The Las Conchas trail weaves closely along the river with multiple shaky wooden bridges for trail crossings, surrounded by strips of grassy

From up here, we could observe the wilderness area around us, the line of the mountains reaching south past the city boundaries, and the web

So what do we do, now that our outdoor adventures for 2020 and the foreseeable future are in limbo?

This landscape that I see, framed by limbs and pine needles, may look radically different in years to come--not the geology of it, but...

As I write, most of us living are under strict social distancing and stay-at-home ordinances. While these measures are absolutely necessary

But from the north, the mountains look slightly less abrupt as the juniper and pinion-covered foothills ease toward the crest and the crest

At most points along this drive it’s not visibly obvious that the edge of the McCarty lava field is only feet away, since sage brush and

In other words, there’s a wealth of blogs and online resources for the skilled and able hiker, but there’s markedly less out there for those

Albuquerque is a growing city, but in a way it still carries on the legacy left behind by the author and environmentalist Aldo Leopold.

Instead of resolutions, set goals to do more of the good things from the year before. Read my outdoor goals for 2020.

A weekend camping with the dogs by the lake in scenic northern New Mexico.

Hiking with dogs can be fun and provide great exercise for your furry family members, as long as you're aware of dangers and prepared.

Our October explorations of ruins at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, along the northern and southern ends of Sand Canyon Trails.

I believe technology and wilderness can co-exist, as long as both are accompanied by a solid dose of responsibility.

No signs, no trail markers, and no shade. Only some old tire ruts mark the way to the Seismosaurus dig site.