A.T.: I-70 to Turner’s Gap
It was Thursday afternoon, and I was preparing to leave work, when I realized that although I would be in western Maryland for the weekend, […]
Davey Gowan’s Grave
Davey Gowan was a Scottish immigrant to the American Southwest. While prospecting in 1877, seeking refuge from Apache, he became the first white man to […]
South Fork Trail #46
Met up with mt98dew in the dark parking lot of a semi-abandoned old K-Mart at 32nd & Shea at 0530, flashing lights like an old […]
Little Saddle Mountain Trail #244
This morning’s pre-game meal was again courtesy of Rainbow Donuts, but to get some variety in my diet, I had a kolache (a sausage roll) […]
Ballantine Cabin & Corral
I tried finding some hiking partners, but I guess there was a football game on TV. Anyway, stopped at Rainbow Donuts on 7th St in Sunnyslope […]
Hackberry Spring Loop
This was my second time out to First Water TH, and though I knew the road was gravel, I had forgotten how bumpy the ride […]
Palo Verde Trail #512
Last time out, I lost Trail #512 as soon as I stepped foot on it. This time I came equipped with more than a hiking […]
White Rock – La Madre Spring Loop
My first official foray out of state, courtesy of my friendly hostess autumnstars. Really nice scenery on the west/snowy side of the mountain, but unfortunately […]
Dixie Mountain Loop
I was going to do this hike on Sunday, explore some of the new trails and get a few more miles in before hiking with autumnstars in […]