Friends on the Fourth

Our plans changed completely, but it still ended up being an especially great camping trip with friends.

Muddy Cinco de Mayo

Be patient, and wait, because if you are hoping for a warm and sunny holiday to celebrate Mexican traditions, you will be sadly disappointed.

Things have been happening and I have not been updating you.

Pedro’s workshop is going up very fast. It is exciting to walk out there each night and ascertain the progress.

With recent rains, we were able to see an impressive waterfall at Tanque Verde, Arizona.

Cooper Mountain Nature Park was an excellent surprise on a warm and dry Saturday afternoon.

Winter snow and ice are dangerous and beautiful.

Park managers today are doing a good job of telling a more accurate story.

Bennington Lake may actually be a reservoir, but it is still an excellent choice for a winter walk with wildlife.

This year we decided on a “Staycation,” in other words, a vacation at home.