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About ralph

Just another blog to share some thoughts with the world. Want to comment? If you know how to contact me, I can manually set up a commenting account for you. Sorry, commenting is not open to the general public at this time.

Why am I in Cibola National Forest?

Posted on Thursday, 2022-Oct-27th by ralph

Now we return to the distant spring, continuing my adventure story. I had left Bedrock, passing the cool general store on the way out. The road here is empty, just the way I like it.  I had been travelling south … Continue reading →

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Back into the groove, what have I been up to?

Posted on Sunday, 2022-Oct-23rd by ralph

I’m caught up on pictures, having had a busy summer. It was all I could do to not get too far behind on those, and even at that, I was a good month behind most of the time. Writing just … Continue reading →

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Yes, I’ve been ignoring the blog for a while!

Posted on Friday, 2022-Jun-24th by ralph

Why yes, I have been ignoring this blog for a few weeks now. I’m still alive, just decided my muse needed some time away from the writing to recharge and reinvigorate. I’m back in Alberta, just travelling locally at the … Continue reading →

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Dolores River ancient path hikes

Posted on Monday, 2022-May-30th by ralph

My first full day at Dolores River boat Launch dawned refreshingly cool – but with a promise of heat to follow judging by the blue skies and already warming sun. My plan today was to explore the local area a … Continue reading →

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Bedrock – Superior to Fred Flintstone’s version

Posted on Thursday, 2022-May-26th by ralph

My journey south was about to take an eastward leg into the hills. No more flat plane driving for me, it was going to be windy roads, mostly off the Interstates. The googles was taking me toward Albuquerque, New Mexico … Continue reading →

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Playing God above Utah Lake

Posted on Monday, 2022-May-23rd by ralph

My travels down to Utah followed Interstate 15 for the most part. I was doing a short hop today as I also was doing a grocery run and dumping my tanks. FreeRoam had pointed out a BLM dispersed camping spot … Continue reading →

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Not so Private Idaho Campground

Posted on Thursday, 2022-May-19th by ralph

I’ve left Montana and am back in Idaho, not far from Idaho Falls. The highway has been blissfully empty until now, but this area has more people and more traffic on the highway. I see a cop’s lights up ahead, … Continue reading →

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Thompson Falls googles fail

Posted on Monday, 2022-May-16th by ralph

The day had come for my first time crossing into the United States of America by vehicle. While I have done the trip a couple of times flying, I’m still a newbie when it comes to travelling to the USA. … Continue reading →

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Goat River unofficial beats snow and no cell

Posted on Thursday, 2022-May-12th by ralph

I had left Box Lake, heading south towards the US border. My next stop was planned to be near Creston, BC. But my choice of camp in the official recreation site was far up the river, past the cell service … Continue reading →

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Adapt to the situation

Posted on Monday, 2022-May-9th by ralph

My aborted trip to Wragge Beach Campground on Slocan Lake had me waking up somewhat unlevel camped partway to the site. But my sleep had been fine, it seemed being slightly tilted head down did not affect me as much … Continue reading →

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