We had grand aspirations to hike La Luz but we were thwarted by Memorial Day as there was no daycare options for the pup. Our pup can’t ride the tram and we were not interested (nor is he capable) of hiking 14 miles and 4000 feet of elevation. So we reset our goals to something […]
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Three Gun Spring (Tres Pistoles)
It seems fitting in New Mexico that a trail would be called Tres Pistolas or Three Gun Spring. After a long bout of frightfully wet and dreary May, by New Mexico standards, the sun finally decided to say hello. We decided to honor the sun by going out and enjoying this lovely cool spring day. […]
Boynton Canyon
For our last hike in Sedona we decided on something a bit longer (7 miles) and something with a more shade as the temperatures were getting warmer after the unseasonably cool weather from the previous two days. We chose Boynton Canyon based on advice from the very knowledgable staff at the Hike House in Sedona. […]
Cathedral Rock
For our 2nd hike in Sedona we chose Cathedral Rock which treats hikers to some killer views of the red rock formations just south of Sedona in the Oak Creek area. The hike was just what we looking for relatively flat for the pup and a constant stream of views of the famous red rocks […]
Brin’s Mesa
For our 1st hike in Sedona we chose Brin’s Mesa. It’s well known for its stunning views of the Red Rocks. It can be a little difficult to locate the trail head but it begins at the end of West Park Ridge Dr which turns into a bumpy dirt/asphalt road for the last mile before […]
Waipo’o Falls
The theme for this visit to Hawaii was rain and fog on both Maui and Kauai. We began the day hoping to get a crystal clear view from the Kalalau Lookout high above the Napali Coast. Unfortunately the prevailing winds were blowing the clouds into a thick fog over the lookout. We beat a hasty […]
Pipiwai Trail
Our trip to Hawaii included many grand plans to hike all around Maui but we were thwarted by a combination of bad weather (Haleakala) and cleanup from the remnants Hurricane Iselle that swept through Maui back in August 2014. Our original plan was to hike the forests in Polipoli State Park. Unfortunately the entire set […]
Hanalei River Kayak
For our first outing on the “Garden Island” of Kauai we chose to do a pleasant kayaking trip on the Hanalei river. Like always we set out late in the afternoon and were therefore in a bit of a rush to get the kayak back before the rental shop closed. There are several river kayak […]
Ellis Trail Snowshoeing
We were yearning to put our new snowshoes to work over the weekend, so we joined in on a group hike in the Sandia Mountains in Albuquerque. With about a foot of fresh powder and the sun shining, it was a beautiful day to be outdoors, despite the cold. We started at the Ellis Trail […]
Williams Lake – Taos
While spending a long weekend in Taos, we decided to get in a hike to take in some of the scenery around Taos Ski Valley. We opted to hike Williams Lake Trail, knowing that there would be a pretty lake to enjoy at the turnaround point. We began the hike from the parking lot southeast […]