October 17

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2015.11.02-03 – Cliff Dwellings and Kindred Spirits

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After my winding drive through San Juan National Forest, I arrived in Durango. My goals for the day were to catch up on some minor projects that I had pushed to the back burner and to get a handle on … Read More

2015.11.01 – A Song of Sand and Snow: Part II

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After my nighttime trek through the dunes, I awoke just as the sun was illuminating the plains below me. Having climbed several thousand feet on a windy, well maintained gravel road, I now slept in the shadow of the Sangre … Read More

2015.10.30-31 – A Song of Sand and Snow: Part I

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My uncharacteristic late-night exodus from New Mexico had landed me in Alamosa, the gateway to Great Sands National Park. My first day there, however, was frought with icy precipitation and high-speed winds. Not wanting to explore the dunes in freezing … Read More

2015.10.29 – The New Mexico Fly By

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Despite the fact that Carlsbad Caverns is technically in New Mexico, I really only felt like I had left Texas as the Guadalupe Mountains faded away in my rear view mirror. Texas had truly surprised me. I’ll admit that eastern … Read More

2015.10.27-28 – From Top to Bottom

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After leaving the southern bend of the Rio Grande, I jumped north towards Guadalupe Mountains National Park. In this park, a fossilized reef system has transformed over time into a stunning range of limestone peaks that run from New Mexico … Read More

2015.10.26 – Mo Bend, Mo Betta

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Despite my best intentions, my 6:00 AM alarm was completely unrealistic. I turned it off and curled back up. The conditions were absolutely perfect for sleeping in. A few hours later, I finally stirred and headed towards Chisos Basin. My … Read More

2015.10.25 – First Day in the Bend

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Appearances may be deceiving. Late last night, I pulled into a decrepit and poorly reviewed Walmart in Fort Stockton, TX, about 100 miles north of Big Bend National Park. While I normally shoot for Walmarts with good reviews (rating over … Read More

2015.10.21-24 – Over the Mississippi

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After leaving Mammoth, I had a few disparate destinations lined up for the next couple of days. Realizing that my friend in Mississippi was out on an oilrig and unavailable for the next two weeks, I headed south just the … Read More

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