More water in the river due to recent thunderstorms made navigating easier, but paddling was strenuous against the current in many places. We made it … Read more...
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Helter Swelter
Another amazing off-trail adventure in the Nature Preserve, despite temps in the 90’s. We explored a few new areas, and then climbed up to the … Read more...
Back on the River
After a four-week hiatus, a gorgeous day weather and wind-wise. Lower water levels meant lots more mudflats and shoals to navigate, and strong current in … Read more...
Ides of July
Explored new off-trail areas on our hike today. Some strenuous steep slopes with loose footing, but the adventure was exciting and uplifting.
We climbed up … Read more...
Mountain Clouds
Post-Eclipse Flowers
Deer Creek Canyon in July
The creek was completely dry due to ongoing drought, but the magic of the tall trees and incredible rocks was deeply captivating. We had the … Read more...
The Seventh of the Seventh
A beautiful day for exploring off-trail areas of the Nature Preserve on 7 July. Being amongst the cliffs, rocks, trees, shrubs, and cacti is always … Read more...
This Evening
Fourth of July
What better way to spend a day dedicated to liberation than communing with the elements of Nature and Earth. The mostly overcast skies afforded relief … Read more...