One Whirlwind Day in Flagstaff & Sedona
A downtown walk, a hot pup, a scenic drive, a whole bunch of tourists, some pretty red rocks, and a reversal of direction. Thus describes my one full day in Arizona (this trip). Continue reading One Whirlwind Day in Flagstaff & Sedona
On This, our 50th Earth Day
“As soon as a Redwood is cut down or burned, it sends up a crowd of eager, hopeful shoots, which, if allowed to grow, would in a few decades attain a height of 100 feet, and the strongest of them would finally become giants as great as the original tree.” — John Muir Continue reading On This, our 50th Earth Day
Visiting our Dog-Friendliest National Park: Petrified Forest
A day of wandering with Juniper the Wonder Dog: the ancient forest remains, painted desert, and blue mesa of Arizona’s Petrified Forest National Park. Continue reading Visiting our Dog-Friendliest National Park: Petrified Forest
Wandering Westward through Valle Caldera National Preserve and the Jemez Mountains
A drive through New Mexico’s Jemez Mountains: Visiting verdant Valle Caldera National Preserve and quirky Jemez Springs. Continue reading Wandering Westward through Valle Caldera National Preserve and the Jemez Mountains
Driving the High Road: Taos to Bandelier National Monument
After two hot and sunny days in the high-desert landscape of the Rio Grande Gorge, I am craving cool green forest. I head up the High Road toward Santa Fe, excited to drive this quintessential New Mexico route for the first time. Continue reading Driving the High Road: Taos to Bandelier National Monument
35mm Photography: Northern New Mexico’s Enchanted Circle
My film photography hobby has been sadly neglected since we adopted Juniper, something I hope to remedy this fall. Seeking inspiration to pick the Nikons back up, I spent my morning looking through film scans (a semi-constructive activity while I’ve been under the weather without sufficient brain function to string sentences together). Tomorrow I will pick up … Continue reading 35mm Photography: Northern New Mexico’s Enchanted Circle
Two Days in the Rio Grande Gorge: Finding Solitude in Orilla Verde Recreation Area
Days 3-5 (August 2019) Orilla Verde Recreation Area in Rio Grande del Norte National Monument Camping in Orilla Verde Recreation Area In August 2018, we crossed the Rio Grand Gorge Bridge, stopping to walk the bridge and peer 650 feet down to the river below. For the past year I have been looking forward to returning … Continue reading Two Days in the Rio Grande Gorge: Finding Solitude in Orilla Verde Recreation Area
A Walk about Dog-friendly Taos, New Mexico
Spending my birthday in one of New Mexico’s cultural gems is a treat. Even better, I find it to be one of the most dog-friendly cities I’ve never had the pleasure of visiting! Continue reading A Walk about Dog-friendly Taos, New Mexico
A day of Wandering New Mexico’s Blue Highways: 7 Towns, 3 State Parks, 1 National Forest
Wandering the blue highways of northern New Mexico is a true treat. Today’s route takes me through state parks and national forest, near Hermit’s Peak and through wildflowers by Coyote Creek, past a restored Fred Harvey railroad hotel. And did I mention the secretive Scientology base? Continue reading A day of Wandering New Mexico’s Blue Highways: 7 Towns, 3 State Parks, 1 National Forest
Westward We Wander 
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