A wonderful birthday hike in the Nature Preserve. Slowing down and taking time to be very aware, remembering that life is a journey and not … Read more...
Category Archives: Nature
Equinox Hike
Our equinox hike today was immensely expansive and uplifting.

The wind was quite chilly, but the sun was out the entire time, and seeing many … Read more...
First Hike of the Season
A balmy spring-like day, so we went on the first hike of the season.
Still snow and very muddy in places, and it took about … Read more...
Bobcats
We are very fortunate to have fairly regular visits of bobcats to our backyard. Most often it is mama and her kittens, who arrive late … Read more...
Some Trailside Attractions from Today’s Hike
Despite forecasts of sun and warmth, it was quite cloudy with an icy wind. I only took my 16mm lens (24mm AOV) so as to … Read more...
East Line Camp Hike
The trail to what used to be East Line Camp is short but steep and rocky, leading to a flat mountain top with incredible 360-degree … Read more...
Another Hike in the Preserve
This solo adventure, on Saturday, November 14, was on one of the most difficult yet rewarding trails in the Preserve. It was an extraordinary day … Read more...
Eldorado Community Preserve
We are fortunate to have more than 4,000 acres set aside very near where we live as a permanent nature preserve. There are a number … Read more...
Another Descent into the Rio Grande Gorge
We made another steep and strenuous descent into the Rio Grande Gorge on Sunday, October 25.
The La Junta trail began at 7400 or so … Read more...
Rio Grande and Gorge near Pilar
We hiked the Vista Verde trail on Sunday, October 18.
Although relatively short, the views of the river, gorge, rock formations, and skies are vast … Read more...





