Monthly Archives: March 2014

EARTH Magazine: A New “Travels in Geology” Collection!

Posted on March 28, 2014 by theblondecoyote

My favorite beat at EARTH magazine has always been the Travels in Geology column. Now EARTH has published a collection of travel pieces that includes six of my Travels in Geology features: Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, New Mexico’s Ghost Ranch, Montana’s Bitterroot Valley, … Continue reading →

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Climbing Cabezon

Posted on March 21, 2014 by theblondecoyote

On clear days, looking west from the summit of my backyard cliffs, I can just make out what looks like a giant haystack on the horizon. If I were to hike due west from my house, across the Rio Grande … Continue reading →

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On the Road, Again: Southern NM & AZ to Joshua Tree!

Posted on March 19, 2014 by theblondecoyote

This winter I’ve mainly been traveling from home, exploring the desert on foot in my big backyard. But for years now, I’ve been saying that I’m due for a winter road trip across southern Arizona, one of my last big blank … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Hike: Tetilla Peak!

Posted on March 8, 2014 by theblondecoyote

Every year for the past seven years, I have climbed a mountain on my birthday. This year I made it up Tetilla Peak, just south of Santa Fe, not once but twice! I’ve been looking at Tetilla for years; it spikes … Continue reading →

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