Category Archives: New Mexico

Aerial Geology: The Dragon’s Back

Posted on September 19, 2017 by theblondecoyote

Northwest New Mexico is one of the driest places in the country – the region gets less than 12 inches of rain a year, most of it during the late summer monsoon season. But despite the aridity, this desert is … Continue reading →

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Finding D.O.G.

Posted on January 15, 2016 by theblondecoyote

Seven years ago, I took a road trip to Monument Valley, near the Arizona – Utah border, and came home with a puppy. Keeping a skinny, filthy, half-wild mutt I found wandering in the desert could have been a complete disaster, but … Continue reading →

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2015 in 100 Photos

Posted on December 31, 2015 by theblondecoyote

In 2015, this little blog of mine was visited by a few hundred thousand people in 167 countries (out of 196). I myself have only been to a dozen or so countries (in North, Central and South America and Europe) … Continue reading →

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Where Warm Waters Halt…On the Trail of Treasure in the Rocky Mountains!

Posted on February 16, 2015 by theblondecoyote

“Where warm waters halt… where warm waters halt… where warm waters halt.” For two summers, I’ve been exploring the Rocky Mountains with those words on my mind. Why those four words in particular? Because I believe they lead to a … Continue reading →

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Finding D.O.G.

Posted on January 14, 2015 by theblondecoyote

Six years ago today, I took a road trip to Monument Valley, near the Arizona – Utah border, and crossed paths with a spirit animal in the shape of a bedraggled dog. Keeping a skinny, filthy, half-wild mutt could have been a … Continue reading →

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My 500th Post!

Posted on September 5, 2014 by theblondecoyote

Drum roll, please… this is my 500th post on the Blonde Coyote! A look back at my very first post from June 2011: Until very recently, I resisted starting a blog. I already make my living at the keyboard as a freelance … Continue reading →

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The Blonde Coyote in the Guardian: Top Ten Parks in Oregon!

Posted on July 16, 2014 by theblondecoyote

Hey everybody, my latest state-by-state roundup of the top ten parks for the Guardian just went live! This month I’m featuring one of my favorite states: Oregon! Oregon was the first place I lived after college and it will always hold a special place … Continue reading →

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What Would the Blonde Coyote Do? Questions from an Aspiring Nomad

Posted on June 8, 2014 by theblondecoyote

I’ve been getting so many lovely, thoughtful, inquisitive emails from people and I’m sorry to say it’s become impossible for me to answer all of them. Most of you want to hit the road – for a long weekend, for … Continue reading →

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Across the Valle Vidal

Posted on June 6, 2014 by theblondecoyote

I may have had the Rio Grande Gorge all to myself on Memorial Day weekend but the rim was beset with motorcycles. I’ve always liked bikers – they’re generally kind and generous to fellow travelers – but I have a … Continue reading →

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Into the Gorge: Where the Red Meets the Rio Grande

Posted on June 2, 2014 by theblondecoyote

On my way from Hermit Peak to the Rio Grande Gorge, I got crunched between the Land Rover and the Teardrop. Ouch. After a few days taking it easy on the long, flat roads that crisscross the east rim of … Continue reading →

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