Ah, Wilderness! http://www.mjhinton.com/wild/ The clearest way into the universe is through a forest wilderness. -- John Muir 1838-1914 en-us 2006-01-28T19:46:34-07:00 www.mjhinton.com http://www.mjhinton.com/graphics/chop.gif http://www.mjhinton.com/blogs/ 60 40 Hiking The Narrows Rim Trail in El Malpais near Grants, New Mexico http://www.mjhinton.com/wild/001354.htm mjh's blog -- Hiking The Narrows Rim Trail; a brief description plus photos.... Day Trips mark justice hinton 2006-01-28T19:46:34-07:00 Southern Colorado's Drought http://www.mjhinton.com/wild/001352.htm ABQJOURNAL: Weather Phenomenon Could Cause Problems for Southern Colorado By Robert Weller, Associated Press Already parched by drought, southern Colorado could be denied much-needed snowfall for months to come because a strengthening La Nina weather pattern that usually pushes moisture... Other mark justice hinton 2006-01-19T11:56:16-07:00 Ladron vs Valley of Fires http://www.mjhinton.com/wild/001351.htm Q: Would it be an overdo to drive the Ladrone leg and end up at Bosque for sunset? A: There are a couple of things to consider before driving around Ladron between I-40 and Magdalena. It's dirt roads all the... Day Trips mark justice hinton 2006-01-19T11:42:07-07:00 Duke City Fix Suggested Day Trips http://www.mjhinton.com/wild/001350.htm Johnny 'Round Town -- Driving Around the Clock, Part One Johnny 'Round Town -- Driving Around the Clock, Part Two Duke City Fix - Day Trips... Day Trips mark justice hinton 2006-01-17T14:38:44-07:00 <![CDATA[Nuevo Casas Grandes & Paquimé, Mexico]]> http://www.mjhinton.com/wild/001349.htm Other mark justice hinton 2006-01-17T14:35:41-07:00 Homolovi State Park, near Winslow, Arizona http://www.mjhinton.com/wild/001348.htm The unexcavated ruins of Homolovi State Park, near Winslow, Arizona, are not nearly as spectacular as, say, nearby Wupatiki National Monument -- but, perhaps, more so than also nearby Walnut Canyon. But the location is well worth a visit and... Other mark justice hinton 2006-01-07T15:29:55-07:00 Suggested short trips near Albuquerque http://www.mjhinton.com/wild/001344.htm This article lists six destinations within about one hour of Albuquerque. Johnny 'Round Town -- Driving Around the Clock, Part One... Day Trips mark justice hinton 2006-01-03T10:47:14-07:00 Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge http://www.mjhinton.com/wild/001342.htm Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge is south of San Antonio, south of Socorro, in central New Mexico, between I-25 and the Rio Grande. From late fall to early spring, thousands of geese, cranes and other migratory birds can be... Day Trips mark justice hinton 2005-12-27T15:35:36-07:00 Hopi group disputes popular perception of the Flute Player http://www.mjhinton.com/wild/001339.htm Salt Lake Tribune - Utah Hopi group disputes popular perception of the Flute Player, By Lisa Church, Special to The Tribune In Hopi teachings, Kokopelli - a corruption of the Hopi word "Kookopoli" - is a troublemaker, a lecherous and... Other mark justice hinton 2005-12-06T21:55:18-07:00 Rare Places in a Rare Light: The Wildlands Photography of Robert Turner http://www.mjhinton.com/wild/001335.htm Where the wild things are By Chris Bergeron / Daily News Staff Driving his pickup across the country, photographer Robert Turner spends days, even months looking through his lens for the precise moment primordial splendor shines through the landscape. He... Other mark justice hinton 2005-11-11T16:24:58-07:00 Help monitor New Mexico's cultural resources http://www.mjhinton.com/wild/001333.htm In brief, 11/03/2005 The state's Historic Preservation Division is seeking volunteers interested in monitoring endangered cultural resources in New Mexico, many of which are vulnerable to vandalism and looting because of their remote locations . The New Mexico SiteWatch program... Other mark justice hinton 2005-11-03T15:04:17-07:00 Help monitor New Mexico's cultural resources http://www.mjhinton.com/wild/001332.htm In brief, 11/03/2005 The state's Historic Preservation Division is seeking volunteers interested in monitoring endangered cultural resources in New Mexico, many of which are vulnerable to vandalism and looting because of their remote locations . The New Mexico SiteWatch program... Other mark justice hinton 2005-11-03T15:02:57-07:00 New Mexico State Parks http://www.mjhinton.com/wild/001330.htm Welcome to New Mexico State Parks Geology of NM State Parks... Other mark justice hinton 2005-10-29T17:10:55-07:00 National Landscape Conservation System http://www.mjhinton.com/wild/001327.htm National Landscape Conservation System The public lands of the American West present rugged and remarkable landscapes for the use and enjoyment of all Americans. Among the most spectacular of these natural treasures are the national conservation areas, national monuments, wild... Other mark justice hinton 2005-10-26T20:22:21-07:00 Wolf Awareness Week http://www.mjhinton.com/wild/001326.htm Defenders of Wildlife - Wolf Awareness Week 2005 October 16-22 marks National Wolf Awareness Week. This week is an important vehicle for dispelling misconceptions and educating the public about the role predators play in maintaining biological diversity.... Other mark justice hinton 2005-10-15T15:27:48-07:00