It’s strange that though I was born in South Dakota and have traveled all over the Midwest, I’d never made it to Devils Tower in Wyoming, just across the border from Rapid City, SD.
Tag Archives: Hiking
Short and Steep
You know what’s great about climate change? Winter hiking is so pleasant!
Posted in Home in Taos
Also tagged Rivers
Walking on Water
I’ve hiked to Williams Lake a jillion times, and had never seen what I saw yesterday.
Posted in Home in Taos
Also tagged New Mexico
Hiking Slieve Gullion in Northern Ireland
I’m a big hiker, but I assumed walking would be my main physical activity while I was in Ireland. That and hoisting pints of Guinness on a regular basis. Those 16 ounces constitute some sort of workout, don’t they?
The Way Is Shut
Two things you can never have too many of: Lord of the Rings references, and red rock.
Posted in Travel
Also tagged National Parks, Utah
My Little Wild Horse
I’m back from Ireland and Scotland, but am so backed up on photos we’ll have to get to those in a bit. Sorry, Internet!
Waiting Out the Rain in Zion
Patience isn’t a virtue I’m known for, and I was reminded of this fact at Zion National Park (Utah) in April.
Posted in Travel
Also tagged National Parks, Utah, Waterfalls, Weather
Fire, Then Rain
I’m posting about this epic Scamp all out of order, so forgive me. I seem to be randomly inspired these days, but maybe a month on the road will do that to you.
Posted in Travel
Also tagged Forests, Oregon, Sam, Waterfalls
You Say Caldera, I Say Crater
Visiting the Valles Caldera National Preserve in northern New Mexico reminded me of my Ireland trip, where people who know the area assume their directions will be sufficient. They are not.
Posted in Travel
Also tagged Mishaps, National Parks, New Mexico
Hiking the Jemez
New Mexico doesn’t have the 14ers that Colorado does, but still, we’ve got some pretty great mountains like the Jemez, which I spent some time in a few months ago. (Jemez is just west of the weird and interesting Los Alamos.)
Posted in Travel
Also tagged Mountains, New Mexico, Sam, Waterfalls