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The oldest zoo in the West
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I rolled into Alamogordo, NM late this morning looking for access the the Lincoln National Forest so I could setup camp. The first road that I thought would allow me access was fenced and locked. Though I could hike or …
My 1-mile marathon
During out last hike together, Conor and I were discussing training ourselves for a little trail-running to supplement our hiking. With that, I have added a 1-mile run as part of my daily workout routine. My challenge here is that …
Bald Eagle hunting
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Oh don’t get all freaked out… I’m not going to shoot a bald eagle! I was going back to the location I spotted a bald eagle back in June in hopes of spotting it again. I drove past there a …
Hike and camp at Pierson Park
Last week I stumbled across a few great deals in the local flea-market store. First was a pair of snow shoes for a mere $10. They were worn and beaten, but snow shoes have been on my ‘list’ since Conor …
Pump… you up!
In 8 days I will be celebrating my 2-year anniversary of stopping smoking. It is also my 2-year anniversary for joining the gym and going regularly (except for the times I’ve been on the road). It was also at this …
Another quick hike into the meadows
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I have hiked into the Homestead Meadows a few times, usually by the Lion’s Gultch trail. This past Monday, Conor and I chose to hike in from the Northern side following a short trail and the dirt access roads to …
Stationary is not my default
Argh! I’ve only been back for a few weeks and I can already feel the itch to get on the road returning. It is just in my blood to constantly be in motion, and now that I have experienced it …
First snow of the year, for me…
I had spent all this winter in the South-West that just last night and this morning was the first time I have seen snow if any significance since last winter. I woke this morning to a few inches on the …
Gray Rock Mountain hike
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Conor got me motivated for a hike, so after getting my work done for the day we hauled ourselves up Hwy 14 to a hike that he had partially done a few months back, Gray Rock Mtn. This trail is …
Testing New Mexico gun laws
Though I looked up the state gun laws before coming in, testing them against a law enforcement officer is still not the most comfortable thing. Much like your airbags in a collision; you know they are on your side and …
Driving into New Mexico
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I left Willcox, AZ in mid morning, after stopping by ACE Hardware to pickup some insulation for my trailer’s water pipes. I figure it would be a day’s work when I am sitting at some park, and it will prepare …
Chiricahua Ntnl Monument
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After spending the night on the side of the road 15 miles north of Chiricahua National Monument and taking care of work through out the morning, I was able to roll into the park by 1pm. I was quickly blown …