Chihuahuan Desert Treasures
The Chihuahuan Desert is home to petroglyphs, lava flows, and one very famous bear, all of which enlivened the drive from north central to south central New Mexico.
American Southwest
Tag: Forest Service
Books I like
What I’m Reading | Three Books to Inspire You for Hiking Season
It’s raining, it’s pouring, and hiking season feels a long way off. No worries. Pick up these three hiking memoirs and be transported into the wilderness.
Books I like national parks
What I’m reading | King Sequoia, by William Tweed
California’s giant sequoias have been the object of fascination and commodification for nearly 200 years. Former park ranger Tweed traces their history In this comprehensive, engaging account.
trip reports
Lena Lake
A stretch of cold, sunny weather practically demands a good hike, and Lena Lake fits the bill. First, though, an otherworldly drive through sea smoke and past eagle sentinels.
national parks
Sheep Lake and Sourdough Gap
Beat the crowds and the heat. Head to Sheep Lake and Sourdough Gap for close-up wildflowers and distant volcanoes.