Author Archives: merlin
After the Storm
We hiked a different Nature Preserve trail today, and although it was fairly dry, there was lots of evidence of strong water run-off from yesterday’s … Read more...
Heavy Hail Hike
A solo hike this afternoon, despite mostly cloudy skies. Had not been on this trail in several months, and was once again amazed by the … Read more...
Capulin Canyon
Despite lower water levels, and therefore more mudflats and strong currents to negotiate, we paddled some 9 miles upriver. The canyon is only occasionally visited, … Read more...
Wednesday Cats
Another Sweaty Climb
An outstanding day hiking off trail in the Nature Preserve, despite the heat. We explored several new areas, and then ascended strenuously to just below … Read more...
Fleurs du Samedi
Wildflowers, Rocks, and Birds
Today’s Rio Grande trip was quite strenuous due to lower water and strong currents, but we went about 5 miles upstream to Cochiti Canyon for … Read more...
Soaring
A marvelous off-trail adventure amongst the rock cliffs. The trees, shrubs, lichens, cacti, and rock formations are awesome expressions of Nature, Earth, and Spirit, and … Read more...
