Monthly Archives: July 2013

EARTH Magazine: Alaskan Volcano Doesn’t Just Huff & Puff, It Screams!

Posted on July 31, 2013 by theblondecoyote

Hey everybody, check out my latest story for EARTH magazine on Alaska’s screaming volcano, Mount Redoubt: In March 2009, Alaska’s Mount Redoubt awoke from two decades of silence with something to say: A series of small earthquakes leading up to the eruption … Continue reading →

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Aspens & Arborglyphs

Posted on July 30, 2013 by theblondecoyote

A few weeks ago a friend took me to his secret aspen grove in the mountains above Santa Fe, New Mexico. This grove is an ideal place to practice the art of aspen balancing: walking through the forest along the … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Handoff Hike!

Posted on July 25, 2013 by theblondecoyote

Since I often hike solo, most of my hikes are out-and-back or occasionally loop hikes. When I have a friend along who has a car, sometimes we set up a shuttle hike where we leave one car at the end … Continue reading →

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Rover Love!

Posted on July 22, 2013 by theblondecoyote

Earlier this spring, during my loop through southeast Utah, it became apparent to me that my trusty Subaru’s miles were numbered. The Raven has towed the Rattler for many miles – all the way to Alaska and back, last summer … Continue reading →

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High Points on My Horizon: Walter, & Wheeler via Williams

Posted on July 19, 2013 by theblondecoyote

This week I added a long coveted summit: Wheeler Peak, at 13,161 feet, the highest point in New Mexico! I’ve been wanting to climb Wheeler for years, but for some reason, I thought the climb required an overnight stay along … Continue reading →

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Taos Pow Wow 2013: Don’t Rain On My Regalia!

Posted on July 17, 2013 by theblondecoyote

New Mexico, like much of the West, is suffering through a dangerous drought. So this weekend when storm clouds rolled in over the Taos Pow Wow in northern New Mexico, nobody could complain. The rain was a blessing, but it … Continue reading →

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EARTH Magazine: Corn Syrup Explains Yellowstone

Posted on July 15, 2013 by theblondecoyote

As many of you know, I don’t just write for fun. This is also how I make my living! If you’re curious about my science writing, my latest story for EARTH magazine just went live. This is one of my … Continue reading →

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Pow Wow!

Posted on July 13, 2013 by theblondecoyote

Everybody, at least once in their lives, should attend a Pow Wow. This weekend, I have the great privilege of attending the annual Taos Pueblo Pow Wow in northern New Mexico. Last time I went, two summers ago, the experience … Continue reading →

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All Coy-Dogs Go To Heaven

Posted on July 10, 2013 by theblondecoyote

Sad news: Freckles, the original Blonde Coyote – the inspiration for the name of this blog – is gone. I don’t know details about what happened. She was found in abdominal distress and the emergency vet determined she needed to … Continue reading →

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Clouds & Crowds on Grey’s & Torrey’s

Posted on July 5, 2013 by theblondecoyote

New rule for summer in Colorado: no more 14’ers on weekends! On Saturday, I attempted to hike up Grey’s Peak (14,270 ft) and neighboring Torrey’s Peak (14,267 ft) but even with an early start, I found myself trudging along in … Continue reading →

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