River of Contrasts
I gaped at the Red River, a mere 800 feet down from the rim at 7,000 feet, wondering if I could keep up with my 30-something year old guide. Fortunately the trail had a series of switchbacks that [...]
Lots of Lifetimes
Taos, NM. I hiked down to the Rio Grande Gorge once before when my husband and I first started dating, but that was over a decade ago. As I approached it this time, the task looked a lot harder [...]
Got it All
Nick Streit is the owner of the Taos Fly Shop in Taos, New Mexico, but he is so much more than that. He is one of the best fishermen I have met ; he can spot a fish like I can smell chocolate [...]
John Dunn and the Rio Grande
Taos, NM. The Rio Grande Gorge is 70 miles of sanctuary for wildlife including trout, bald and golden eagles, deer, elk, and all kinds of birds. To reach its banks, you must be willing to put [...]
Good News on Rivers
The Crystal River. (Photo by Dave Dugdale) The Rio Grande River in New Mexico was made a part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System in 1968 – one of the original eight. In March [...]
A Breath of Spring
(Photo by Ross Purnell) April Vokey is one of the most well-known fly-fishers in the world – and yes, surprising to some, she’s a woman. April is going to be profiled on the November [...]
Real Mountain Man
Troy Smith is one of the most fascinating guides I have met on this journey. Troy, a native of New Mexico but the head fishing guide at Conejos River Outfitters in Antonito, CO is also one of [...]
One more excursion
+ Off to Taos, New Mexico area Δ Last camper journey of the year
