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I have always been connected to the writings of Thoreau, Emerson, Muir, and Leopold. And, in fact, I have found myself on more than one occassion in locales that these inspiring and influential gents have infused themselves. I was well aware that Leopold made a significant impact here in New Mexico as well as in my birth state, Wisconsin. After all, he played an instrumental role in preserving the world's first wilderness area here in New Mexico. The Gila.
Later in life he wrote an influential book that even today is considered a bible of sorts on conserving land. The book many of you may know is called "A Sand County Almanac". If you haven't read, it, here is a link: https://amzn.to/3r6LTfg
Anyway, I have always wanted to visit his farm in Wisconsin where he wrote that book. A few years ago, I found myself in the Gila and explored much of the area (and shared it in an episode here: https://youtu.be/0KjUdEatMX8). Aldo Leopold's essence can be found all of that area of New Mexico.
Well, the other day, Heather and I were exploring on the western mesa of the Rio Grand Gorge. We stopped in a small cross road town called Tres Piedras, New Mexico. There we noticed a tiny brown sign on the side of the road that said "Aldo Leopold House". I was astonished to discover that Leopold, after spending time in the Gila, was hired as a Assistant Super Intendant for the Carson National Forest (that surrounds our cabin). He established the Administrative facilities at Tres Piedras. Here he had intended to live with his wife but ended up only living there for a short time. It is a very interesting read: https://www.aldoleopold.org/post/love-stories-tres-piedras/.
The cabin is not open to the public though there are signs in front of it for visitors to read. They have reserved access to the cabin for writers that are a part of the Aldo Leopold Foundation. After visiting, I reached out to one of the writers that had an opportunity to stay in the cabin and we chatted via email a bit. Was really cool.
Anyway, here are a few photos of that visit.