Magdalena Sandoval Donahue, Author

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Hiking High Points

Hiking High Points

Hiking High Points

Location

Albuquerque, New Mexico

USA

Most of you know me for rocks, volcanoes, and the wild joy of writing about the landscapes we explore. Just as I love geology, I love training hard, being a mom, coaching, and staying active through every chapter of life.

Over the last few years, I&

I'm excited to be at Page 1 Books this Saturday August 2nd to sign some books! Come enjoy your local bookstore and let's talk rocks!

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I'm thrilled to be featured in today's @sfnewmexican Adventure section. Earlier this month, we were joined by the author to go on one of our favorite hikes to Cave Creek.

Located in the Pecos Wilderness, the hike is a short, 5 mile trip up a lush c

Happy to have authored this book! The Roadside Geology of New Mexico is a mile by mile guide to some of the most scenic and varied geology on the planet. It's written for a regular person, and is packed with photos and drawings talking about how the

A soaking rain makes the colors of the Painted Desert pop!

#petrifiedforest #painteddesert #arizona @petrifiedforestnps #shale #geology #petrifiedwood

The Grand Canyon in rain and fog cannot be beat.

#grandcanyon #rain #arizona #brightangeltrail @grandcanyonnps