyoming Senator Craig Thomas, the National Day of the … Continue reading →

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Rattlesnake vs. D.O.G.

Posted on July 22, 2011 by theblondecoyote

This morning my puppy Dio was bitten by a rattlesnake. I’ve been dreading this possibility since I decided to spend the summer in New Mexico, and now that it’s happened, I’m so relieved. Dio is going to be fine. After … Continue reading →

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Travels With Bowie & D.O.G.: Fall Dogs

Posted on July 20, 2011 by theblondecoyote

In the past six years, my dogs and I have seen a lot of this country. I take a lot of photos when I travel and my favorites are usually the shots with my border collie mixes Bowie and Dio … Continue reading →

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Now & Then

Posted on July 20, 2011 by theblondecoyote

This summer I am living in Cerrillos, New Mexico, caretaking a place called the Garden of the Gods. The name is not hyperbole; this place is a geologic wonder. Massive 40-foot high fins of Dakota Sandstone cut through the property, … Continue reading →

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I ♥ Colorado

Posted on July 18, 2011 by theblondecoyote

Due to severe fire danger, almost of New Mexico is currently closed to hiking and camping. Lucky for me, I can still take my daily hikes on private land around Cerrillos, but for serious weekend miles, I’ve been heading to … Continue reading →

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Gone Backpacking

Posted on July 16, 2011 by theblondecoyote

Hey everybody! Right now I’m a day’s hike deep into Colorado’s Weminuche Wilderness! The May 2011 issue of Backpacker lists this hike as one of the most remote wilderness trails in the lower-48 states. Granted we’re only doing a 3-day out … Continue reading →

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