Field notes from travel to public lands, gardens, and wild landscapes—observations on design, nature, and place.
Death Valley National Park: Finding Vibrance in the Desert
Exploring Death Valley National Park—from salt flats and sand dunes to desert canyons—revealing unexpected beauty in one of the most extreme landscapes in the U.S.
Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument: Sonoran Desert Landscape & Borderlands
Exploring Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in southern Arizona—Sonoran Desert landscapes, scenic drives, desert plants, and the complexities of the U.S.–Mexico borderlands.
The Mighty Saguaro: Saguaro National Park & the Sonoran Desert
Befriending the saguaro cactus - exploring the cactus forests of Saguaro National Park and the Sonoran Desert in Arizona.
City of Rocks
City of Rocks State Park near Silver City, New Mexico - rock architecture, desert plants, and starry skies. A wonder in the Chihuahuan Desert.
Spring in Sedona, Arizona: Red Rock Hikes, Vortex Trails & Wildflowers
Spring in Sedona, Arizona—red rock hikes, vortex trails, desert wildflowers, and camping in Coconino National Forest.
Into New Mexico’s Gila National Forest
On the road from Pie Town, New Mexico into the Gila National Forest. The Very Large Array, The Catwalk, Mpgollon ghost town, and the very Cosmic Campground.
5 Things to Love near Guadalupe & Carlsbad Caverns National Parks
Must-see spots near Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Guadalupe Mountains National Park, and Carlsbad, New Mexico. Our favorite spots outside of the National Parks.
3 Highlights of Big Bend National Park
3 Highlights of Big Bend National Park: favorite hikes, canyons, & crossing the border into Mexico