A treacherous off-trail adventure today, which involved negotiating steep slopes, loose footing, and rock climbing. The amazing cliffs and trees were a wonder to behold, … Read more...

Back again in our familiar off-trail environs, with soaring rock cliffs, ancient trees, abundant cacti and shrubs, and awesome vistas.

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Here are a few more photographs of this magnificent and enchanting place.

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One of the most remarkable areas of red and other rock formations. Millions of years of Earth’s geological history are revealed. The magnificence is jaw-dropping … Read more...

We went on a trail (and off it in some areas) that we have not hiked for over a year. In many ways it was … Read more...

Our off-trail adventure took a different route to the cliffs. The rocks, flowers, and lichens were outstanding, and the solitude and stillness deeply fulfilling.

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Very little water, but wildflowers, tall trees, amazing boulders and rock formations, vast stillness, and some shade on a hot day made our outing memorable.… Read more...

Our off-trail adventure offered some still blooming cacti,the first sunflowers of the season, and other wildflowers. Despite the weather forecast, it turned out to be … Read more...

A strenuous and exhausting backcountry adventure, exploring new territory, with lots of scrambling and some rock climbing in hot temperatures. But as always, the wonders … Read more...

After an 11-day layoff due to injuries, the backcountry was even more incredible than usual. The summer light on the cliffs, amazing trees, cactus flowers, … Read more...