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Ghostly echoes in the dust and rust of Lake Valley, NM

Last weekend we had the opportunity to visit and wander amongst the dusty ruins of the of the Lake Valley ghost town in southern New Mexico. Situated on the east side of NM 27 south of Hillsboro, Lake Valley is … Continue reading

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Geography of Smokejumper bases in Canada & the USA

As nearly all of us experienced in 2023, wildfires can impact huge swaths of Canada and the United States whether it be from the fires themselves or from the accompanying smoke and haze. When a wildfire occurs, particularly in difficult … Continue reading

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