We explored a new area today. Being amongst the rock cliffs was a dramatic and awesome experience.
The steep slopes, tricky footing, and abundance of … Read more...
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Down the Chimney Again
A marvelous and awe-inspiring off-trail hike in the Eldorado Nature Preserve today. Strenuous, especially in terms of loose footing and avoiding large cacti, but definitely … Read more...
Wednesday in Deer Creek Canyon
A day to surrender to the season and elements — thermal top and long pants. But doing so offered an opportunity for a wonderful hike … Read more...
This Morning in Our Garden
11 November
Sunny skies for our hike, and once again shorts and tee shirt fit the weather. We went all the way round Trail 401 in the … Read more...
More from Solo Hikes
More from Solo Hikes
Here are a few more photographs from my recent solo hikes in the Eldorado Nature Preserve.
Monday on the Trail
Another solo hike today in the Nature Preserve. The wind was cold and fierce, with mostly cloudy skies, so thermal top and long pants were … Read more...
Silver Sage (Winterfat) Seed Heads
These are soft and fuzzy, and beautiful when illuminated by the bright sunlight at 7000 feet of elevation.
The photographs are from yesterday’s hike in … Read more...
Saturday on the Trail
An overcast day for my solo hike in the Nature Preserve, but still warm enough for tee shirt and shorts. I took only the 23mm … Read more...
Dia de los Muertes
Our hike today in the Nature Preserve was infused with the energy of the Day of the Dead, half-way between Fall Equinox and Winter Solstice. … Read more...