Several weeks ago our old dog Leo, who had been with Kristina since she adopted him as a puppy, passed away. When she got him he was very anxious and afraid of the world, but with the help of a good dog trainer Kristina had made the world safe for him and given him a good life. Kristina felt the best way to … More Danger and Delight in Devil’s Playground
Kristina and I decided it was finally time to venture out and go visit her family in North Carolina. Kristina hadn’t been there since a trip she had taken just about the time COVID was first hitting the United States, and it had been even longer for me. So we planned a trip to Asheville. … More Firefly Cabin
It was the evening before my January trip to Indian Canyon. As I walked to the “camping shed” to get my backpack and cross-country skis, some movement in the sky caught my attention. It was a large flock of Canada geese heading north through the sunset. A moment later an even larger flock flew up … More Indian Canyon through the year – January
Employees of the Ashley National Forest (the Ashley) are working on a forest plan revision, and as part of that process they’ve been inventorying and evaluating areas for potential addition to the national wilderness preservation system. Ever since I was a child I’ve felt passionate about wild places,
Uintah Wildman 