Category Archives: Bowie & D.O.G.

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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Strawbale & Mud Plaster: My Warmest Winter Yet!

Posted on February 10, 2014 by theblondecoyote

The Teardrop is not for overwintering. It’s not so much the cold that would drive me crazy, but the limited daylight hours. Too many five-hour evenings in such a small space aren’t good for the soul. This year, I’m lucky … Continue reading →

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Writing on the Wall: Backyard Petroglyphs!

Posted on February 5, 2014 by theblondecoyote

I love petroglyphs. Every time I find rock art, I feel a deeper connection to the rocks, the land and the people who came before me. Such etching is not easy. What calls a person to spend hours chipping away … Continue reading →

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Hiking With Desert Dogs

Posted on January 8, 2014 by theblondecoyote

A few years ago, on a road trip from Montana to Oregon via the Olympic Peninsula, I hiked to Cape Flattery, a wave-crashed cliff on the very northwest tip of the continental U.S. Cape Flattery lies on the edge of … Continue reading →

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Crossing Karmic Paths: On the Road to Paonia

Posted on December 21, 2013 by theblondecoyote

A few weeks ago, I took a weekend road trip from New Mexico up to Paonia, Colorado for a one day writing workshop with Craig Childs, one of my favorite authors. The workshop was fantastic and on my way there … Continue reading →

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Desert Snow

Posted on December 9, 2013 by theblondecoyote

Why winter in New Mexico? Because the hiking is epic, no matter the weather. We’ve had two significant snowstorms so far this year and all that white stuff adds such a stunning dimension to this desert. When it snows, it’s not … Continue reading →

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Where On Earth Is The Blonde Coyote?

Posted on December 5, 2013 by theblondecoyote

According to this just recently neglected blog, I’m still in Scotland. In real time, I’m in the next best place: ever-enchanting New Mexico! Of all the places I love, New Mexico hits closest to Home. This will be my fourth winter … Continue reading →

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Summer in Colorado: By the Numbers

Posted on September 17, 2013 by theblondecoyote

One of the most common excuses I hear from people about why they can’t/ won’t/ don’t travel is money. Believe me, freelance writing is no way to get rich. If I can afford to travel, so can you! Travel doesn’t … Continue reading →

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The Highest For Last: Mount Elbert

Posted on September 13, 2013 by theblondecoyote

I can’t believe my summer in the Rockies is almost over! I had time for one last big hike, so I decided to cap it off with the highest peak in Colorado: Mount Elbert. At 14,443 feet, Elbert may be … Continue reading →

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