Author: Megynn
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Trinidad Lake State Park in March

The same campground I visited in January is nearly full this March weekend. I wish I could stay here one more night for the full moon. Last night a group sat around their fire, laughing, relaxing. Tents glowed. Windows revealed other people’s recreational arrangements. The older couple on one side played cards at their van…
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Arcosanti

Where do I sign up? That’s what I’m thinking from the moment I veer towards this hidden haven. An “Urban Laboratory”, Arcosanti was founded in 1970 by architect Paolo Soleri and his wife, Colly. You can read all about that here. People joined the Soleris to build and create sustainable community based on principles of…
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Desert Dog
It’s been a packed week, so I haven’t written about my adventures in Scottsdale yet. Lessons learned and observations: 1. Highway 10 between NM and AZ is a giant wind tunnel and heavily trafficked by RVs and semis. 2. Driving an RV in windy conditions is gruelling. I survived. 3. Saguaro cacti always look like…

