Set in the emptiness of southern Wyoming is a beautiful land of rounded rocks and cliffs. Vedauwoo is from the Arapaho word, “bito’o’wu,” meaning “earth-born.” The higher rocky hills seem...
Red Wash Canyon is a surprising gem of a hike with an unusual slot canyon, an incredible palette of colors, and a fascinating petroglyph rock in a pass high above the Rio Chama.
Kelly’s thoughts…
Riki...
A low hill, visible from miles around, and with spectacular panoramic views of central New Mexico, has been the perfect place for people to display rock art for many years. Very ancient artwork had additions...
A remote ruin in northern New Mexico is a last remnant of the Gallina people, a Pueblo tribe that disappeared before Europeans arrived in the region. A hike up a beautiful canyon and a stiff climb up...
New Mexico is an amazingly rich world of geology. Mountains, crystals, landforms and fossils are everywhere and there for the exploring. Our adventure involved a hunt for staurolite crystals… stauros,...
This was our second trip to our beloved Bisti Badlands in a couple of weeks. But this one was our first adventure with a mix of kiddos from our two families. Tori (Riki’s daughter) and Josey (Kelly’s...
Riki’s Random Ramblings
I am making a list of things to do. This is normal for me. Getting them all done is not normal for me. Sometimes, when I look at the list at the end of the day, I have to write...
A remote wonderland of geology, the Bisti De-Na-Zin Wilderness is one of our favorite places in the world. With vast collections of hoodoos and amazing rocks and fossils, there are endless opportunities...
