Capitan Mountains Wilderness NM – Backpacking in the True Wild – Lincoln National Forest
Sometimes I think we forget why we call it a Wilderness. The land is wild. In some of the more frequented wilderness’ in america the land can seem tame. This is not the case with the Capitan Wilderness of the Lincoln National Forest in New Mexico. This small little wilderness situated just north of Ruidoso NM has almost been forgotten if not abandoned by the forest service. Which makes this wilderness quite a bit more wild than others I have
Floating the Frio River, Texas
Back in October my family and I went to check out Garner State Park for the first time. Having lived in Texas all my life, it was practically a sin that I hadn't been to Garner yet. But for good reason
My Wife Outdoors: Garner State Park
This is one of several posts contributed by my wife. We hope for this to become a regular segment on MyLifeOutdoors. A valuable resource to women (and their husbands) who love the outdoors (or who, at least, wish to love the outdoors). This is My Wife Outdoors. Several months ago I was visiting Monahans Sandhills State Park when I picked up A Texas State Parks State Park Guide. I had rode with some friends to the park and on the way
It’s Been Far Too Long
Have you ever found a blog you really love only to discover its dead or inactive? I used to hate that! For many of my readers, you have probably begun to wonder the same thing about MyLifeOutdoors. Looking over the blog, my last post was back at the end of november. Its been 3 months since my last post, which is way too long.Upcoming Report for Garner State ParkNot that you need to hear the excuses, but work, life, family,
Santa Fe Baldy and Lake Katharine – 12,622 feet – Pecos Wilderness New Mexico
This is part three of our 4 day hike in the Pecos Wilderness - New Mexico. Read Part One - Hiking to Lake Johnson. and Part Two - Lake Katharine.What is it about water we find so amazing. We are drawn to it in nature in all its forms. Low lying fog, sun shining through morning dew, a mountain stream or an alpine lake. No matter what form it takes, water fascinates us. An amazing view is made that much more amazing
Lake Katharine – Backpacking Pecos WIlderness – New Mexico
This is part two of our 4 day hike in the Pecos Wilderness - New Mexico. Read Part One - Hiking to Lake Johnson. My heart is pounding, my feet ache, and I’m starting to doubt there is a lake up here at all. We feel like we have been hiking all day and the constant incline of the trail seems as if it will never let up. But just as we begin to think we should camp for the night
Johnson Lake – Backpacking in the Pecos Wilderness, New Mexico
Three alpine lakes in four days. Thats all anyone had to say to convince me to spend a week in New Mexico’s Pecos Wilderness. We had been planning a guys trip since January. Our goal was to hit Johnson’s lake, swing down to Stewart Lake, and finish it off with the Grand Finale: Lake Katharine and 13,600 foot Santa Fe Baldy.Johnsons Lake - Pecos Wilderness, NMPecos WildernessWe made the eight hour drive from Midland to Pecos NM, on Sunday July
Gros Piton Summit Hike – St Lucia – The Caribbean
What is the hardest hike you have ever attempted? Mine was a little 2 mile day hike that I thought I would knock out in a couple of hours. Some friends and I were on the Island of St. Lucia doing some mission work. We had arranged for a friend to take us up Gros Piton early one morning.Gros Piton from the World Heritage MonumentGros Piton and its little sister Petit Ption are Caribbean land marks. Two volcanic spires jutting
Stranded In The Backcountry – Grand Canyon National Park
My family and I were deep in the backcountry on a remote forest service road when my tire light came on. We had been driving on some pretty rugged terrain and I knew my tires were taking a beating. I jumped out to check the tire, sure enough, a flat. No big deal, I thought. I’ll just throw on the spare. I told my wife what had happened, and that it might be a while, so her and the girls
Point Sublime – Grand Canyon National Park
What makes a great campsite? Location, solitude, view? I have spent the night at a few amazing campsites. The greatness of each site seems proportional to how difficult it is to reach. Point Sublime on the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is no different. Point Sublime at SunsetMy family and I headed out to the Grand Canyon on Memorial Day weekend for my oldest daughters birthday. We knew the weekend would bring in the crowds, and we have