Following the East Fork of the Jemez River with the Dogs
The Las Conchas trail weaves closely along the river with multiple shaky wooden bridges for trail crossings, surrounded by strips of grassy
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Jessica
May 28, 2020
Walking the Sandia Mountain Wilderness
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
Jessica
May 7, 2020
Adventure Postponed? Using 2020 for Reflection and Better Planning
So what do we do, now that our outdoor adventures for 2020 and the foreseeable future are in limbo?
Jessica
Apr 24, 2020
Landscape and the Pino Trail
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...
Jessica
Apr 2, 2020
Staying Active During Social Distancing - Hiking the Neighborhood
As I write, most of us living are under strict social distancing and stay-at-home ordinances. While these measures are absolutely necessary
Jessica
Mar 9, 2020
Striking Views without a Climb - Hike Placitas!
But from the north, the mountains look slightly less abrupt as the juniper and pinion-covered foothills ease toward the crest and the crest
Jessica
Feb 8, 2020
New Mexico's La Ventana Natural Arch
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
Jessica
Jan 26, 2020
Why Create This Blog?
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
Jessica
Jan 15, 2020
Best Albuquerque Area Day Hikes
Albuquerque is a growing city, but in a way it still carries on the legacy left behind by the author and environmentalist Aldo Leopold.
Jessica
Jan 10, 2020
My Outdoor Goals for 2020
Instead of resolutions, set goals to do more of the good things from the year before. Read my outdoor goals for 2020.
Jessica
Dec 20, 2019
Weekend Camping at Heron Lake State Park
A weekend camping with the dogs by the lake in scenic northern New Mexico.
Jessica
Dec 6, 2019
Hiking with Dogs
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.
Jessica
Nov 15, 2019
Canyons of the Ancient National Monument - Sand Canyon Trail
Our October explorations of ruins at Canyons of the Ancients National Monument, along the northern and southern ends of Sand Canyon Trails.
Jessica
Nov 6, 2019
Technology & Wilderness
I believe technology and wilderness can co-exist, as long as both are accompanied by a solid dose of responsibility.
Jessica
Oct 30, 2019
Finding the Seismosaurus Trail
No signs, no trail markers, and no shade. Only some old tire ruts mark the way to the Seismosaurus dig site.
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