Category Archives: American Southwest

Santa Fe, New Mexico – An Historical and Cultural Brew

Posted on October 22, 2015 by chronictraveler

Sometimes I forget how young the United States really is. Traces of our historical past rarely go back more than one or two centuries, and those traces tend to congregate in the 13 colony pockets along the East Coast. But … Continue reading →

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Petroglyphs in Albuquerque – Photos Posted

Posted on September 30, 2015 by chronictraveler

I visited Albuquerque for one reason – petroglyphs. Travelling North America by public transit and sans car, I quickly discovered that most ancient petroglyphs and civilization ruins lie far from any bus stops or easy-access hiking trails. Hitch-hiking was out … Continue reading →

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In the Footsteps of Wild West History: Photos of Las Vegas, New Mexico

Posted on September 17, 2015 by chronictraveler

Before there was Sin City, Nevada, before flashing neon lights and massive casinos, over-the-top entertainment,  Penn & Teller smoke and mirrors, and sipping cocktails poolside, there was the true Wild West of Las Vegas, New Mexico. Yes, New Mexico. Last spring I swung … Continue reading →

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Up Close and Personal with Pluto – Flagstaff, Arizona Photos Posted

Posted on September 2, 2015 by chronictraveler

2015 has been the Year of Pluto, as NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft hurtles through our galaxy and finally arrived this summer at the distant, cold and icy domain that has shrouded Pluto in mystery since its discovery in 1930. So … Continue reading →

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Hoover Dam – A Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Functional Work of Art

Posted on August 18, 2015 by chronictraveler

Form follows function is an old adage from 20th century architecture. I would also say form follows beautiful function. The Hoover Dam, construction triumph of the Great Depression and President Roosevelt’s New Deal, is the epitome of this. While it … Continue reading →

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Santa Fe: A Complex Dance of History and Culture

Posted on May 8, 2015 by chronictraveler

Sometimes I forget just how deeply the history of humanity reaches into the soul of the American continent. Okay, not just sometimes – often, almost continuously. As a product of the American school system, my historical timeline for any of … Continue reading →

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Enchantment in Northern New Mexico

Posted on May 4, 2015 by chronictraveler

I have been all over the map in New Mexico and not a moment to sit down and update the ol’ blog. From Flagstaff to Gallup to Las Vegas, NM to Albuquerque and now Taos. Where on earth even to … Continue reading →

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Snowy Arizona, Pluto, and Historic Route 66

Posted on April 26, 2015 by chronictraveler

When I think of Arizona, I picture shimmering heat, sun, lots of scrubby desert, and swimming pools. Maybe a cactus or two. Flagstaff blows all these stereotypes out of the water. Last night it snowed. A dusting of white has … Continue reading →

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A Fibromite Hikes the Grand Canyon

Posted on April 23, 2015 by chronictraveler

Today I hiked down into the Grand Canyon and back. This doesn’t sound all that extraordinary until you understand just how deep the canyon is (about a mile down), how far away the North Rim is (10 miles!), and how … Continue reading →

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Hoover Dam – Beyond the Veil

Posted on April 21, 2015 by chronictraveler

It’s been a busy travel weekend catching up with old friends from college in Utah and Nevada, which means I’ve been hesitant to take time away from the reminiscing and laughter to update this blog. We’ve been wandering among a … Continue reading →

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