Our off trail adventure today was centered on experiencing the presence and interconnectedness of all things: incredible trees, soaring cliffs, amazing rock formations, shrubs, cacti, … Read more...

Much better weather for our off-trail hike today, although the wind was chilly. We took a steeper route up to the cliffs, and were awed … Read more...

Chilly winds with gusts to 55 mph accompanied our off trail adventure. We took a different route, one that we had not yet followed this … Read more...

The day after my birthday was sunny and warm enough for tee shirts. What better way to celebrate the beginning of a new decade than … Read more...

Despite a chilly wind and some threatening clouds, we donned our thermal gear and set out early for a hike in this magical place. Lots … Read more...

Despite sore back and shoulder muscles and abundant juniper pollen, our off trail adventure was very rewarding. Hiking amongst the ancient trees, lichens, shrubs, cacti, … Read more...

A relatively rare event, the Aries Full Moon occurs a few hours after the Vernal Equinox this afternoon. To celebrate, we went on an off-trail … Read more...

After more than two-and-a-half months, we hiked off trail up to the rock cliffs in the Nature Preserve. It was a wondrous experience to be … Read more...

Between bad weather, muddy trails, and injuries, finally made it onto the trail today. Despite a chilly wind and clouds, the magic of Nature found … Read more...

We set out mid-morning for our first ever winter visit to the canyon. The narrow, twisting road had a fair number of scary icy and … Read more...