Another wonderful off-trail experience on the first day of a new month. We discovered some new places, gamboled amongst the cliffs, marveled at the wonders … Read more...

Full Moon Day

June 27, 2018 by merlin

Another incredible off-trail adventure amongst the soaring cliffs, rock formations, amazing trees, shrubs, cacti, vistas, solitude, and stillness. What better way to celebrate the Full … Read more...

Morning Walkabout

June 25, 2018 by merlin

Took a stroll around our gardens, yard, and neighborhood this morning. I used a wide-angle lens (24mm AOV) as a challenge, which necessitated getting very … Read more...

Hot Sunday

June 24, 2018 by merlin

94F for our hike today. But we found some cool, shady spots, and marveled at the geological and botanical wonders of the Nature Preserve. Amazing!… Read more...

Cholla Blossoms

June 22, 2018 by merlin

Pre-Solstice Paddle

June 20, 2018 by merlin

After a three-week layoff, our river trip took us some 5 or so miles upstream to Cochiti Canyon. Navigation was very tricky due to lower … Read more...

Father’s Day

June 17, 2018 by merlin

Despite clouds and threat of rain, we had a wonderful hike in the Nature Preserve. The air was fresh and clean after yesterday’s storms, and … Read more...