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Category Archives: New Mexico
High Points on My Horizons: Hermit Peak
For this, my third summer on the road with the Teardrop, I really have no plan. I think I’ll head in the general direction of Oregon – through Utah and Nevada and then circle back through Idaho, Montana and Wyoming … Continue reading
Teardrop Trouble: Between a Rover and a Hard Place
Some lessons you learn the hard way. I’ve always wanted a vehicle that can take me all the way to the end of any road. Since getting my 1996 Land Rover Disco last summer, I’ve gotten a little cocky about where … Continue reading
Earth Day Love Letter from the Arroyo
Arroyos are the great gutters of the desert. As dry as this place appears much of the year, its shape is dominated by the rare running of water. Before I came to New Mexico, I had never even heard the word arroyo. … Continue reading
EARTH Magazine: A New “Travels in Geology” Collection!
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
Climbing Cabezon
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
Posted in Bowie & D.O.G., Hiking!, New Mexico, Photography, Road tripping!
Tagged Cabezon Peak, dogs
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On the Road, Again: Southern NM & AZ to Joshua Tree!
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
Happy Birthday Hike: Tetilla Peak!
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
Posted in Bowie & D.O.G., Hiking!, New Mexico, Photography, Sustainable Living, Uncategorized, Vagabonding 101
Tagged La Bajada Mesa, Tetilla Peak
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Strawbale & Mud Plaster: My Warmest Winter Yet!
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
Writing on the Wall: Backyard Petroglyphs!
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
Posted in Bowie & D.O.G., Hiking!, New Mexico, Photography, Uncategorized
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The Blonde Coyote in the Guardian: Top Ten Parks in New Mexico!
Hey everybody, my latest state-by-state roundup of the top ten parks for the Guardian just went live! This month I’m featuring my favorite state: New Mexico! I’ve spent more time in the Land of Enchantment in the past five years than … Continue reading
