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...
First Hike of the Year
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...
Pecos River Canyon in Winter
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...
Late Afternoon Stroll Around the ‘Hood
Wandering Around the ‘Hood
On a stormy day.
Last Hike of the Year
Sun, snow, and mid-20 temps made for a wonderful end to outdoor adventures for 2018. And it was my 100th hike, quite a milestone. Trudging … Read more...
Christmas Day
Overcast skies and a bit of sun with an icy wind and even some snow flurries did not deter us from another off-trail adventure. Taking … Read more...
Pre-Christmas Adventure
Despite temps in the 30’s and a strong icy wind, we donned thermal gear and set out for an off-trail excursion. The Nature Preserve is … Read more...
Winter Solstice
Our celebration of Earth, Spirit, and life took us to the Nature Preserve backcountry. The ascent to the cliffs was along a new route, steep, … Read more...
Pre-Solstice Outing
Strong, icy winds greeted us at the trailhead, but we were prepared with thermal gear. Our off-trail hike took a very steep and strenuous route … Read more...